Guidebook for Reykjavík
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While arrive or depart you can take the flight-bus to this hotel, just in 2 min you are with us, just need to cross the square opposite the hotel.
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CenterHotel Midgardur
120 LaugavegurWhile arrive or depart you can take the flight-bus to this hotel, just in 2 min you are with us, just need to cross the square opposite the hotel.
The biggest swimming pool in Reykjavik, my favorites. You can take the buses from Hlemmur or walk, it takes around 20 min.
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Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurThe biggest swimming pool in Reykjavik, my favorites. You can take the buses from Hlemmur or walk, it takes around 20 min.
The oldest swimming pool in Reykjavik. It has a indoors pool but with hot tubes on the roof. Worth trying while relaxing after your day.
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Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurThe oldest swimming pool in Reykjavik. It has a indoors pool but with hot tubes on the roof. Worth trying while relaxing after your day.
The main street, just a step from the apartment, filled with all sorts of stores, cafes, restaurant, bars and more...
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Laugavegur
LaugavegurThe main street, just a step from the apartment, filled with all sorts of stores, cafes, restaurant, bars and more...
The main bus station, from here you can go to all directions.
Soon to become a food market.
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Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurThe main bus station, from here you can go to all directions.
Soon to become a food market.
Dome shaped, glass supported on massive old water tanks. High quality revolving restaurant, unique dining experience with a panoramic views. Also a small café, with an observation platform.
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Perlan
Dome shaped, glass supported on massive old water tanks. High quality revolving restaurant, unique dining experience with a panoramic views. Also a small café, with an observation platform.
Arts & Culture
Art Museum, one of my favorite places. With a nice cafe/bistro and faboulus park http://artmuseum.is/kjarvalsstadir
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Reykjavík Kunstmuseum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataArt Museum, one of my favorite places. With a nice cafe/bistro and faboulus park http://artmuseum.is/kjarvalsstadir
The Icelandic Phallological Museum is a one of a kind...
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Isländisches Phallusmuseum
2 KalkofnsvegurThe Icelandic Phallological Museum is a one of a kind...
Isländisches Nationaltheater
19 Hverfisgatafor those interested in theather.
One of my favorite museums. Once the largest building in town, a former offices and warehouses of Reykjavik Harbor. Usually with very interested exhibitions, worth visiting. Cafe/Bistro.
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Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús
17 TryggvagataOne of my favorite museums. Once the largest building in town, a former offices and warehouses of Reykjavik Harbor. Usually with very interested exhibitions, worth visiting. Cafe/Bistro.
Cinema with a main focus on new and interested films from all around the world as well as older one. You might be able to catch some Icelandic movies here.
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Bíó Paradís
54 HverfisgataCinema with a main focus on new and interested films from all around the world as well as older one. You might be able to catch some Icelandic movies here.
Sightseeing
Very popular tourist attraction. The Sun Voyager takes only few minutes walking from our house and It's so beautiful to walk the coastline. Notice also the stonework on your walk...
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Sonnenfahrt
Very popular tourist attraction. The Sun Voyager takes only few minutes walking from our house and It's so beautiful to walk the coastline. Notice also the stonework on your walk...
The former French consulate, called Höfði, was the site of the Reykjavík Summit in 1986. Nearby is an interesting piece of art from the Berlin wall, weight 4 tons.
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Höfði
FélagstúnThe former French consulate, called Höfði, was the site of the Reykjavík Summit in 1986. Nearby is an interesting piece of art from the Berlin wall, weight 4 tons.
A lively square with a lot of cafes and restaurant around. Usually packed in the summer. It has also been a focal point of protests due to the close location to the Parliament of Iceland.
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Austurvöllur
101 PósthússtrætiA lively square with a lot of cafes and restaurant around. Usually packed in the summer. It has also been a focal point of protests due to the close location to the Parliament of Iceland.
The best view of Reykjavik can be captured from the tower of this beautiful church Hallgrímskirkja and it's also beautiful inside.
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Hallgrímskirkja
The best view of Reykjavik can be captured from the tower of this beautiful church Hallgrímskirkja and it's also beautiful inside.
the most active area outside Laugavegur the main shopping street (which Icelanders also call downtown) and it's area around. Shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, museum etc...
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Centre
the most active area outside Laugavegur the main shopping street (which Icelanders also call downtown) and it's area around. Shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, museum etc...
With Hallgrímskirkja Church and the Cosy and charming street Skólavörðustigur which is filled of interesting shops, cafes and restaurants, on the hill is Hallgrímskirkja church and art museum of Einar Jónsson, Icelandic first modern sculptur, worth visiting.
Skólavörðuholt/ Skolavorduholt
With Hallgrímskirkja Church and the Cosy and charming street Skólavörðustigur which is filled of interesting shops, cafes and restaurants, on the hill is Hallgrímskirkja church and art museum of Einar Jónsson, Icelandic first modern sculptur, worth visiting.
Food Scene
Probably the best hamburger in town, with a lot of variety to choose from. It can be quiet busy sometimes as it is very popular place.
