Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Grillmarkaðurinn
Trendy and cool, owned by one of our known chefs Hrefna Saetran
Fish Company
One of the best, fish and lobster for example, great, but of course a bit pricy
Valdís
GrandagarðurOne of the best Icecream shop
Eldsmiðjan
81 LaugavegurPizza, just on the next corner, dine or take away
Bergsson Mathús
3 TemplarasundNice for breakfast or lunch. Close to the Pond down town
Public House Gastropub
24 LaugavegurWe recommend it, lively and exotic small dishes
a nice spot to have a drink, or dine, close to the harbour and the upcoming Grandi area, right on the waterfront
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Bryggjan Brugghús
8 Grandagarður a nice spot to have a drink, or dine, close to the harbour and the upcoming Grandi area, right on the waterfront
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
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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
Lobster and fish, and a bit of fusion. Located in a busy spot on the corner of Ódinsgata and Skólavördustígur
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Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurLobster and fish, and a bit of fusion. Located in a busy spot on the corner of Ódinsgata and Skólavördustígur
Fiskmarkaðurinn
asian fusion
Great indian food! Approx. 5 min walking distance from the apartment. You can also go to Austurlanda hradlestin on Lækjargata; same owners and similar food but cheaper.
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Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataGreat indian food! Approx. 5 min walking distance from the apartment. You can also go to Austurlanda hradlestin on Lækjargata; same owners and similar food but cheaper.
Snaps Bistro
1 Þórsgatabistro - great food, relaxed atmo but usually quite busy.
Nice breakfast and lunch - (and you can wash your laundry while you enjoy your meal!)
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The Laundromat Cafe
9 AusturstrætiNice breakfast and lunch - (and you can wash your laundry while you enjoy your meal!)
Only 2 minutes away, this cosy and popular café that offers great coffee and a small menu (croissants, toast etc)
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Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurOnly 2 minutes away, this cosy and popular café that offers great coffee and a small menu (croissants, toast etc)
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurA popular bakery and coffea house, 10 min from the apartment
Hlemmur food hall, recently opened, relaxed atmo. Great coffee, bread, various fast food, "smörrebröd", Vietnamese food, Mexican food and more. Opens early for coffee and closes between 9pm and 11pm, depending.
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Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurHlemmur food hall, recently opened, relaxed atmo. Great coffee, bread, various fast food, "smörrebröd", Vietnamese food, Mexican food and more. Opens early for coffee and closes between 9pm and 11pm, depending.
Vínyl bistro
76 HverfisgataVegan restaurant on Hverfisgata, relaxed atmosphere, quite popular
Gló
Great healthy food, really nice place, view over Laugavegur og Klapparstígur
Bar and restaurant. Modern, lively and trendy. Great food, on the middle of Laugavegur
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Sumac Grill + Drinks
28, 101 LaugavegurBar and restaurant. Modern, lively and trendy. Great food, on the middle of Laugavegur
Messinn
Delicious fish, one of the best. Cosy and not too pricey
Messinn Granda
8 GrandagarðurGreat for lunch; fish and fish soup - right on the water front
New lively small restaurant/bar on the corner of Hverfisgata and Smidjustigur. Small courses, - great squid
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MAT BAR
26 HverfisgataNew lively small restaurant/bar on the corner of Hverfisgata and Smidjustigur. Small courses, - great squid
Hraðlestin
Great Indian Take away on Hverfisgata
Great Indian food, nice place and Take away as well. Next best to Austur Indíafélagið
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Hraðlestin
Great Indian food, nice place and Take away as well. Next best to Austur Indíafélagið
Nice cosy local place close to the popular swimming pool Sundlaug Vesturbaejar. Nice 20-30 min stroll from the center
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Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiNice cosy local place close to the popular swimming pool Sundlaug Vesturbaejar. Nice 20-30 min stroll from the center
Drinks & Nightlife
Mikkeller & Friends
12 Hverfisgatanice decoration
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
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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
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Down to earth neighborhood bar - place to drink and chat (low music) We recommend Brio beer - their own production
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Ölstofa
VegamótastígurDown to earth neighborhood bar - place to drink and chat (low music) We recommend Brio beer - their own production
