Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
This cosy and popular café (10 min walking distance) offers great coffee and a small menu (croissants, toast etc). We love it!
245 moradores locais recomendam
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurThis cosy and popular café (10 min walking distance) offers great coffee and a small menu (croissants, toast etc). We love it!
A popular bakery and coffea house, 4-5 min from the apartment. Open from 6:30 am
146 moradores locais recomendam
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurA popular bakery and coffea house, 4-5 min from the apartment. Open from 6:30 am
Asian fusion, one of our great chefs Hrefna Saetran supervises
233 moradores locais recomendam
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Asian fusion, one of our great chefs Hrefna Saetran supervises
good food - using Icelandic ingredients from local farmers.
336 moradores locais recomendam
Grillmarkaðurinn
good food - using Icelandic ingredients from local farmers.
Gló restaurant (on 2nd floor) excellent raw and vegeterian food, also serve soup and chicken
161 moradores locais recomendam
Gló
Gló restaurant (on 2nd floor) excellent raw and vegeterian food, also serve soup and chicken
bistro - great food, relaxed atmo and usually quite busy.
288 moradores locais recomendam
Snaps Bistro
1 Þórsgatabistro - great food, relaxed atmo and usually quite busy.
Great indian food! Approx. 5 min walking distance from the apartment. You can also go to Hradlestin on Lækjargata; same owners and similar food but cheaper. Also offer take away.
117 moradores locais recomendam
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataGreat indian food! Approx. 5 min walking distance from the apartment. You can also go to Hradlestin on Lækjargata; same owners and similar food but cheaper. Also offer take away.
Excellent fish for lunch. For sunny days, we highly recommend this place, nice patio and view over the harbour.
70 moradores locais recomendam
Museu marítimo Reykjavik
8 GrandagarðurExcellent fish for lunch. For sunny days, we highly recommend this place, nice patio and view over the harbour.
Pizza, down on the corner! One minute walk. Dine in or take away.
95 moradores locais recomendam
Eldsmiðjan
81 LaugavegurPizza, down on the corner! One minute walk. Dine in or take away.
The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurA cute friendly bistro, healthy food
Bergsson Mathús
3 TemplarasundNice for breakfast or brunch. by the pond Tjörnin.
Public House Gastropub
24 LaugavegurWe recommend it!
Lobster and fish, and a bit of fusion. Located in a busy spot on the corner of Ódinsgata and Skólavördustígur
119 moradores locais recomendam
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurLobster and fish, and a bit of fusion. Located in a busy spot on the corner of Ódinsgata and Skólavördustígur
Hlemmur food hall, recently opened, nice, relaxed atmo. Used to be our main bus stop waiting hall. Great coffee, bread, fast food, "smörrebröd", Vietnamese food, Mexican food and more. Opens early for coffee and closes between 9pm and 11pm, depending.
367 moradores locais recomendam
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurHlemmur food hall, recently opened, nice, relaxed atmo. Used to be our main bus stop waiting hall. Great coffee, bread, fast food, "smörrebröd", Vietnamese food, Mexican food and more. Opens early for coffee and closes between 9pm and 11pm, depending.
New modern trendy and lively restaurant/bar, and great food.
63 moradores locais recomendam
Sumac Grill + Drinks
28, 101 LaugavegurNew modern trendy and lively restaurant/bar, and great food.
Messinn
Great fish, one of best. Relaxed atmo and not to pricey
On the waterfront by the old harbor. Great fish buffet and fish soup
20 moradores locais recomendam
Messinn Granda
8 GrandagarðurOn the waterfront by the old harbor. Great fish buffet and fish soup
New, small modern place, usually lively and relaxed atmo. Great small courses - the squid is great..
