Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Eldsmiðjan
81 Laugavegurit´s a nice pizza place - just on the corner of our street
the local bistro, good food, great atmosphere, family friendly at day but also good for drinks at night!
288 Einheimische empfehlen
Snaps Bistro
1 Þórsgatathe local bistro, good food, great atmosphere, family friendly at day but also good for drinks at night!
wonderful bakery - the sourdough bread is to die for and the cinnamon rolls too! There is always something lovely coming out of the oven (which can be spotted behind a glass wall) - but the morning cinnamon rolls are usually finished by ten in the morning!
315 Einheimische empfehlen
Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígurwonderful bakery - the sourdough bread is to die for and the cinnamon rolls too! There is always something lovely coming out of the oven (which can be spotted behind a glass wall) - but the morning cinnamon rolls are usually finished by ten in the morning!
Kaffifélagið
10 Skólavörðustígurgreat coffee!
Excellent coffee and incredible cinnamon scones (perfect with butter)
245 Einheimische empfehlen
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurExcellent coffee and incredible cinnamon scones (perfect with butter)
C is for Cookie
TýsgataNice little place close by
Great place for lunch - the fish is always fresh and lovely - plus there is an excellent cheese shop adjoined to the restaurant!
55 Einheimische empfehlen
Ostabúðin
8 SkólavörðustígurGreat place for lunch - the fish is always fresh and lovely - plus there is an excellent cheese shop adjoined to the restaurant!
small restaurant/café that specializes in Icelandic goods. Right in front of the big church Hallgrímskirkja
67 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Loki
28 Lokastígursmall restaurant/café that specializes in Icelandic goods. Right in front of the big church Hallgrímskirkja
Shalimar
4 Austurstrætivery nice pakistani restaurant - great food - not too expensive!
Essentials
Krambúð
42 SkólavörðustígurMini market - open 09 - 23:30
you can not buy alcohol in grocery stores in Iceland - you have to go to "Ríkið" or the Vine and liquor stores - like this one!
189 Einheimische empfehlen
Vínbúðin
10a Austurstrætiyou can not buy alcohol in grocery stores in Iceland - you have to go to "Ríkið" or the Vine and liquor stores - like this one!
A bistro and a laundromat - with activities for children
111 Einheimische empfehlen
The Laundromat Cafe
9 AusturstrætiA bistro and a laundromat - with activities for children
Lyfja
pharmacy - open from 09-18 week days
Landsbankinn
11 Austurstrætibank - open 09-16 weekdays
Landspitali University Hospital
24 SkaftahlíðHospital
Shopping
Not cheap but really lovely, has both Icelandic and international goods. Wonderful clothes for women, men and children!
71 Einheimische empfehlen
Geysir
16 SkólavörðustígurNot cheap but really lovely, has both Icelandic and international goods. Wonderful clothes for women, men and children!
Lovely bookstore (not big but nice selection) and coffee shop - very family friendly - we go there all the time!
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Penninn Eymundsson Skólavörðustíg
11 SkólavörðustígurLovely bookstore (not big but nice selection) and coffee shop - very family friendly - we go there all the time!
sells Icelandic sweaters (lopapeysa) - hand knitted by women across the country - also other articles from the Icelandic lopi - and lopi (if you are a keen knitter).
55 Einheimische empfehlen
The Handknitting Association of Iceland
19 Skólavörðustígursells Icelandic sweaters (lopapeysa) - hand knitted by women across the country - also other articles from the Icelandic lopi - and lopi (if you are a keen knitter).
jewellery and all sorts of beautiful things - from furniture to clothes. A concept store really
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Aurum by Guðbjörg Jewellery
4 Bankastrætijewellery and all sorts of beautiful things - from furniture to clothes. A concept store really
iglo+indi
4 GarðatorgChildren´s clothing - icelandic design, mostly organic cotton. Very nice.
Getting Around
Airport bus terminal - also busses for the countryside
140 Einheimische empfehlen
BSI Reykjavik station
Airport bus terminal - also busses for the countryside
Drinks & Nightlife
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurGood for a beer and chat
Húrra
Drinks and live music
Kaffibarinn
Good for drinks and later in the night - drinking and dancing
Sightseeing
The biggest church in Iceland - right around the corner - spectacular views of Reykjavík from the tower!
743 Einheimische empfehlen
Hallgrímskirkja
The biggest church in Iceland - right around the corner - spectacular views of Reykjavík from the tower!
The Parliament, beautiful old house down by the Austurvöllur square. Surrounded by restaurants and café´s - very nice on sunny days.
88 Einheimische empfehlen
Parlamentsgebäude – Alþingishúsið
KirkjutorgThe Parliament, beautiful old house down by the Austurvöllur square. Surrounded by restaurants and café´s - very nice on sunny days.
Arts & Culture
A tiny village of old houses moved from various spots to form a little community where everything has been restored to it´s old ways. Different show highlight different periods in Iceland´s history, some very nice things for children as well. Recommend the hot chocolate and waffles! The gift shop is also nice!
168 Einheimische empfehlen
Árbær Open Air Museum
110 KistuhylurA tiny village of old houses moved from various spots to form a little community where everything has been restored to it´s old ways. Different show highlight different periods in Iceland´s history, some very nice things for children as well. Recommend the hot chocolate and waffles! The gift shop is also nice!
great modern art museum (with a lovely café that has a beautiful view of the harbor)
350 Einheimische empfehlen
Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús
17 Tryggvagatagreat modern art museum (with a lovely café that has a beautiful view of the harbor)
20.th century art museum - usually something interesting on. Set in a lovely public park and boasts a nice café. It also has a workshop and a space for children.
276 Einheimische empfehlen
Reykjavík Kunstmuseum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 Flókagata20.th century art museum - usually something interesting on. Set in a lovely public park and boasts a nice café. It also has a workshop and a space for children.
Beautiful Concert hall by the harbor. Wonderful concerts and happenings most days - but also a café, a great restaurant and amazing scenery. Hard to miss when you walk down the main street but well worth a closer look (also has some shops)
535 Einheimische empfehlen
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiBeautiful Concert hall by the harbor. Wonderful concerts and happenings most days - but also a café, a great restaurant and amazing scenery. Hard to miss when you walk down the main street but well worth a closer look (also has some shops)