Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Messinn
Excellent fish - we recommend it!
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Great fish
Grillmarkaðurinn
Trendy, popular - great food
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurNice, in the middle of down town
Núðluskálin
8 SkólavörðustígurGreat Thai soups, take-away or eat there
Nice service and food, close to the landmark church
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kol Restaurant
40 SkólavörðustígurNice service and food, close to the landmark church
One of the best coffee places in Reykjavík. Close to Hallgrimskirkja, the landmark church
245 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurOne of the best coffee places in Reykjavík. Close to Hallgrimskirkja, the landmark church
Fylgifiskar
26 BorgartúnReally nice fish courses for take away
Gló
All kind of great healthy afood
Very popular amongst locals. French bistro and bar. Nice food, fish of the day usually delicious. sometimes difficult to get a table. Nice lively atmo and cozy
288 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataVery popular amongst locals. French bistro and bar. Nice food, fish of the day usually delicious. sometimes difficult to get a table. Nice lively atmo and cozy
The local café close to the swimming pool. Nice bistro / café.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kaffi Lækur
74a LaugarnesvegurThe local café close to the swimming pool. Nice bistro / café.
Essentials
There is a Bonus store closer to the apartment: Holtagardar, next to Gray line Bus terminal. 10 -15 min walk from the apartment
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bónus
11-13 SkipholtThere is a Bonus store closer to the apartment: Holtagardar, next to Gray line Bus terminal. 10 -15 min walk from the apartment
Liquor store, owned by the Government, check the website to see opening hours
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vínbúðin
2 SkútuvogurLiquor store, owned by the Government, check the website to see opening hours
More expensive than Bonus or Kronan stores, however there are more options and variety. Aprox. 10 min drive from the apartment
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hagkaup
15 FaxafenMore expensive than Bonus or Kronan stores, however there are more options and variety. Aprox. 10 min drive from the apartment
Parks & Nature
Botanic garden, family park and in Laugardalur you'll find one of the most popular swimming pools. A work out place Worldclass, boost bar and more.
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laugardalur
Botanic garden, family park and in Laugardalur you'll find one of the most popular swimming pools. A work out place Worldclass, boost bar and more.
Shopping
KIOSK
Icelandic design
A great characteristic clothing store, and so much more. One of our favorites
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Herrafataverzlun Kormáks og Skjaldar
A great characteristic clothing store, and so much more. One of our favorites
Kormákur og Skjöldur
28 SkólavörðustígurWomens clothing on Skólavörðustigur. mens clothing on Laugavegur ;-)
Nice design, some of it from recycled fabrics. Jewlery and fragrances. Pricy, but quality stuff
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aftur clothing
45 LaugavegurNice design, some of it from recycled fabrics. Jewlery and fragrances. Pricy, but quality stuff
Arts & Culture
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataSightseeing
The landmark church. Ascend to the top of the bell tower for a great view over the city
743 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hallgrimskirkja
The landmark church. Ascend to the top of the bell tower for a great view over the city
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the local classics, low key music. Popular amongst the down town locals
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ölstofa
VegamótastígurOne of the local classics, low key music. Popular amongst the down town locals
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurPopular bar down town
Rosenberg
27 KlapparstígurLive music, bar and food
This is a hostel, a bistro, a music venue - so multi functional. They serve a few cources which are pretty nice, also nice for drinks or coffee. And sometimes they offer live music. Nice interior, relaxed atmo
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataThis is a hostel, a bistro, a music venue - so multi functional. They serve a few cources which are pretty nice, also nice for drinks or coffee. And sometimes they offer live music. Nice interior, relaxed atmo