Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Best "fast food" option in downtown Reykjavik, for those who want a semi-cheap offordable meal (i recommend if you are two, to get a large "boat" split in half)
6 locals recommend
Hlöllabátar
1 AusturstrætiBest "fast food" option in downtown Reykjavik, for those who want a semi-cheap offordable meal (i recommend if you are two, to get a large "boat" split in half)
Getting Around
Mjódd bus station is one of the major Public Transportation hubs in Reykjavik, you can use it to get anywhere in Reykjavik or to travel on buses that go to the North-East (Akureyri,etc..) of Iceland or South-East (Höfn,etc..)
70 locals recommend
Mjódd
ÁlfabakkiMjódd bus station is one of the major Public Transportation hubs in Reykjavik, you can use it to get anywhere in Reykjavik or to travel on buses that go to the North-East (Akureyri,etc..) of Iceland or South-East (Höfn,etc..)
Drinks & Nightlife
KíKí is the only Gay Bar in Reykjavik (and possibly Iceland), please note that dispite being a LGBT place there are many straight people who frequent the bar (so beware! :P) it is also (imo) the best place to dance whether you have somebody to dance with or not :)
45 locals recommend
Kíkí Queer Bar
KíKí is the only Gay Bar in Reykjavik (and possibly Iceland), please note that dispite being a LGBT place there are many straight people who frequent the bar (so beware! :P) it is also (imo) the best place to dance whether you have somebody to dance with or not :)
Parks & Nature
Elliðaárdalur valley is a major park located on the outskirts of Reykjavik but in the heart of the greater metropolitan area, there you can take walks/runs through the "forest", see a semi-large waterfall and nearby there are plenty of free roaming bunnies! :)
159 locals recommend
Elliðaárdalur
Elliðaárdalur valley is a major park located on the outskirts of Reykjavik but in the heart of the greater metropolitan area, there you can take walks/runs through the "forest", see a semi-large waterfall and nearby there are plenty of free roaming bunnies! :)
Essentials
Iceland is a relatively cheap grocery store that is open 24/7 (and even open during most major holidays), they also sell the cheapest cigarettes in the city.
Iceland
ArnarbakkiIceland is a relatively cheap grocery store that is open 24/7 (and even open during most major holidays), they also sell the cheapest cigarettes in the city.
Reykjavik's least touristy geothermal spa/swimming pool, perfect getaway spot for those that like to relax in Iceland's really hot hottubs without it being filled with other guests, pool has two hottubs, a jaccuzi, a waterslide, a steambath and sauna.
23 locals recommend
Sundlaug Breiðholts
3 AusturbergReykjavik's least touristy geothermal spa/swimming pool, perfect getaway spot for those that like to relax in Iceland's really hot hottubs without it being filled with other guests, pool has two hottubs, a jaccuzi, a waterslide, a steambath and sauna.