Guidebook for Reykjavik
Arts & Culture
The National Gallerie's buildings at Fríkirkjuvegur 7 houses several exhibition halls on three floors, an art store and a café.
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Fríkirkjuvegur
FríkirkjuvegurThe National Gallerie's buildings at Fríkirkjuvegur 7 houses several exhibition halls on three floors, an art store and a café.
Only a few minutes from the apartment, a great swimming pool from the 30's with outside spa. Very nice to start the day there.
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Barónsstígur
BarónsstígurOnly a few minutes from the apartment, a great swimming pool from the 30's with outside spa. Very nice to start the day there.
Sightseeing
Reykjavík's City Hall is situated by the Tjörnin in Reykjavík. It houses the offices of the mayor of Reykjavík, a café and a large 3D map of Iceland.
It is sometimes used for art exhibitions.
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Reykjavik City Hall
Reykjavík's City Hall is situated by the Tjörnin in Reykjavík. It houses the offices of the mayor of Reykjavík, a café and a large 3D map of Iceland.
It is sometimes used for art exhibitions.
The House of Parliament was built in 1880 - 1881. It was constructed from hewn blocks of the gray basaltic rock (dolerite) upon which a part of the capital rests.
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Alþingisgarðurinn
The House of Parliament was built in 1880 - 1881. It was constructed from hewn blocks of the gray basaltic rock (dolerite) upon which a part of the capital rests.
Hallgrimskirkja church is Reykjavik's main landmark and its tower can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. It is located at the top of central arts and designs shopping street Skolavordustigur.
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Hallgrimskirkja
Hallgrimskirkja church is Reykjavik's main landmark and its tower can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. It is located at the top of central arts and designs shopping street Skolavordustigur.
Drinks & Nightlife
This old house with the London Underground symbol over the door, contains one of Reykjavík’s coolest bars. Party at weekends. At other times it’s a place for artistic types to chill with their Macs.
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Laugavegur
LaugavegurThis old house with the London Underground symbol over the door, contains one of Reykjavík’s coolest bars. Party at weekends. At other times it’s a place for artistic types to chill with their Macs.
Shopping
In Iceland, alcohol isn’t sold in the grocery shops. You can only buy alcohol in the state-owned liquor stores named Vínbúðin ÁTVR
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Austurstræti
AusturstrætiIn Iceland, alcohol isn’t sold in the grocery shops. You can only buy alcohol in the state-owned liquor stores named Vínbúðin ÁTVR
Food Scene
Indian Mango specialises in Goan food, serving beef, duck, fish and some vegie mains. Its chef – poached from a five-star restaurant – makes up light, spicy, delicious dishes
Frakkastígur
105 FrakkastígurIndian Mango specialises in Goan food, serving beef, duck, fish and some vegie mains. Its chef – poached from a five-star restaurant – makes up light, spicy, delicious dishes
Vegamót is one of Reykjavík´s best hidden secrets, situated just next to the main shopping street Laugavegur. At Vegamót, you will get quality meals at attractive prices.
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Vegamótastígur
VegamótastígurVegamót is one of Reykjavík´s best hidden secrets, situated just next to the main shopping street Laugavegur. At Vegamót, you will get quality meals at attractive prices.
More inviting than your own living room, this first-floor cafe is ubercute. It only sells tea, coffee, hot chocolate. Once you’ve settled into one of its snug corners you won’t want to move
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Skólavörðustígur
SkólavörðustígurMore inviting than your own living room, this first-floor cafe is ubercute. It only sells tea, coffee, hot chocolate. Once you’ve settled into one of its snug corners you won’t want to move
Everything Else
Prime Minister’s Office
LækjargataHistorical buildings
Nice to know for people visiting from the USA. Only 50 meters from the apartment.
Embassy of the United States
7 EngjateigurNice to know for people visiting from the USA. Only 50 meters from the apartment.
Laufásvegur
LaufásvegurNice to know for people visiting from Germany