Guidebook for Reykjavik
Sightseeing
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataWonderful museum with a very good café on ground floor.
Sightseeing, also check out the botanic garden in the back.
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Parliament House (Althingishus)
KirkjutorgSightseeing, also check out the botanic garden in the back.
The Culture House
15 HverfisgataSightseeing
Kid friendly, also popular amongst people who go for a swim all year round in the cold ocean and afterwards jump into the hot tub located in this place.
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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Kid friendly, also popular amongst people who go for a swim all year round in the cold ocean and afterwards jump into the hot tub located in this place.
Arts & Culture
Lot´s of books, also serves as he university library. Reasonably priced canteen for coffe, lunch etc. Packed with students during School semesters, Frequent exhibitions on 1st floor.
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National Library
3 ArngrímsgataLot´s of books, also serves as he university library. Reasonably priced canteen for coffe, lunch etc. Packed with students during School semesters, Frequent exhibitions on 1st floor.
Care for the movies? This cinema is a few minutes walk from the apartment. More info here: www.haskolabio.is or http://www.smarabio.is/english
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University of Iceland
2 SæmundargataCare for the movies? This cinema is a few minutes walk from the apartment. More info here: www.haskolabio.is or http://www.smarabio.is/english
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 Austurbakkisightseeing, concerts,
Food Scene
Wonderful new bread, sweet pastries etc. Also serves coffee, milk, juice and more.
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Björnsbakarí
35 HringbrautWonderful new bread, sweet pastries etc. Also serves coffee, milk, juice and more.
Most popular health food restaurant in Iceland.
http://www.glo.is/glorestauranticeland
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Gló
Most popular health food restaurant in Iceland.
http://www.glo.is/glorestauranticeland
One of our favorite restaurants, a popular health food restaurant with wonderful coffe and pastries. Small and very cozy place with an outdoor backyard extension during summertime. Reasonably priced.
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Garðurinn
37 KlapparstígurOne of our favorite restaurants, a popular health food restaurant with wonderful coffe and pastries. Small and very cozy place with an outdoor backyard extension during summertime. Reasonably priced.
Te & Kaffi
11 SkólavörðustígurGood coffee, either to go or stay.
For a romantic dinner Grillid Restaurant on the top floor of the hotel has the best panoramic view of the city. Closed on sundays and mondays. http://en.grillid.is/
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Radisson Blu Saga Hotel, Reykjavik
HagatorgFor a romantic dinner Grillid Restaurant on the top floor of the hotel has the best panoramic view of the city. Closed on sundays and mondays. http://en.grillid.is/
University of Iceland
2 SæmundargataCoffee, lunch, sandwiches etc.
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataBest burgers in town, also serve vegan burgers.
Mál og Menning
Great bookstore, souvenirs, coffee and more.
Kid Friendly, very good food, ideal for brunches.
Open from 7am-7pm. http://bergsson.is/
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Bergsson Mathús
3 TemplarasundKid Friendly, very good food, ideal for brunches.
Open from 7am-7pm. http://bergsson.is/
Perlan
Sightseeing, gift shop, nice cafe with great panorama view of the city
Hidden gem in a short walking distance from the apt. Great chef, excellent restaurant and wonderful location with a nice view. Nordic cool at its best. http://www.aalto.is/
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AALTO Bistro
11 SæmundargataHidden gem in a short walking distance from the apt. Great chef, excellent restaurant and wonderful location with a nice view. Nordic cool at its best. http://www.aalto.is/
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataPopular, Bar and Restaurant.
Sushi Social
5 ÞingholtsstrætiCool and popular sushi restaurant.
Hidden gem, in the top three of seafood restaurants in Iceland.
Tiny and romantic place.
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Þrír frakkar
14 BaldursgataHidden gem, in the top three of seafood restaurants in Iceland.
Tiny and romantic place.
Ráðhúsið
VonarstrætiLocated in the City hall, is an excellent seafood restaurant.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful geothermal swimming pool. Soak in the hot tub or enter the sauna. A very popular place among residents of the neighbourhood.
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Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataWonderful geothermal swimming pool. Soak in the hot tub or enter the sauna. A very popular place among residents of the neighbourhood.
The largest geothermal swimming pool in Iceland. Indoor and outdoor pools, numerous hot tubs, steambath, salt water hot tub is a must. play areas for kids, waterslides and more.
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Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurThe largest geothermal swimming pool in Iceland. Indoor and outdoor pools, numerous hot tubs, steambath, salt water hot tub is a must. play areas for kids, waterslides and more.
Lots of open green space, ideal for picknick, kid´s playground, feed the ducks, various sculptures and more.
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Hljómskálagarður
Lots of open green space, ideal for picknick, kid´s playground, feed the ducks, various sculptures and more.
Domestic animal park. Quiet during wintertime. But nice to go explore with your kids. Next door to the Laugardalur swimming pool in Reykjavík.
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Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
Domestic animal park. Quiet during wintertime. But nice to go explore with your kids. Next door to the Laugardalur swimming pool in Reykjavík.
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurNice for swimming, relaxing in the hot tubs, or sauna.
Essentials
Quality grocery store with fresh selection of ingredients to make a wonderful meal.
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Melabúðin
Quality grocery store with fresh selection of ingredients to make a wonderful meal.
Kjötborg
19 ÁsvallagataProbably the smallest grocery store in the city.
Shopping
Bókabúðin Bergstaðastræti
7 BergstaðastrætiA nice little bookstore with selection of books on arts and crafts.
ZO•ON
10 BankastrætiReasonably priced outdoor clothing
The best record store in Iceland (top 6 in the world). Amazing collection of Vinyl records (new and used) plus cd´s.
http://luckyrecords.is/
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Lucky Records
10 RauðarárstígurThe best record store in Iceland (top 6 in the world). Amazing collection of Vinyl records (new and used) plus cd´s.
http://luckyrecords.is/
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively athmosphere and a fun place to have a drink, good food. Often live music.
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Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataLively athmosphere and a fun place to have a drink, good food. Often live music.
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
2 MýrargataCool bar and a restaurant
Cool Bar, often crowded with the young and upcoming local musicians. A cross the street is a small but fun pinball place.
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Prikið
12 BankastrætiCool Bar, often crowded with the young and upcoming local musicians. A cross the street is a small but fun pinball place.
After midnight, popular for dancing, good music, nice outdoor terrace upstairs with heating lamps.
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Boston Reykjavik
28b LaugavegurAfter midnight, popular for dancing, good music, nice outdoor terrace upstairs with heating lamps.
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurOne of the most popular bars around.