Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Mosfellsbakarí
58-60 HáaleitisbrautCoffees together with freshly baked bread and pastries.
Eldofninn pizzeria
The city's most loved pizzeria.
The city's most loved ice cream parlour. Expect a 10 minutes queue.
118 locals recommend
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurThe city's most loved ice cream parlour. Expect a 10 minutes queue.
Hamborgarabúllan
OfanleitiBest burgers in town.
Saffran
74 ÁlfheimarTasty chicken dishes.
Tokyo sushi
ÁlfheimarFirst class sushi.
Brauð & Co
11 FákafenFreshly baked bread and pastries.
VOX Brasserie & Bar
Excellt buffet with fish, meats, sushi and deserts.
Fresco
Freshly chopped salad to go or eat in.
Gló
17 EngjateigurVegan, raw and vegetarian.
Excellent food. You can either drive there or walk on a scenic footpath from the house.
59 locals recommend
Nauthóll
106 NauthólsvegurExcellent food. You can either drive there or walk on a scenic footpath from the house.
Flóran Garden Bistro
GrasagarðinumGood food in the center of the park.
Laugaás
1 LaugarásvegurAn old Icelandic restaurant. Traditional Icelandic lamb and fish dishes.
One of Reykjavík's best fish restaurants. Make sure you have a reservation.
93 locals recommend
Þrír frakkar
14 BaldursgataOne of Reykjavík's best fish restaurants. Make sure you have a reservation.
Excellent fish dishes and sushi. Also famous for its passionfruit cheesecake.
233 locals recommend
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Excellent fish dishes and sushi. Also famous for its passionfruit cheesecake.
Hornið
15 HafnarstrætiA romantic italian restaurant with pizzas and pastas.
Hotel Holt
37 BergstaðastrætiExcellent high-end restaurant. A dining room full of fine art.
Dirty Burger & Ribs
101 MiklabrautGreat ribs (and burgers) to go.
Lemon
SuðurlandsbrautTasty sandwiches and juices to go or eat in.
JOE & THE JUICE
LágmúliTasty sandwiches and juices to go or eat in.
Jómfrúin - Scandinavian Kitchen
4 LækjargataBest open bread sandwiches (Smørrebrød) in town.
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataPricy bistro with excellent food.
Mathús Garðabæjar
GarðatorgPopular restaurant among the locals.
Essentials
Midrange prices, everything you need and plenty of fresh fish and meats.
14 locals recommend
Nóatún Austurveri
HáaleitisbrautMidrange prices, everything you need and plenty of fresh fish and meats.
Hagkaup
15 FaxafenMidrange prices.
Bónus
Low prices, but limited availability of fresh fish and meats.
Parks & Nature
Elliðaárdalur
Laugardalur
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Fossvogur
The Botanic garden is a peaceful place with a beautiful arboretum, ponds and birdlife. Admission is free.
165 locals recommend
Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 HverfisgataThe Botanic garden is a peaceful place with a beautiful arboretum, ponds and birdlife. Admission is free.
Entertainment & Activities
Sambíóin Kringlunni
4 KringlanLaugardalslaug is the city’s largest geothermal pool. Famous for its many hot tubs.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurLaugardalslaug is the city’s largest geothermal pool. Famous for its many hot tubs.
If you want to swim with the locals and discuss politics in the hot tubs try Kópavogslaug.
106 locals recommend
Sundlaugin í Kópavogi (Kópavogslaug)
17 BorgarholtsbrautIf you want to swim with the locals and discuss politics in the hot tubs try Kópavogslaug.
Sightseeing
Hallgrimskirkja
Reykjavík's largest cathedral
A dome–shaped glass building supported by six massive hot-water tanks - each with a capacity of 4 million litres. Good view over the city.
455 locals recommend
Perlan
A dome–shaped glass building supported by six massive hot-water tanks - each with a capacity of 4 million litres. Good view over the city.
Elliðaárdalur
The only salmon fishing river within the city limits.
Drinks & Nightlife
A warm and charming hotel bar with 50% off all drinks and beverages between 5 and 7 pm. They also serve food and canapés.
16 locals recommend
Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
2 SuðurlandsbrautA warm and charming hotel bar with 50% off all drinks and beverages between 5 and 7 pm. They also serve food and canapés.
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurSpecializes in Icelandic beers.
Græna Herbergið / The Green Room
6A LækjargataIcelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
2 MýrargataA popular cocktail bar by the harbour.
Arts & Culture
Kjarvalsstaðir houses the works of one of Iceland’s most influential and recognised artists, Jóhannes S. Kjarval. The exhibitions at Kjarvalsstaðir focus primarily on paintings and sculptures of the established masters of modern art.
276 locals recommend
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataKjarvalsstaðir houses the works of one of Iceland’s most influential and recognised artists, Jóhannes S. Kjarval. The exhibitions at Kjarvalsstaðir focus primarily on paintings and sculptures of the established masters of modern art.
The sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893–1982) designed, worked and lived in this beautiful building now serving as a part of Reykjavík Art Museum. The white dome structure is surrounded by Sveinsson’s sculptures in the garden, both his earlier massive figures and his later light abstract compositions.
39 locals recommend
Reykjavík Art Museum Ásmundarsafn
105 SigtúnThe sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893–1982) designed, worked and lived in this beautiful building now serving as a part of Reykjavík Art Museum. The white dome structure is surrounded by Sveinsson’s sculptures in the garden, both his earlier massive figures and his later light abstract compositions.
Natural History Museum of Kópavogur. The museum is divided into two categories, geological and zoological. The geological part focuses on the formation of Iceland, the major rock types and minerals. The zoological part focuses (with few exceptions) on Icelandic mammals, birds, fish and invertebrates. Entrance is free of charge and the museum is open for visitors every day except Sunday.
11 locals recommend
Bókasafn Kópavogs
6a HamraborgNatural History Museum of Kópavogur. The museum is divided into two categories, geological and zoological. The geological part focuses on the formation of Iceland, the major rock types and minerals. The zoological part focuses (with few exceptions) on Icelandic mammals, birds, fish and invertebrates. Entrance is free of charge and the museum is open for visitors every day except Sunday.