Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Forettabarinn
14 Nýlendugata Very lovely restaurant and only a few steps away.
Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata...check out Happy hour.
Tapas barinn
3b VesturgataRestaurant with spanish tapas.
The Harbor Restaurant
7 Geirsgata...fish restaurant.
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 Geirsgatagreat hamburgers...take away.
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 Tryggvagata...best hot dogs in town.
Hornið
15 HafnarstrætiCozy italian restaurant...good pizzas.
Icelandic Fish and Chips
11 Tryggvagatanot your typical fish and chips.
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurMichelin Guide 2017.
Burro
1 Veltusundtapas and steaks and Pablo discobar.
Grillmarkaðurinn
A very popular restaurant.
Fiskmarkaðurinn
fish restaurant.
Matarkjallarinn
2 Aðalstræti Restaurant with great cocktails and live dinner music.
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataRestaurant with great indian food.
Dill Restaurant
Michelin star.
Kopar
3 Geirsgata Restaurant with lovely view over the harbour.
Not your typical bakery. Try the organic sourdough breads and delicious pastries.
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Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurNot your typical bakery. Try the organic sourdough breads and delicious pastries.
A café/bar at Austurvöllur. Great on sunny days to sit outside, grab a drink/light meal.
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Cafe Paris
14 AusturstrætiA café/bar at Austurvöllur. Great on sunny days to sit outside, grab a drink/light meal.
Healthy organic food. Suitable for vegans/vegetarians. Closes at 21 hours (9PM).
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Gló
Healthy organic food. Suitable for vegans/vegetarians. Closes at 21 hours (9PM).
The Laundromat Cafe
9 Austurstræti Nice café.
MAT BAR
26 HverfisgataRestaurant with italian food.
Arts & Culture
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiReykjavik Maritime Museum
8 GrandagarðurSöguferðir - Saga Museum
viking museum.
Reykjavik Museum of Photography
15 TryggvagataNational Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataAurora Reykjavík
2 GrandagarðurThe northern lights center.
Houses an exhibition, Points of View, on the visual history of Iceland.
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The Culture House
15 Hverfisgata Houses an exhibition, Points of View, on the visual history of Iceland.
Everything Else
...lovely area by the Icelandic Parliament with cafés. Great on a sunny day.
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Austurvöllur
101 Pósthússtræti...lovely area by the Icelandic Parliament with cafés. Great on a sunny day.
Lovely outdoor swimming pool heated with geothermal water. Has hot tubs, steam baths and sun beds in the summer.
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Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataLovely outdoor swimming pool heated with geothermal water. Has hot tubs, steam baths and sun beds in the summer.
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Sightseeing
Located near Harpa concert hall, the sun voyager is a beautiful sculpture - a dreamboat, an ode to the sun.
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Sólfarið
Located near Harpa concert hall, the sun voyager is a beautiful sculpture - a dreamboat, an ode to the sun.
The largest church in Reykjavik with stunning views of the city and surroundings. In front of it is a statue of Leifur Eiriksson (c. 970 - c. 1020) - the first European to discover America.
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Hallgrímskirkja
The largest church in Reykjavik with stunning views of the city and surroundings. In front of it is a statue of Leifur Eiriksson (c. 970 - c. 1020) - the first European to discover America.
Modern architecture in beautiful surroundings by the city pond called Tjörnin. Check out the lovely church of Fríkirkjan í Reykjavik (Free Church in Reykjavik) from 1903 (beside the National Gallery of Iceland).
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Reykjavik City Hall
Modern architecture in beautiful surroundings by the city pond called Tjörnin. Check out the lovely church of Fríkirkjan í Reykjavik (Free Church in Reykjavik) from 1903 (beside the National Gallery of Iceland).
Essentials
Bónus
low price supermarket.
Krónan
50 Reykjavikurvegurlow price supermarket.
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiState Liquor Store. You can´t buy alcohol in supermarkets, not even beer.
Pétursbúð
15 Ránargatasmall grocery store.
10-11
11 Austurstrætigrocery store open 24 hours. Very expensive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Reykjavik Loft HI Hostel
7 BankastrætiTrendy bar/cafe with balcony.
Kaldi Bar
20a Laugavegur Bar and micro brewery.
Check out the Petersen svíta on the 3rd floor, especially on a sunny day. Nice for drinks. You can also order something to eat, like burgers, salads and sandwiches.
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Gamla Bíó
2a IngólfsstrætiCheck out the Petersen svíta on the 3rd floor, especially on a sunny day. Nice for drinks. You can also order something to eat, like burgers, salads and sandwiches.
Skúli Craft bar
9, 101 AðalstrætiBeer bar, closes early.
Bryggjan Brugghús
8 GrandagarðurA bistro and a brewery at the harbourside.
Loftid
Nightclub and bar.
Shopping
Kogga Ceramic Gallery & Studio
5 VesturgataLaugavegur 2
2 LaugavegurLaugavegur is the main shopping street downtown Reykjavik.
Penninn Eymundsson Austurstræti
18 Austurstræti Bookstore.
Kringlan
Shopping mall.