Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Iceland's most famous burger joint, located just two blocks away (2min walk).
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Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataIceland's most famous burger joint, located just two blocks away (2min walk).
Bæjarins beztu pylsur (English: The best hot dog in town) often shortened to simply “Bæjarins beztu”, is a popular hot dog stand in central Reykjavík, Iceland. In August 2006, the British newspaper The Guardian selected Bæjarins beztu as the best hot dog stand in Europe.
The majority of Icelanders have eaten at Bæjarins beztu. It’s downtown near the harbor and has been open since 1937. Foreign visitors are often brought to the stand to introduce them to the hot dogs there, which are often called “the Icelandic national food.”
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Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataBæjarins beztu pylsur (English: The best hot dog in town) often shortened to simply “Bæjarins beztu”, is a popular hot dog stand in central Reykjavík, Iceland. In August 2006, the British newspaper The Guardian selected Bæjarins beztu as the best hot dog stand in Europe.
The majority of Icelanders have eaten at Bæjarins beztu. It’s downtown near the harbor and has been open since 1937. Foreign visitors are often brought to the stand to introduce them to the hot dogs there, which are often called “the Icelandic national food.”
Slippbarinn is effectively the birthplace of the Reykjavik cocktail culture. Established in 2012 within the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Marina, it was the first bar in the city to focus on fresh, high-quality cocktails.
Located on the beautiful Reykjavik Old Harbour, it's the perfect place to while away an afternoon over a whiskey sour and expertly prepared calamari. Be prepared to taste a cocktail you will never forget. Slippbarinn is about unforgettable moments.
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Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataSlippbarinn is effectively the birthplace of the Reykjavik cocktail culture. Established in 2012 within the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Marina, it was the first bar in the city to focus on fresh, high-quality cocktails.
Located on the beautiful Reykjavik Old Harbour, it's the perfect place to while away an afternoon over a whiskey sour and expertly prepared calamari. Be prepared to taste a cocktail you will never forget. Slippbarinn is about unforgettable moments.
A small cosy café at Skólavördustígur, where you can have a cup of coffee, drink, or a light meal. It is vegetarian friendly and they have Vegan/Gluten Free Options.
The balcony is very popular in the summer.
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Café Babalú
22 SkólavörðustígurA small cosy café at Skólavördustígur, where you can have a cup of coffee, drink, or a light meal. It is vegetarian friendly and they have Vegan/Gluten Free Options.
The balcony is very popular in the summer.
A delicious ice-cream shop. It opened 1st of june 2013. They make fresh gelato and sorbet every morning. They also bake their own waffle biscuits and cones.
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Valdís
GrandagarðurA delicious ice-cream shop. It opened 1st of june 2013. They make fresh gelato and sorbet every morning. They also bake their own waffle biscuits and cones.
Sightseeing
Cathedral of Christ the King or Landakotskirkja it's a catholic church. Located in a 3 minutes walking distance.
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Christ The King Cathedral
Cathedral of Christ the King or Landakotskirkja it's a catholic church. Located in a 3 minutes walking distance.
Apart from it being a beautiful place to walk with stunning views across the bay to Mount Esja, the Old Harbour area is where the majority of marine activities, such as whale watching and puffin tours are concentrated; it's also home to the excellent Víkin Maritime Museum. The numerous new businesses being established, offering everything from scooter rides to the city's best dark-roasted coffee, are a testament to the wonderful community spirit responsible for generating the success of the Old Harbour and re-establishing it as a new vibrant quarter of Reykjavík City.
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Harbor in Reykjavik
Sculpture & Shore WalkApart from it being a beautiful place to walk with stunning views across the bay to Mount Esja, the Old Harbour area is where the majority of marine activities, such as whale watching and puffin tours are concentrated; it's also home to the excellent Víkin Maritime Museum. The numerous new businesses being established, offering everything from scooter rides to the city's best dark-roasted coffee, are a testament to the wonderful community spirit responsible for generating the success of the Old Harbour and re-establishing it as a new vibrant quarter of Reykjavík City.
Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavík. The church is both a parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland. Its stepped concrete facade is an ode to modernism and a reminder of the Icelandic landscape. The church is named after the 17th-century clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson, author of Hymns of the Passion. Hallgrímskirkja is an Evangelical-Lutheran church and is a part of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Iceland. Hallgrímskirkja is one of the most visited places by tourists in Iceland. Every day thousands of people visit the church. Admission to the church is free. Admission to the tower is ISK 1000 - ISK 100 for the children (7-16).
