Guidebook for Reykjavik
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Best pool in town!
Opening hours are:
Mon -Thur. 6:30 - 22:00.
Friday. 6:30 - 20:00.
Weekends: 9:00 - 18:00.
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Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataBest pool in town!
Opening hours are:
Mon -Thur. 6:30 - 22:00.
Friday. 6:30 - 20:00.
Weekends: 9:00 - 18:00.
Pósturinn
107 HagatorgSend a postcard to your family or friends? Here you can!
This small island, Viðey, has the Imagine Peace tower by Yoko Ono, in memoriam of John Lennon, lit every year by her on his birthday& sculpture by Richard Serra worth seeing. Lovely view to Reykjavík
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Viðeyjarstofa
This small island, Viðey, has the Imagine Peace tower by Yoko Ono, in memoriam of John Lennon, lit every year by her on his birthday& sculpture by Richard Serra worth seeing. Lovely view to Reykjavík
Jói Fel
HringbrautBakery - nice bread but quite expensive.
Cheap car rental with older cars but perfectly fine ones, ask for a 4 wheel drive in case it's winer.
SADcars Reykjavik office
2 KnarrarvogurCheap car rental with older cars but perfectly fine ones, ask for a 4 wheel drive in case it's winer.
Salt water swimming pool not so far from the nice lighthouse at Grótta, Seltjarnarnes. Very nice pool.
Íþróttamiðstöð Seltjarnarness
Salt water swimming pool not so far from the nice lighthouse at Grótta, Seltjarnarnes. Very nice pool.
Essentials
Excellent food, best grocer in Reykjavik, small and personal service, great fresh fish and products.
202 paikallista suosittelee
Melabúðin
Excellent food, best grocer in Reykjavik, small and personal service, great fresh fish and products.
Björnsbakarí
35 HringbrautNice bakery, nice cakes and croissants etc.
Good supermarket - walking distance
Not as pricey as the one closer to me, Melabudin.
54 paikallista suosittelee
VÍÐIR
79 SólvallagataGood supermarket - walking distance
Not as pricey as the one closer to me, Melabudin.
Bónus
Cheapest way of shopping food is in this supermarket.
Food Scene
Þrír frakkar
14 BaldursgataMy favorite fish restaurant - higly recommended.
Bergsson Mathús
3 TemplarasundBest coffee, sour dough bread and soups.
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
2 MýrargataGreat food and coctails, nice design.
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataGreat hip restaurant, book ahead.
Quirky restaurant and bar/café. often has concerts etc, located in an old bisquit factory.
176 paikallista suosittelee
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataQuirky restaurant and bar/café. often has concerts etc, located in an old bisquit factory.
BEST pizzas in town, dare to be different. Deserts are also a must.
57 paikallista suosittelee
hverfisgata 12
12 HverfisgataBEST pizzas in town, dare to be different. Deserts are also a must.
Nordic House
11 SæmundargataDesigned by Alvaar Aalto, hosts a restaurant called Aalto.
Must go and have waffles there, one of the oldest and original 50´s café in town. Nothing has been changed since it started.
Lovely.
75 paikallista suosittelee
Mokka Kaffi
3A SkólavörðustígurMust go and have waffles there, one of the oldest and original 50´s café in town. Nothing has been changed since it started.
Lovely.
Great food, nicest street in town to walk and check shops, next to the main shopping street.
103 paikallista suosittelee
Kol Restaurant
40 SkólavörðustígurGreat food, nicest street in town to walk and check shops, next to the main shopping street.
Nice pizzas, they do deliver :) My favo is the 101 Reykjavik with a SPELT bottom.
Tel 5812345
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Domino's Pizza
45 HjarðarhagiNice pizzas, they do deliver :) My favo is the 101 Reykjavik with a SPELT bottom.
Tel 5812345
Ice cream to die for, you will notice the queue any time when the sun shines, perfect after a nice swim! 2 types of ice cream, my favo is the NEW one, not as icy cold as the OLD, and more creamy.
118 paikallista suosittelee
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurIce cream to die for, you will notice the queue any time when the sun shines, perfect after a nice swim! 2 types of ice cream, my favo is the NEW one, not as icy cold as the OLD, and more creamy.
Quirky lovely seafood restaurant, the owner who was an old fisherman just passed, but it´s still run in the family. Located in an old bating house and area is nice to discover by the harbor.
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Sægreifinn
Quirky lovely seafood restaurant, the owner who was an old fisherman just passed, but it´s still run in the family. Located in an old bating house and area is nice to discover by the harbor.
