Guidebook for Reykjavik
Everything Else
The closest swimming pool. The sauna and the hot tubs are wonderful. We just love it!
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataThe closest swimming pool. The sauna and the hot tubs are wonderful. We just love it!
Please put on your outdoor gear and head out for a one hour brisk stroll out to the Grótta peninsula and lighthouse. One of the most beautiful places in the Reykjavík area. This is a must do!
118 locals recommend
Grótta
8 SuðurströndPlease put on your outdoor gear and head out for a one hour brisk stroll out to the Grótta peninsula and lighthouse. One of the most beautiful places in the Reykjavík area. This is a must do!
One of the best old indoor swimming pools in right in downtown Reykjavík. Beautiful architecture.
484 locals recommend
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurOne of the best old indoor swimming pools in right in downtown Reykjavík. Beautiful architecture.
A nice salt water outdoor swimming pool. A fairly new one. The saune is great. A nice brisk walk from our apartment.
92 locals recommend
Sundlaug Seltjarnarness
8 HrólfsskálavörA nice salt water outdoor swimming pool. A fairly new one. The saune is great. A nice brisk walk from our apartment.
Bónus
One of the cheapest sumermarkets in the area.
So this is Reykjavík's finest. If you are a real foodie this is THE new nordic restaurant in Iceland you should go too. The chef is the head of the national culinary team - very high standards.
103 locals recommend
Dill Restaurant
So this is Reykjavík's finest. If you are a real foodie this is THE new nordic restaurant in Iceland you should go too. The chef is the head of the national culinary team - very high standards.
Essentials
Nettó
3 FiskislóðSupermarket - open 24 hours.
A super market open 24/7 right across the corner from the apartment. But it is quite expensive.
Seljavegur
SeljavegurA super market open 24/7 right across the corner from the apartment. But it is quite expensive.
Food Scene
Slippbarinn - the restaurant and bar at the Marina Hotel is one of the best in Reykjavík. And Elsa's brother is the chef! Ask for Bjarni the chef and tell him your staying with us.
51 locals recommend
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
2 MýrargataSlippbarinn - the restaurant and bar at the Marina Hotel is one of the best in Reykjavík. And Elsa's brother is the chef! Ask for Bjarni the chef and tell him your staying with us.
Italian inspired bistro. Great lunch - great soup - great sourdough bread. Also nice for dinner.
182 locals recommend
The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurItalian inspired bistro. Great lunch - great soup - great sourdough bread. Also nice for dinner.
We know, it's a strange place but the location is great and they serve amazing italian coffee.
Café Retro
14 GrandagarðurWe know, it's a strange place but the location is great and they serve amazing italian coffee.
This is the newest and hottest café in the hood. Really nice and cozy local café. A perfect stop if you go for a swim.
Melhagi 20
20 MelhagiThis is the newest and hottest café in the hood. Really nice and cozy local café. A perfect stop if you go for a swim.
A really nice restaurant serving starters only. Ideal for a fun night out.
142 locals recommend
Forettabarinn
14 NýlendugataA really nice restaurant serving starters only. Ideal for a fun night out.
This is the restaurant you wanna go to if you want to mix dinner and some party time.
143 locals recommend
Sushi Social
5 ÞingholtsstrætiThis is the restaurant you wanna go to if you want to mix dinner and some party time.
One of our favorite restaurants in Reykjavík. A french bistro with a scandi twist. Also great for drinks. Ask for Birkir schnapps on the rocks.
288 locals recommend
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataOne of our favorite restaurants in Reykjavík. A french bistro with a scandi twist. Also great for drinks. Ask for Birkir schnapps on the rocks.
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurKaldi is a great bar for a beer or two and some socializing.
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Great restaurant for fish. Really high quality.
This is one of the most popular restaurants in Reykjavík. We recommend it.
336 locals recommend
Grillmarkaðurinn
This is one of the most popular restaurants in Reykjavík. We recommend it.
Shopping
Ok this is going to sound weird but Icelanders eat ice cream all year round. It's a popular pastime to head out for a ice cream at night. This is where you'll get the best ice cream in town.
198 locals recommend
Valdís
GrandagarðurOk this is going to sound weird but Icelanders eat ice cream all year round. It's a popular pastime to head out for a ice cream at night. This is where you'll get the best ice cream in town.
Seljavegur 2
2 SeljavegurReykjavíkur apótek - The local pharmacy.
JL - Húsið
121 HringbrautA decent local bakery - Jói Fel
A men's clothing store like you've never seen them before. Please go there. Do it for us! This is where the Reykjavík bourgeois bohemians dresses up. One of Reykjavík's hidden gems.
53 locals recommend
Herrafataverzlun Kormáks og Skjaldar
A men's clothing store like you've never seen them before. Please go there. Do it for us! This is where the Reykjavík bourgeois bohemians dresses up. One of Reykjavík's hidden gems.
Geysir
16 SkólavörðustígurIf you want to go for the Icelandic look - here's where you get it.
They are famous for their delicious coffee. A perfect coffee break after a Laugavegur stroll.
62 locals recommend
Kaffitár
They are famous for their delicious coffee. A perfect coffee break after a Laugavegur stroll.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Kex hostel is perfect for a coffee in the afternoon, dinner with friends or a beer and some music. They often have concerts. One could just hang out there forever.
176 locals recommend
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataThe Kex hostel is perfect for a coffee in the afternoon, dinner with friends or a beer and some music. They often have concerts. One could just hang out there forever.
If you wanna go all in on the Reykjavík night live - this is the legendary Kaffibarinn. Here we've all had our glory moments and we try to forget about the rest.
240 locals recommend
Kaffibarinn
If you wanna go all in on the Reykjavík night live - this is the legendary Kaffibarinn. Here we've all had our glory moments and we try to forget about the rest.
Arts & Culture
The Art House Cinema. They sometimes show Icelandic films with english subtitles.
122 locals recommend
Bíó Paradís
54 HverfisgataThe Art House Cinema. They sometimes show Icelandic films with english subtitles.
The Reykjavík Art Museum usually has very ambitious exhibitions. It's always worth checking out.
350 locals recommend
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataThe Reykjavík Art Museum usually has very ambitious exhibitions. It's always worth checking out.
The cutting edge gallery in town. A must do if you are interested in the Icelandic vibrating art scene.
13 locals recommend
Kling og Bang
20 GrandagarðurThe cutting edge gallery in town. A must do if you are interested in the Icelandic vibrating art scene.
For you who are interested in Icelandic heritage and saga.
393 locals recommend
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataFor you who are interested in Icelandic heritage and saga.
Always worth checking out. Usually interesting exhibitions.
166 locals recommend
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
Always worth checking out. Usually interesting exhibitions.
They work with the finest and most established Icelandic artists. You won't be disappointed.
72 locals recommend
i8 Gallery
16 TryggvagataThey work with the finest and most established Icelandic artists. You won't be disappointed.