Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Only 2 minutes away, this cosy and popular café that offers great coffee and a small menu (croissants, toast etc)
245 abantu bendawo batusa
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurOnly 2 minutes away, this cosy and popular café that offers great coffee and a small menu (croissants, toast etc)
Gló restaurant (on 2nd floor) - excellent raw and vegeterian food, also serve soup and chicken
161 abantu bendawo batusa
Gló
Gló restaurant (on 2nd floor) - excellent raw and vegeterian food, also serve soup and chicken
Excellent fish for lunch. For sunny days, we highly recommend this place, nice patio and view over the harbour.
70 abantu bendawo batusa
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
8 GrandagarðurExcellent fish for lunch. For sunny days, we highly recommend this place, nice patio and view over the harbour.
Snaps Bistro
1 Þórsgatabistro - great food, relaxed atmo but usually quite busy.
Great indian food! Approx. 5 min walking distance from the apartment. You can also go to Austurlanda hraðlestin on Lækjargata; same owners and similar food but cheaper.
117 abantu bendawo batusa
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataGreat indian food! Approx. 5 min walking distance from the apartment. You can also go to Austurlanda hraðlestin on Lækjargata; same owners and similar food but cheaper.
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Asian fusion
good food - using Icelandic ingredients from local farmers.
336 abantu bendawo batusa
Grillmarkaðurinn
good food - using Icelandic ingredients from local farmers.
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurA popular bakery and coffea house, 4-5 min from the apartment
Lobster and fish, and a bit of fusion. Located in a busy spot on the corner of Ódinsgata and Skólavördustígur
119 abantu bendawo batusa
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurLobster and fish, and a bit of fusion. Located in a busy spot on the corner of Ódinsgata and Skólavördustígur
Nice for brunch/lunch, for example soups and such. Cosy, in the upcoming harbour area, in the old fishermen's working houses, popular by the locals
182 abantu bendawo batusa
The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurNice for brunch/lunch, for example soups and such. Cosy, in the upcoming harbour area, in the old fishermen's working houses, popular by the locals
Also a nice spot to have a drink, close to the harbour and the upcoming Grandi area, right on the waterfront
100 abantu bendawo batusa
Bryggjan Brugghús
8 GrandagarðurAlso a nice spot to have a drink, close to the harbour and the upcoming Grandi area, right on the waterfront
Public House Gastropub
24 LaugavegurWe recommend it, lively and exotic small dishes
Bergsson Mathús
3 TemplarasundNice for breakfast or lunch. Close to the Pond down town
Eldsmiðjan
81 LaugavegurPizza, dine in or take away
Fish Company
One of the best, excellent food and service. a bit pricy
Valdís
Grandagarðurone of the best ice cream stores
Nice cool bistro/café/restaurant/bar, close by. Just on the corner by Hallgrimskirkja church. Small dishes of all kinds of food.
69 abantu bendawo batusa
ROK
26a FrakkastígurNice cool bistro/café/restaurant/bar, close by. Just on the corner by Hallgrimskirkja church. Small dishes of all kinds of food.
Great food, trendy new restaurant/bar on the middle of Laugavegur, ground floor of Ion City hotel
63 abantu bendawo batusa
Sumac Grill + Drinks
28, 101 LaugavegurGreat food, trendy new restaurant/bar on the middle of Laugavegur, ground floor of Ion City hotel
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurIcelandic food served in a new, and somewhat bold way
Great fish, one of the best, relaxed and not to pricey. Also at Grandi old harbor
78 abantu bendawo batusa
Messinn
Great fish, one of the best, relaxed and not to pricey. Also at Grandi old harbor
Great fish, really nice fish buffet and fish soup at lunch. Not to fancy, right on the water at the old harbor
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Messinn Granda
8 GrandagarðurGreat fish, really nice fish buffet and fish soup at lunch. Not to fancy, right on the water at the old harbor
corner of Hverfisgata and Smidjustigur, new, small trendy place, small courses, nice food, relaxed
56 abantu bendawo batusa
MAT BAR
26 Hverfisgatacorner of Hverfisgata and Smidjustigur, new, small trendy place, small courses, nice food, relaxed
Hraðlestin
great Indian food, also take away.