Kaldi Bar
20a Laugavegurpopular bar in the middle of the city center
Petersen svítan
Rooftop bar, large terrace, great view. On top of the old Opera house
Sightseeing
哈尔格林姆教堂
The landmark church on the hill
Grótta
8 SuðurströndA lighthouse out on a small peninsula, in the suburb Seltjarnarnes.
Old part of Reykjavík, a village within the city. Nice to stroll around the area amongst the old wooden and corrugated houses
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Grjótagata
GrjótagataOld part of Reykjavík, a village within the city. Nice to stroll around the area amongst the old wooden and corrugated houses
The old fishermen's working area. Now, a new lively area with restaurants, artists, ice cream parlor and more
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Grandagarður
GrandagarðurThe old fishermen's working area. Now, a new lively area with restaurants, artists, ice cream parlor and more
Parks & Nature
the botanical garden in Reykjavík. Café Flora to stop for coffee
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Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 Hverfisgatathe botanical garden in Reykjavík. Café Flora to stop for coffee
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Family park. The icelandic animals such as hens, horses, cows, sheep, seals and more. Activities for the children. Botanic garden next to this one
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Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
Family park. The icelandic animals such as hens, horses, cows, sheep, seals and more. Activities for the children. Botanic garden next to this one
Hljómskálagarður
our tiny little "central park" by the pond
Our pond downtown, ducks and geese, nowadays the seagull is "robbing" them of the bread that we are feeding them. A park around it Hljómskálagardurinn, our small tiny "central park"
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Tjörnin
Our pond downtown, ducks and geese, nowadays the seagull is "robbing" them of the bread that we are feeding them. A park around it Hljómskálagardurinn, our small tiny "central park"
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
man made beach, outdoor hot tub, by the North Atlantic ocean
Arts & Culture
Whales of Iceland
The whale museum
Iceland Art gallery and museum, close to the pond.
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National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
Iceland Art gallery and museum, close to the pond.
worth a visit, close to the harbour, nice rustic gallery divided into several spaces, café.
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Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 Tryggvagataworth a visit, close to the harbour, nice rustic gallery divided into several spaces, café.
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A really nice outdoor garden, behind the museum itself, with sculptures from Einar Jónsson
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Einar Jónsson Museum
51 NjarðargataA really nice outdoor garden, behind the museum itself, with sculptures from Einar Jónsson
Shopping
Icelandic design with emphasis on recycling. Also nice brands such as Rachel Allegra. Really nice and trendy store
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Aftur clothing
45 LaugavegurIcelandic design with emphasis on recycling. Also nice brands such as Rachel Allegra. Really nice and trendy store
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KronKron
63 LaugavegurClothes,accessories and shoes, high fashion. Mostly their own icelandic design
Hidden gem! In our opinion, the best gentleman store in Reykjavík
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Herrafataverzlun Kormáks og Skjaldar
Hidden gem! In our opinion, the best gentleman store in Reykjavík
monopoly in sale of alcohol! Open from 11 until18 monday - saturday - Closed on sundays
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Vínbúðin
10a Austurstrætimonopoly in sale of alcohol! Open from 11 until18 monday - saturday - Closed on sundays
mun
27 BarónsstígurThe design store next door! A few Icelandic designers; textil, cheramic and more
Essentials
Krónan
50 Reykjavikurvegura littlebit more selection than Bonus,
low priced supermarket in Laugavegur- about 10 min walking distance from the apartment
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Bónus
low priced supermarket in Laugavegur- about 10 min walking distance from the apartment
hverfisgata 12
12 Hverfisgataexpensive! but open 24 hours. (about 10-15 min walk from the apartment