Guidebook for Reykjavík

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Guidebook for Reykjavík

Entertainment & Activities

If you don't have time to visit the blue lagoon, the local swimming pool is a good alternative. The hot geothermal water is very mineral rich and skin-friendly. With 3 hot tubs, sauna and waterslide!
92 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sundlaug Seltjarnarness
8 Hrólfsskálavör
92 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
If you don't have time to visit the blue lagoon, the local swimming pool is a good alternative. The hot geothermal water is very mineral rich and skin-friendly. With 3 hot tubs, sauna and waterslide!
Biggest whale exhibition in Europe.
169 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mga Balyena ng Iceland
169 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Biggest whale exhibition in Europe.
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Whale Watching
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Soar across Iceland's most spectacular scenery and natural wonders with the latest in simulated fight ride technology.
59 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
FlyOver Iceland
43 Fiskislóð
59 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Soar across Iceland's most spectacular scenery and natural wonders with the latest in simulated fight ride technology.
Grótta is a semi-island, a nature reserve since 1974, a popular recreation area with rich birdlife and a perfect spot for viewing the midnight sunset in summer or ther northern lights in winter. Met office aurora forecast: https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/
138 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Grótta Island Lighthouse
138 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Grótta is a semi-island, a nature reserve since 1974, a popular recreation area with rich birdlife and a perfect spot for viewing the midnight sunset in summer or ther northern lights in winter. Met office aurora forecast: https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/
104 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sky Lagoon
44-48 Vesturvör
104 lokal ang nagrerekomenda

Essentials

Grocery store
117 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hagkaup
1 Litlatún
117 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Grocery store
Liquor store, open: Mon - Thu: 11-18, Fri: 11-19 Sat.: 11-18
189 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Vínbúðin
10a Austurstræti
189 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Liquor store, open: Mon - Thu: 11-18, Fri: 11-19 Sat.: 11-18
Local grocery store with a large selection of meat, cheese etc.
202 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Melabúðin
202 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Local grocery store with a large selection of meat, cheese etc.
Supermarket
96 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nettó
3 Fiskislóð
96 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Supermarket

Food Scene

The best coffee in the neighborhood, alcoholic beverages are served as well as food. Open Mon-Fri 8-23 and Sat-Sun 9-23.
218 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 Melhagi
218 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The best coffee in the neighborhood, alcoholic beverages are served as well as food. Open Mon-Fri 8-23 and Sat-Sun 9-23.
Nice food and atmosphere
136 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata
136 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nice food and atmosphere
Architecture by Alvar Aalto - bistro, library and concert hall.
53 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nordic House
11 Sæmundargata
53 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Architecture by Alvar Aalto - bistro, library and concert hall.
Old fishermen's café, located by the old harbour. Plainly furnished with simple, filling meals and friendly atmosphere. kaffivagninn.is
59 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kaffivagninn
10 Grandagarður
59 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Old fishermen's café, located by the old harbour. Plainly furnished with simple, filling meals and friendly atmosphere. kaffivagninn.is
Excellent food, reservation recommended.
336 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Grillmarkaðurinn
336 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Excellent food, reservation recommended.
Excellent steaks and very friendly service and atmosphere.
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Steakhouse
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Excellent steaks and very friendly service and atmosphere.
Great seafood with mediteranian flair by the old harbour /marshallrestaurant.is
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Primavera Ristorante
20 Grandagarður
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great seafood with mediteranian flair by the old harbour /marshallrestaurant.is
Not the best pizza in Reykjavik but mostly quick delivery. Order online at dominos dot is - free delivery if you order for more than ISK 3.300.
Dominos Ánanaust 15
15 Ánanaust
Not the best pizza in Reykjavik but mostly quick delivery. Order online at dominos dot is - free delivery if you order for more than ISK 3.300.
Good sourdough bread, cinnamon buns and croissants
316 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígur
316 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Good sourdough bread, cinnamon buns and croissants
Ice cream shop
118 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
Hagamelur
118 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ice cream shop
Excellent Indian food - www.hradlestin.is
45 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hraðlestin
45 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Excellent Indian food - www.hradlestin.is

Parks & Nature

During the summer months, the west coast of Iceland becomes an excellent viewing platform for the setting of the midnight sun.
Grotta Hot Pool - Spa
During the summer months, the west coast of Iceland becomes an excellent viewing platform for the setting of the midnight sun.
A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden-sanded geothermal beach.
434 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
434 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden-sanded geothermal beach.

Sightseeing

Reykjavík's main landmark, from the 74m high tower you can enjoy view over the whole city
743 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hallgrimskirkja
743 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Reykjavík's main landmark, from the 74m high tower you can enjoy view over the whole city
Apart from it being a nice place to walk with stunning views across the bay to Mount Esja, the Old Harbour area is where the majority of marine activities, such as whale watching and puffin tours are concentrated; it's also home to the excellent Víkin Maritime Museum and numerous cafés and restaurants.
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Reykjavíkur Höfn
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Apart from it being a nice place to walk with stunning views across the bay to Mount Esja, the Old Harbour area is where the majority of marine activities, such as whale watching and puffin tours are concentrated; it's also home to the excellent Víkin Maritime Museum and numerous cafés and restaurants.
Perlan has a panorama terrace good for making photos
65 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Öskjuhlíð
65 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Perlan has a panorama terrace good for making photos

Shopping

Main shopping street
328 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Laugavegur
Laugavegur
328 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Main shopping street
72 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Geysir
16 Skólavörðustígur
72 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Farmers & Friends / Farmers Market - flagship store & design studio
2 Hólmaslóð
31 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
32 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
66 North
11 Miðhraun
32 lokal ang nagrerekomenda

Drinks & Nightlife

Small and cozy bar with quite a selection of craft beer on tap.
43 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mikkeller & Friends
12 Hverfisgata
43 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Small and cozy bar with quite a selection of craft beer on tap.
23 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nostra
59 Laugavegur
23 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
100 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bryggjan Brugghús
8 Grandagarður
100 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
240 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kaffibarinn
240 lokal ang nagrerekomenda