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Hallgrímskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavík. The church is both a parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland. Its stepped concrete facade is an ode to modernism and a reminder of the Icelandic landscape. The church is named after the 17th-century clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson, author of Hymns of the Passion. Hallgrímskirkja is an Evangelical-Lutheran church and is a part of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Iceland. Hallgrímskirkja is one of the most visited places by tourists in Iceland. Every day thousands of people visit the church. Admission to the church is free. Admission to the tower is ISK 1000 - ISK 100 for the children (7-16).
Drinks & Nightlife
Pablo Discobar is located on the top floor of Burro, they have a tropical theme and serve amazing cocktails.
We also recommend Burro.
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Pablo Discobar
Pablo Discobar is located on the top floor of Burro, they have a tropical theme and serve amazing cocktails.
We also recommend Burro.
Parks & Nature
Landakotstún is a small park beside the Cathedral of Christ the King. Ideal for a cozy picknick if weather allows.
Landakot
TúngataLandakotstún is a small park beside the Cathedral of Christ the King. Ideal for a cozy picknick if weather allows.
Arts & Culture
Reykjavík Art Museum is a dynamic and progressive scene which gives guests an opportunity to get to know diverse art and gain a deeper understanding of the historic, social, cultural and artistic context of different artworks
The museum exhibits work from Icelandic and international leading artists in Modern and Contemporary Art. It is also a platform for up-and-coming talents. The exhibitions in Reykjavík Art Museum span all the way from the historic to modern times, from the conventional to the outermost limits of art.
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Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataReykjavík Art Museum is a dynamic and progressive scene which gives guests an opportunity to get to know diverse art and gain a deeper understanding of the historic, social, cultural and artistic context of different artworks
The museum exhibits work from Icelandic and international leading artists in Modern and Contemporary Art. It is also a platform for up-and-coming talents. The exhibitions in Reykjavík Art Museum span all the way from the historic to modern times, from the conventional to the outermost limits of art.
Essentials
Small super market just around the corner.
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 09-23:30
Saturday and Sunday: 10-23:30
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Pétursbúð
15 RánargataSmall super market just around the corner.
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 09-23:30
Saturday and Sunday: 10-23:30
Grandi/Fiskislóð is a place you can find three big supermarkets: Bónus, Krónan and Nettó. Nettó is open 24/7.
There is also a drugstore, a bank (Íslandsbanki), an ice-cream shop, few restaurants/ coffeeshops and two museums.
It takes less then 10 minutes to walk, but you can also take a bus nr 14, in direction to Grandi, on Mýragata.
Grandi101
49, 101 FiskislóðGrandi/Fiskislóð is a place you can find three big supermarkets: Bónus, Krónan and Nettó. Nettó is open 24/7.
There is also a drugstore, a bank (Íslandsbanki), an ice-cream shop, few restaurants/ coffeeshops and two museums.
It takes less then 10 minutes to walk, but you can also take a bus nr 14, in direction to Grandi, on Mýragata.
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu: 11:00 - 18:30
Fri: 10:00 - 19:30
Sat: 10:00 - 18:00
Sun: 12:00 - 18:00
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Bónus
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu: 11:00 - 18:30
Fri: 10:00 - 19:30
Sat: 10:00 - 18:00
Sun: 12:00 - 18:00
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurIt has the same opening hours all days a week, 09:00-20:00.
Nettó
3 FiskislóðThis supermarket is open 24/7
Lyf og Heilsa
1, 107 FiskislóðDrugstore
Everything Else
"Being one of Reykjavík's oldest joints, Prikið feels somewhere between diner and saloon: great if you’re up for greasy eats (mains kr2000 to kr3500) and socialising. Things get hip-hop dance-y in the wee hours, and if you survive the night, it’s popular for its next-day ‘hangover killer’ breakfast (kr2590)"
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Prikið
12 Bankastræti"Being one of Reykjavík's oldest joints, Prikið feels somewhere between diner and saloon: great if you’re up for greasy eats (mains kr2000 to kr3500) and socialising. Things get hip-hop dance-y in the wee hours, and if you survive the night, it’s popular for its next-day ‘hangover killer’ breakfast (kr2590)"