Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Very popular amongst locals. French bistro and bar. Nice food, fish of the day usually delicious. sometimes difficult to get a table. Nice lively atmo and cozy
288 personas locales recomiendan
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataVery popular amongst locals. French bistro and bar. Nice food, fish of the day usually delicious. sometimes difficult to get a table. Nice lively atmo and cozy
The local café close to the swimming pool. Nice bistro / café.
56 personas locales recomiendan
Kaffi Lækur
74a LaugarnesvegurThe local café close to the swimming pool. Nice bistro / café.
Gló
Great healthy food
Fylgifiskar
26 BorgartúnReally nice fish courses for take away
One of the best coffee places in Reykjavík. Close to Hallgrimskirkja, the landmark church
245 personas locales recomiendan
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurOne of the best coffee places in Reykjavík. Close to Hallgrimskirkja, the landmark church
Kol Restaurant
40 SkólavörðustígurNice service and food, close to the landmark church
Núðluskálin
8 SkólavörðustígurGreat Thai soups, take-away or eat there.
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurNice, in the middle of down town
Grillmarkaðurinn
Trendy and popular, usually great food
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Great fish
Messinn
Excellent fish - we recommend it!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a hostel, a bistro, a music venue - so multi functional. They serve a few cources which are pretty nice, also nice for drinks or coffee. And sometimes they offer live music. Nice interior, relaxed atmo
176 personas locales recomiendan
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataThis is a hostel, a bistro, a music venue - so multi functional. They serve a few cources which are pretty nice, also nice for drinks or coffee. And sometimes they offer live music. Nice interior, relaxed atmo
Rosenberg
27 KlapparstígurLive music, bar and food
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurPopular bar down town
One of the local classics, low key music. Popular amongst the down town locals
82 personas locales recomiendan
Ölstofa
VegamótastígurOne of the local classics, low key music. Popular amongst the down town locals
Everything Else
Botanic garden, family park and in Laugardalur you'll find one of the most popular swimming pools. A work out place Worldclass, boost bar and more.
154 personas locales recomiendan
Laugardalur
Botanic garden, family park and in Laugardalur you'll find one of the most popular swimming pools. A work out place Worldclass, boost bar and more.
The old fishermen’s working area. A new lively area, artists, restaurants, ice cream and more!
24 personas locales recomiendan
Grandagarður
GrandagarðurThe old fishermen’s working area. A new lively area, artists, restaurants, ice cream and more!
Grjótagata
GrjótagataOldest part of Reykjavik
Essentials
There is a Bonus store closer to the apartment: Holtagardar, next to Gray line Bus terminal. 10 -15 min walk from the apartment
135 personas locales recomiendan
Bónus
11-13 SkipholtThere is a Bonus store closer to the apartment: Holtagardar, next to Gray line Bus terminal. 10 -15 min walk from the apartment
Liquor store, owned by the Government, check the website to see opening hours
19 personas locales recomiendan
Vínbúðin
2 SkútuvogurLiquor store, owned by the Government, check the website to see opening hours
More expensive than Bonus or Kronan stores, however there are more options and variety. Aprox. 10 min drive from the apartment
107 personas locales recomiendan
Hagkaup
15 FaxafenMore expensive than Bonus or Kronan stores, however there are more options and variety. Aprox. 10 min drive from the apartment
Shopping
A great characteristic clothing store, and so much more. One of our favorites
53 personas locales recomiendan
Herrafataverzlun Kormáks og Skjaldar
A great characteristic clothing store, and so much more. One of our favorites
Kormákur og Skjöldur
28 SkólavörðustígurWomens clothing on Skólavörðustigur. mens clothing on Laugavegur ;-)
Nice design, some of it from recycled fabrics. Jewlery and fragrances. Pricy, but quality stuff
50 personas locales recomiendan
Aftur clothing
45 LaugavegurNice design, some of it from recycled fabrics. Jewlery and fragrances. Pricy, but quality stuff
KIOSK
Icelandic design
Sightseeing
The landmark church. Ascend to the top of the bell tower for a great view over the city
743 personas locales recomiendan
Hallgrimskirkja
The landmark church. Ascend to the top of the bell tower for a great view over the city
Arts & Culture
Marshallhúsið
20 GrandagarðurReykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 Tryggvagata