Guidebook for Reykjavík
Shopping
Small neighbourhood convenience store, good place to buy fresh milk, drinks and food. For mass purchase, go to the supermarket Bónus in Kringlan.
149 locals recommend
Krambúð
42 SkólavörðustígurSmall neighbourhood convenience store, good place to buy fresh milk, drinks and food. For mass purchase, go to the supermarket Bónus in Kringlan.
One of the largest shopping centers in Iceland. Good for shopping. Bónus supermarket is located in Kringlan for mass-purchase of food.
528 locals recommend
Kringlan
One of the largest shopping centers in Iceland. Good for shopping. Bónus supermarket is located in Kringlan for mass-purchase of food.
Everything Else
The biggest gym in Iceland. It also has a great swimming pool. If you just wanna go swim, don't go through World Class entrance, go through Laugardalslaug entrance for cheaper admission fee.
74 locals recommend
World Class
The biggest gym in Iceland. It also has a great swimming pool. If you just wanna go swim, don't go through World Class entrance, go through Laugardalslaug entrance for cheaper admission fee.
My favourite swimming pool in Reykjavík. Large outdoor and indoor swimming pool, a nice slider, steam bath and has a variety of hot tubs.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurMy favourite swimming pool in Reykjavík. Large outdoor and indoor swimming pool, a nice slider, steam bath and has a variety of hot tubs.
The best ice cream in Iceland. A tip: get the "old style" ice-cream.
118 locals recommend
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurThe best ice cream in Iceland. A tip: get the "old style" ice-cream.
Bus station - for excursions via bus. They also offer bus to Keflavik Airport.
111 locals recommend
BSÍ
Bus station - for excursions via bus. They also offer bus to Keflavik Airport.
Go check it out during summer. If it is sunny and above 15°C (we call that hot!) you will find a lot of people there. There is also a small heated pool there, if you are feeling cold ;).
434 locals recommend
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Go check it out during summer. If it is sunny and above 15°C (we call that hot!) you will find a lot of people there. There is also a small heated pool there, if you are feeling cold ;).
Not my favourite swimming pool, but on the way to downtown. Outdoor hot tubs, swimming pool inside. They are building a new outdoor swimming pool, I think it should be ready next summer.
484 locals recommend
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurNot my favourite swimming pool, but on the way to downtown. Outdoor hot tubs, swimming pool inside. They are building a new outdoor swimming pool, I think it should be ready next summer.
Food Scene
In walking distance (<10 minutes). Fairly priced and have good American food if you are into that. There is also a fish store next to it.
29 locals recommend
American Style
In walking distance (<10 minutes). Fairly priced and have good American food if you are into that. There is also a fish store next to it.
Pizza King
70 SkipholtFast food pizza place close by. They serve slices or whole pizzas.
Very nice italian food (pizzas, pastas, etc). Go there from 12-14 on weekdays for a 50% off everything on menu. You might find me!
31 locals recommend
Ítalía veitingahús
8b FrakkastígurVery nice italian food (pizzas, pastas, etc). Go there from 12-14 on weekdays for a 50% off everything on menu. You might find me!
My favourite coffee shop in Iceland. Their coffee is the greatest! They also have a coffeeshop in Brautarholt, see the other location.
245 locals recommend
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurMy favourite coffee shop in Iceland. Their coffee is the greatest! They also have a coffeeshop in Brautarholt, see the other location.
My favourite coffee shop in Iceland. Their coffee is the greatest! They also have a coffeeshop in Kárastígur, see the other location.
245 locals recommend
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurMy favourite coffee shop in Iceland. Their coffee is the greatest! They also have a coffeeshop in Kárastígur, see the other location.
Fancy indian food. Check out their website, www.austurindia.is. A bit pricy, but excellent food and service. Call 552-1630 in advance to order a table.
117 locals recommend
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataFancy indian food. Check out their website, www.austurindia.is. A bit pricy, but excellent food and service. Call 552-1630 in advance to order a table.
Hands down the best burgers in Iceland. Be sure to visit!
169 locals recommend
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataHands down the best burgers in Iceland. Be sure to visit!
The best hotdogs in Iceland, even in the world - some would say!
191 locals recommend
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataThe best hotdogs in Iceland, even in the world - some would say!
Arts & Culture
Super nice park. Especially during summer. There you will find a kids playground, outdoor basketball course, gravel soccer course, frisbee golf course. Art museum Kjarvalsstaðir is also located there.
150 locals recommend
Klambratún
4 AusturstrætiSuper nice park. Especially during summer. There you will find a kids playground, outdoor basketball course, gravel soccer course, frisbee golf course. Art museum Kjarvalsstaðir is also located there.
Sightseeing
Hallgrimskirkja
A beautiful church downtown!
"The Pearl". Very cool building made out of watertanks. Has a rotating spotlight on top, you will see it from outside the living room window. Restaurant and sightseeing upstairs.
455 locals recommend
Perlan
"The Pearl". Very cool building made out of watertanks. Has a rotating spotlight on top, you will see it from outside the living room window. Restaurant and sightseeing upstairs.
A cool lighthouse on an island. Nice sightseeing. You can sometimes walk over by stepping on stones. Make sure to watch out if it starts flooding, you do NOT want to get stuck on the island ;) !
138 locals recommend
Grótta Island Lighthouse
A cool lighthouse on an island. Nice sightseeing. You can sometimes walk over by stepping on stones. Make sure to watch out if it starts flooding, you do NOT want to get stuck on the island ;) !
If you are looking for nice outdoor walking, or the northern lights and don't want to go far - this is the place. Just outside Reykjavík.
99 locals recommend
Heiðmörk
If you are looking for nice outdoor walking, or the northern lights and don't want to go far - this is the place. Just outside Reykjavík.
A nice mountain for hiking. Go there well prepared, it is going to take you a few hours to get to the top, depending on your speed and conditions. Bus (bus.is) #57 will get you to the roots.
75 locals recommend
Esjan
A nice mountain for hiking. Go there well prepared, it is going to take you a few hours to get to the top, depending on your speed and conditions. Bus (bus.is) #57 will get you to the roots.
Drinks & Nightlife
The home of the hip-hop scene in Iceland. Nice atmosphere there, often live performance during weekend evening/nights.
109 locals recommend
Prikið
12 BankastrætiThe home of the hip-hop scene in Iceland. Nice atmosphere there, often live performance during weekend evening/nights.
Bravó
Very cozy bar with a great selection of beers on draft.
Try out their own beer, called Kaldi. Nice place to chill and drink beer with friends :).
262 locals recommend
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurTry out their own beer, called Kaldi. Nice place to chill and drink beer with friends :).