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Íslenska Hamborgarafabrikkan
KatrínartúnProbably the best hamburger in town, with a lot of variety to choose from. It can be quiet busy sometimes as it is very popular place.
Another excellent cafe, 2 min. from home. Also located in Bankastræti.
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Kaffitár
Another excellent cafe, 2 min. from home. Also located in Bankastræti.
Excellent Chinese restaurant , not as the usual tourist places you visit, the food is very good.
Bambus Restaurant
16 BorgartúnExcellent Chinese restaurant , not as the usual tourist places you visit, the food is very good.
One of the oldest Cafe's in Reykjavik, worth visiting for a cup of cafe and Icelandic pancake or waffle, cosy and charming place.
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Mokka Kaffi
3A SkólavörðustígurOne of the oldest Cafe's in Reykjavik, worth visiting for a cup of cafe and Icelandic pancake or waffle, cosy and charming place.
One of my favorite cafe /bistro in the summer.... a beautiful and quiet place located in the botanic garden
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Flóran Garden Bistro
GrasagarðinumOne of my favorite cafe /bistro in the summer.... a beautiful and quiet place located in the botanic garden
another good option for your breakfast, coffee or lunch where there locals go.... just few minutes away from home. It is at the corner of Brautarholt and Stórholt, not right located on the map.
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Reykjavik Roasters
1 Kárastíguranother good option for your breakfast, coffee or lunch where there locals go.... just few minutes away from home. It is at the corner of Brautarholt and Stórholt, not right located on the map.
The smallest place but some says the best burgers....
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Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataThe smallest place but some says the best burgers....
Gló
fantastic vegetarian restaurant
Probably the best bakery, a cafe as well, Italian style. They have been here since 1920.
This bakery and cafe is located on Laugavegur 36, not where it is shown on the map. Opens 6.30
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Sandholt
36 LaugavegurProbably the best bakery, a cafe as well, Italian style. They have been here since 1920.
This bakery and cafe is located on Laugavegur 36, not where it is shown on the map. Opens 6.30
... in a mood for ice cream, I recomend this shop, they make their own recipe, yummy!
Paradis ice cream parlor
... in a mood for ice cream, I recomend this shop, they make their own recipe, yummy!
Snæland for your traditional Icelandic ice cream, candy, hot dog, hamburghers etc... take away food.
Laugavegur 164
164 LaugavegurSnæland for your traditional Icelandic ice cream, candy, hot dog, hamburghers etc... take away food.
Almost at our doorstep. Trendy and interesting small food hall. New in town since 2017 previously a central bus terminal. It offer variety of great vendors offering a range of multicultural food. Lots of different options for eating and drinking in cool atmosphere. Here you'll also find one of the best bakery in town, small coffee shop, the best ice cream and small vegetable market offering fresh food as well.
Opening hours 8am - 11pm.
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Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurAlmost at our doorstep. Trendy and interesting small food hall. New in town since 2017 previously a central bus terminal. It offer variety of great vendors offering a range of multicultural food. Lots of different options for eating and drinking in cool atmosphere. Here you'll also find one of the best bakery in town, small coffee shop, the best ice cream and small vegetable market offering fresh food as well.
Opening hours 8am - 11pm.
Essentials
10-11
11 Austurstrætinot the cheapest grocery store but ok
Bónus
Low cost supermarket, 8 min. from our place.
Parks & Nature
A fabulous place on a sunny day. The only beach in Reykjavik and man made. Here the cold sea and hot geothermal water fuse together. Big hot tube and a steam bath. Changing rooms and hot showers.
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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
A fabulous place on a sunny day. The only beach in Reykjavik and man made. Here the cold sea and hot geothermal water fuse together. Big hot tube and a steam bath. Changing rooms and hot showers.
Shopping
Cosy and charming street filled of interesting shops, cafes and restaurants, on the hill is Hallgrímskirkja church and art museum of Einar Jónsson, Icelandic first modern sculptur, worth visiting.
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Skólavörðustígur
SkólavörðustígurCosy and charming street filled of interesting shops, cafes and restaurants, on the hill is Hallgrímskirkja church and art museum of Einar Jónsson, Icelandic first modern sculptur, worth visiting.
Penninn Eymundsson Laugavegi
77 Laugavegura nice cafe and a bookstore, near home
Herb & spice farm at Þverholt 7. interested little shop.
It is located much closer than showed on the map.
Þverholt
ÞverholtHerb & spice farm at Þverholt 7. interested little shop.
It is located much closer than showed on the map.
Kringlan
4-12 KringlanThe nearest mall, 20 min. walk
Salt Eldhús
2 Þórunnartúntry this fresh food Delicatessen, Johansen Deli.
The main shopping street, just a step from the apartment, filled with all sorts of stores, cafes, restaurant, bars and more...
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Laugavegur
LaugavegurThe main shopping street, just a step from the apartment, filled with all sorts of stores, cafes, restaurant, bars and more...