Hraðlestin
great Indian take away
Nice local cafe/restaurant close to the popular swimming pool Sundlaug Vesturbaejar. Nice 20 min stroll from the center
218 abantu bendawo batusa
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiNice local cafe/restaurant close to the popular swimming pool Sundlaug Vesturbaejar. Nice 20 min stroll from the center
restaurants, bakery, ice cream and more. Really nice relaxed food hall, and by the Bus stop nr 10 (drop off/pick up)
367 abantu bendawo batusa
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 Laugavegurrestaurants, bakery, ice cream and more. Really nice relaxed food hall, and by the Bus stop nr 10 (drop off/pick up)
food hall - by the harbor in the Grandi area, Grandagardur. All kinds of food booths, really nice, relaxed and not so costly
135 abantu bendawo batusa
Grandi Mathöll
16 Grandagarðurfood hall - by the harbor in the Grandi area, Grandagardur. All kinds of food booths, really nice, relaxed and not so costly
simplest kind of quick food - simple menu, cheap and small, grab, eat and go:-)
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Icelandic Street Food
simplest kind of quick food - simple menu, cheap and small, grab, eat and go:-)
Valdís
Grandagarðurgood icecram - on Frakkastigur, close to Laugavegur - 4min walk
quick nice soups, homemade noodles, close to the old harbor, - very small friendly place
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Ramen Momo
16 Tryggvagataquick nice soups, homemade noodles, close to the old harbor, - very small friendly place
Essentials
expensive! but open 24 hours. (about 10-15 min walk from the apartment
57 abantu bendawo batusa
hverfisgata 12
12 Hverfisgataexpensive! but open 24 hours. (about 10-15 min walk from the apartment
Krónan
50 Reykjavikurvegura littlebit more selection than Bonus,
Entertainment & Activities
Just renovated, in the middle of the city. Indoor/outdoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tubs, sauna - 10 min walk from the apartment
484 abantu bendawo batusa
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurJust renovated, in the middle of the city. Indoor/outdoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tubs, sauna - 10 min walk from the apartment
a popular and nice outdoor pool, with several outdoor hot tubs. Steambath
458 abantu bendawo batusa
Vesturbæjarlaug
Hofsvallagataa popular and nice outdoor pool, with several outdoor hot tubs. Steambath
Shopping
monopoly in sale of alcohol! Open from 11 until18 monday - saturday - Closed on sundays
189 abantu bendawo batusa
Vínbúðin
10a Austurstrætimonopoly in sale of alcohol! Open from 11 until18 monday - saturday - Closed on sundays
Hidden gem! In our opinion, the best gentleman store in Reykjavík
53 abantu bendawo batusa
Herrafataverzlun Kormáks og Skjaldar
Hidden gem! In our opinion, the best gentleman store in Reykjavík
Clothes,accessories and shoes, high fashion. Mostly their own icelandic design
22 abantu bendawo batusa
KronKron
63 LaugavegurClothes,accessories and shoes, high fashion. Mostly their own icelandic design
Icelandic design with emphasis on recycling. Also nice brands such as Rachel Allegra. Really nice and trendy store
50 abantu bendawo batusa
Aftur clothing
45 LaugavegurIcelandic design with emphasis on recycling. Also nice brands such as Rachel Allegra. Really nice and trendy store
A few Icelandic designers run this design store at Barónsstigur, nice items - cheramic, textil and more
6 abantu bendawo batusa
mun
27 BarónsstígurA few Icelandic designers run this design store at Barónsstigur, nice items - cheramic, textil and more
Drinks & Nightlife
Down to earth neighborhood bar - place to drink and chat (low music) We recommend Brio beer - their own production
82 abantu bendawo batusa
Ölstofa
VegamótastígurDown to earth neighborhood bar - place to drink and chat (low music) We recommend Brio beer - their own production
Kex is a bar, restaurant, and a hostel. Beautifully furnished, vintage decoration, Nice patio outside for sunny days! Great atmo, and you may even expect live music
176 abantu bendawo batusa
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataKex is a bar, restaurant, and a hostel. Beautifully furnished, vintage decoration, Nice patio outside for sunny days! Great atmo, and you may even expect live music
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurSmall and friendly bar very close to the apartment
Mikkeller & Friends
12 HverfisgataNice decoration
Petersen svítan
Rooftop bar, nice view! On the top of the old Opera house
Vedur
33, 101 Klapparstígursmall, cozy bar
Getting Around
Hótel Leifur Eiríksson
45 SkólavörðustígurAn idea for a pick-up / drop-off place, for tours etc
Bus Terminal Reykjavik
10 VatnsmýrarvegurThe Bus Terminal BSÍ - Flybus terminal. Car rental
Hlemmur Square
Bus stop nr 10
Sightseeing
Hallgrimskirkja
The landmark church on the hill