Lovely location by the harbor in a small old kiosk, good burgers and veggie burgers too.
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Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataLovely location by the harbor in a small old kiosk, good burgers and veggie burgers too.
Open late, great burgers and best veggie burger in town so far. Local beers on offer too.
Austurstræti 3
3 AusturstrætiOpen late, great burgers and best veggie burger in town so far. Local beers on offer too.
Great walk by the big ships by the harbor and a lovely growing harbor hood. This cafe has amazing bread and coffee and good food as well. Best view to the Harpa concert hall.
Grandagarður 23
23 GrandagarðurGreat walk by the big ships by the harbor and a lovely growing harbor hood. This cafe has amazing bread and coffee and good food as well. Best view to the Harpa concert hall.
Nices coolest Café in town called Vinyl, vegan food and all sorts of events.
57 paikallista suosittelee
hverfisgata 12
12 HverfisgataNices coolest Café in town called Vinyl, vegan food and all sorts of events.
A guest recommended this restuarant in the vicinity, fusion, Turkish, Indian and affordable.
Hringbraut 119
119 HringbrautA guest recommended this restuarant in the vicinity, fusion, Turkish, Indian and affordable.
Fish restaurant located in the latest hip area and AMAZING view to the harbor. Great food.
10 paikallista suosittelee
Bergsson RE
16 GrandagarðurFish restaurant located in the latest hip area and AMAZING view to the harbor. Great food.
Other guests have recommended this one, still didn't try it myself, I would go have plokkfiskur there, as I saw it's on the menu, my favorite Icelandic dish.
16 paikallista suosittelee
MAR Restaurant
9 GeirsgataOther guests have recommended this one, still didn't try it myself, I would go have plokkfiskur there, as I saw it's on the menu, my favorite Icelandic dish.
Sightseeing
Ægissíða
ÆgissíðaLovely for a walk or run.
Lighthouse, magical views all round, don´t miss the little hidden pool to stick your bare feet in while there. Beach and mountain views by the sea.
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Grótta
8 SuðurströndLighthouse, magical views all round, don´t miss the little hidden pool to stick your bare feet in while there. Beach and mountain views by the sea.
Tjörnin
Walk around the lake and look at classic old Reykjavík.
Oldest grave yeard in town, lovely spot to walk through for those who are into old gardens.
Kirkjugarðsstígur
KirkjugarðsstígurOldest grave yeard in town, lovely spot to walk through for those who are into old gardens.
Oldest most charming cemetery of out city, and the streets around it are lovely, not to mention the garden itself.
Kirkjugarðsstígur
KirkjugarðsstígurOldest most charming cemetery of out city, and the streets around it are lovely, not to mention the garden itself.
Entertainment & Activities
The Laundromat Cafe
9 AusturstrætiGreat breakfast, lunch place.
Whales can be spotted! Aegisgardu by the harbor is full of whale watching boats.
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Whale Watching
Whales can be spotted! Aegisgardu by the harbor is full of whale watching boats.
Arts & Culture
Bíó Paradís
54 HverfisgataMovie time!
Designed by Olafur Elíasson, must see at night when lights are turned on in the building.
535 paikallista suosittelee
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiDesigned by Olafur Elíasson, must see at night when lights are turned on in the building.
Viking artifacts and historical Iceland. Good cafe there as well.
393 paikallista suosittelee
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataViking artifacts and historical Iceland. Good cafe there as well.
Art lovers - buy a pass that takes you to all museums, nice building and good exhibitions.
350 paikallista suosittelee
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataArt lovers - buy a pass that takes you to all museums, nice building and good exhibitions.
Islantilainen fallogiikan museo
2 KalkofnsvegurYes, the only one in the world!
Mengi
2 ÓðinsgataSmall concert place in the center, really nice events there.
Shopping
Gamla apótekið - Apótekarinn
20 MelhagiLocal farmacy, in case...
Laugavegur
LaugavegurMain shopping street in Reykjavík
Second main shopping street and at the end is Hallgrímskirkja - the famous landmark church.
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Skólavörðustígur
SkólavörðustígurSecond main shopping street and at the end is Hallgrímskirkja - the famous landmark church.
If you are into the smell of rotten shark and wool and all sorts of briq a braq, strange place to go to...
183 paikallista suosittelee
Kolaportid
If you are into the smell of rotten shark and wool and all sorts of briq a braq, strange place to go to...