Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Forettabarinn
14 Nýlendugata Very lovely restaurant and only a few steps away.
Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata...check out Happy hour.
Tapas barinn
3b VesturgataRestaurant with spanish tapas.
The Harbor Restaurant
7 Geirsgata...fish restaurant.
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 Geirsgatagreat hamburgers...take away.
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 Tryggvagata...best hot dogs in town.
Hornið
15 HafnarstrætiCozy italian restaurant...good pizzas.
Icelandic Fish and Chips
11 Tryggvagatanot your typical fish and chips.
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurMichelin Guide 2017.
Burro
1 Veltusundtapas and steaks and Pablo discobar.
Grillmarkaðurinn
A very popular restaurant.
Fiskmarkaðurinn
fish restaurant.
Matarkjallarinn
2 Aðalstræti Restaurant with great cocktails and live dinner music.
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataRestaurant with great indian food.
Dill Restaurant
Michelin star.
Kopar
3 Geirsgata Restaurant with lovely view over the harbour.
Not your typical bakery. Try the organic sourdough breads and delicious pastries.
316 paikallista suosittelee
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurNot your typical bakery. Try the organic sourdough breads and delicious pastries.
A café/bar at Austurvöllur. Great on sunny days to sit outside, grab a drink/light meal.
45 paikallista suosittelee
Cafe Paris
14 AusturstrætiA café/bar at Austurvöllur. Great on sunny days to sit outside, grab a drink/light meal.
Healthy organic food. Suitable for vegans/vegetarians. Closes at 21 hours (9PM).
161 paikallista suosittelee
Gló
Healthy organic food. Suitable for vegans/vegetarians. Closes at 21 hours (9PM).
The Laundromat Cafe
9 Austurstræti Nice café.
MAT BAR
26 HverfisgataRestaurant with italian food.
Arts & Culture
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiReykjavik Maritime Museum
8 GrandagarðurSaga-museo
viking museum.
Reykjavik Museum of Photography
15 TryggvagataNational Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataAurora Reykjavik
2 GrandagarðurThe northern lights center.
Houses an exhibition, Points of View, on the visual history of Iceland.
35 paikallista suosittelee
The Culture House
15 Hverfisgata Houses an exhibition, Points of View, on the visual history of Iceland.
Everything Else
...lovely area by the Icelandic Parliament with cafés. Great on a sunny day.
84 paikallista suosittelee
Austurvöllur
101 Pósthússtræti...lovely area by the Icelandic Parliament with cafés. Great on a sunny day.
Lovely outdoor swimming pool heated with geothermal water. Has hot tubs, steam baths and sun beds in the summer.
458 paikallista suosittelee
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataLovely outdoor swimming pool heated with geothermal water. Has hot tubs, steam baths and sun beds in the summer.
Tourist Information Center - ITA
Sightseeing
Located near Harpa concert hall, the sun voyager is a beautiful sculpture - a dreamboat, an ode to the sun.
193 paikallista suosittelee
Auringon Voyager
Located near Harpa concert hall, the sun voyager is a beautiful sculpture - a dreamboat, an ode to the sun.
The largest church in Reykjavik with stunning views of the city and surroundings. In front of it is a statue of Leifur Eiriksson (c. 970 - c. 1020) - the first European to discover America.
743 paikallista suosittelee
Hallgrimskirkja
The largest church in Reykjavik with stunning views of the city and surroundings. In front of it is a statue of Leifur Eiriksson (c. 970 - c. 1020) - the first European to discover America.
Modern architecture in beautiful surroundings by the city pond called Tjörnin. Check out the lovely church of Fríkirkjan í Reykjavik (Free Church in Reykjavik) from 1903 (beside the National Gallery of Iceland).
95 paikallista suosittelee
Reykjavik City Hall
Modern architecture in beautiful surroundings by the city pond called Tjörnin. Check out the lovely church of Fríkirkjan í Reykjavik (Free Church in Reykjavik) from 1903 (beside the National Gallery of Iceland).
Essentials
Bónus
low price supermarket.
Krónan
50 Reykjavikurvegurlow price supermarket.
State Liquor Store. You can´t buy alcohol in supermarkets, not even beer.
189 paikallista suosittelee
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiState Liquor Store. You can´t buy alcohol in supermarkets, not even beer.
Pétursbúð
15 Ránargatasmall grocery store.
10-11
11 Austurstrætigrocery store open 24 hours. Very expensive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Reykjavik Loft HI Hostel
7 BankastrætiTrendy bar/cafe with balcony.
Kaldi Bar
20a Laugavegur Bar and micro brewery.
Check out the Petersen svíta on the 3rd floor, especially on a sunny day. Nice for drinks. You can also order something to eat, like burgers, salads and sandwiches.
11 paikallista suosittelee
Gamla Bíó
2a IngólfsstrætiCheck out the Petersen svíta on the 3rd floor, especially on a sunny day. Nice for drinks. You can also order something to eat, like burgers, salads and sandwiches.
Skúli Craft bar
9, 101 AðalstrætiBeer bar, closes early.
Bryggjan Brugghús
8 GrandagarðurA bistro and a brewery at the harbourside.
Loftid
Nightclub and bar.
Shopping
Kogga Ceramic Gallery & Studio
5 VesturgataLaugavegur 2
2 LaugavegurLaugavegur is the main shopping street downtown Reykjavik.
Penninn Eymundsson Austurstræti
18 Austurstræti Bookstore.
Kringlan
Shopping mall.