56 moradores locais recomendam
MAT BAR
26 HverfisgataNew, small modern place, usually lively and relaxed atmo. Great small courses - the squid is great..
Great Indian food and a nice restaurant (next best to Austur Indiafjélagið). Take away also possible
45 moradores locais recomendam
Hraðlestin
Great Indian food and a nice restaurant (next best to Austur Indiafjélagið). Take away also possible
Hraðlestin
Great Indian Take away on Hverfisgata
Vegan restaurant on Hverfisgata. Popular, homey feeling. If you are vegan, this is a must
29 moradores locais recomendam
Vínyl bistro
76 HverfisgataVegan restaurant on Hverfisgata. Popular, homey feeling. If you are vegan, this is a must
Cosy local restaurant/café, close to the popular swimming pool Sundlaug Vesturbaejar. Nice 20-30 minute stroll from the center
218 moradores locais recomendam
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiCosy local restaurant/café, close to the popular swimming pool Sundlaug Vesturbaejar. Nice 20-30 minute stroll from the center
Entertainment & Activities
indoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tubs - 5 min walk from the apartment
484 moradores locais recomendam
Sundhöllin
45a Barónsstígurindoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tubs - 5 min walk from the apartment
A nice outdoor pool with several hot tubs, about 30 min walk
458 moradores locais recomendam
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataA nice outdoor pool with several hot tubs, about 30 min walk
Shopping
Hidden gem! in our opinion, the best gentleman store in Reykjavík
53 moradores locais recomendam
Herrafataverzlun Kormáks og Skjaldar
Hidden gem! in our opinion, the best gentleman store in Reykjavík
Clothes,accessories and shoes, high fashion. Mostly their own icelandic design
22 moradores locais recomendam
KronKron
63 LaugavegurClothes,accessories and shoes, high fashion. Mostly their own icelandic design
One of our favourite clothing store, nice labels, including the label Aftur (icelandic design) from recycled clothing
50 moradores locais recomendam
Aftur clothing
45 LaugavegurOne of our favourite clothing store, nice labels, including the label Aftur (icelandic design) from recycled clothing
The design store next door to the apartment. A few Icelandic designers sell their art/products - cheramic, textil and more
6 moradores locais recomendam
mun
27 BarónsstígurThe design store next door to the apartment. A few Icelandic designers sell their art/products - cheramic, textil and more
Essentials
Delicatessen store on Skólavördustígur (cheese, chorizo, olives, etc) They also serve great meals for lunch, 10 min walk
56 moradores locais recomendam
Ostabúðin
8 SkólavörðustígurDelicatessen store on Skólavördustígur (cheese, chorizo, olives, etc) They also serve great meals for lunch, 10 min walk
10-11 Store, open 24/7, on the corner of Hverfisgata and Barónsstigur. It's expensive. (about 5 min walk from the apartment).
13 moradores locais recomendam
101 hotel
10 Hverfisgata10-11 Store, open 24/7, on the corner of Hverfisgata and Barónsstigur. It's expensive. (about 5 min walk from the apartment).
monopoly in sale of alcohol! Open from 11 until18 monday - saturday - Closed on sundays
189 moradores locais recomendam
Vínbúðin
10a Austurstrætimonopoly in sale of alcohol! Open from 11 until18 monday - saturday - Closed on sundays
Drinks & Nightlife
Down to earth neighborhood bar - place to drink and chat (low music) We recommend Brio beer - their own production
82 moradores locais recomendam
Ölstofa
VegamótastígurDown to earth neighborhood bar - place to drink and chat (low music) We recommend Brio beer - their own production
Kex is a bar, restaurant, and a hostel. Beautifully furnished, vintage decoration, Nice patio outside for sunny days! Great atmo, and you may even expect live music
176 moradores locais recomendam
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataKex is a bar, restaurant, and a hostel. Beautifully furnished, vintage decoration, Nice patio outside for sunny days! Great atmo, and you may even expect live music
Small and friendly bar. However sometimes difficult to find a table, usually busy
262 moradores locais recomendam
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurSmall and friendly bar. However sometimes difficult to find a table, usually busy
Rooftop bar, big outdoor space and great view. On top of the old Opera house
67 moradores locais recomendam
Petersen svítan
Rooftop bar, big outdoor space and great view. On top of the old Opera house
Vedur
33, 101 Klapparstígurcosy little bar, nice cocktails
Various beer selection, food and usually live music on Sundays
100 moradores locais recomendam
Bryggjan Brugghús
8 GrandagarðurVarious beer selection, food and usually live music on Sundays
Getting Around
Hlemmur Square
just few minutes walk from the apartment
To and from the airport, organized tours etc.
Aprox. 20 min walk from the apartment
120 moradores locais recomendam
BSI Coach Terminal
To and from the airport, organized tours etc.
Aprox. 20 min walk from the apartment
Sightseeing
Hallgrímskirkja
The landmark church
The old fishermen’s working area. A new lively area, artists, restaurants, ice cream and more!
24 moradores locais recomendam
Grandagarður
GrandagarðurThe old fishermen’s working area. A new lively area, artists, restaurants, ice cream and more!
Grjótagata
GrjótagataOldest part of Reykjavik
The North Atlantic ocean at our feet, at the Seltjarnarnes peninsula. Nice place to watch the sunset or the Northern lights. A good hike along the ocean from the center.
138 moradores locais recomendam
Grótta Island Lighthouse
The North Atlantic ocean at our feet, at the Seltjarnarnes peninsula. Nice place to watch the sunset or the Northern lights. A good hike along the ocean from the center.