Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Great food, drinks and service. They also serve breakfast and brunch.
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Apotek Restaurant
16 AusturstrætiGreat food, drinks and service. They also serve breakfast and brunch.
Grillmarkaðurinn
Excellent restaurant
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataLively place frequented by locals
Kaffivagninn
10 GrandagarðurGreat for fish at lunch time
It is right on the ground floor of the building. Excellent food and drinks. On every Saturday from 15:00-17:00 there is a jazz session on the square behind the building which can be enjoyed both from the balcony or from the square. The also do take out.
34 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Jómfrúin - Scandinavian Kitchen
4 LækjargataIt is right on the ground floor of the building. Excellent food and drinks. On every Saturday from 15:00-17:00 there is a jazz session on the square behind the building which can be enjoyed both from the balcony or from the square. The also do take out.
One of the old classics of Reykjavik. Been around since 1989 and still has many original menu items. Great for fish.
93 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Þrír frakkar
14 BaldursgataOne of the old classics of Reykjavik. Been around since 1989 and still has many original menu items. Great for fish.
The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurGreat for brunch on weekends
Bergsson Mathús
3 TemplarasundExcellent food. Brunch on weekends
Grái kötturinn
16a HverfisgataBreakfast. One of Reykjavik's first breakfast place
Cafe Paris
14 AusturstrætiGood menu selection. Great location
Kitchen & Wine
A really nice lounge and restaurants for drinks or food. Casual and lively.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bar at the Holt is a classic. Excellent selection of drinks and great service. Happy hour between 17:00-19:00. The have a great collection of paintings from Icelandic artists.
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Hotel Holt
37 BergstaðastrætiThe Bar at the Holt is a classic. Excellent selection of drinks and great service. Happy hour between 17:00-19:00. The have a great collection of paintings from Icelandic artists.
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurLively local hangout for the 35-50 crowd
Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataA lively bar and restaurant by the old harbor
Sightseeing
Probably the best views in town from the top of the clock tower
743 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Hallgrimskirkja
Probably the best views in town from the top of the clock tower
Arts & Culture
The Culture House
15 HverfisgataOften have interesting displays
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataGreat museum of Icelandic history.
Great for the lovers of visual art
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National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
Great for the lovers of visual art
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataAnother spot for art lovers
Getting Around
Name
Langholtsvegur One of the smaller players but with good quality cars and good service.
There are bus stops for many routes very close to the building
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Lækjargata
LækjargataThere are bus stops for many routes very close to the building
Essentials
Really small but with a great selection of excellent food and delicacies.
202 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Melabúðin
Really small but with a great selection of excellent food and delicacies.
Excellent gym next to a municipal swimming pool. Great walking paths near by also.
74 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
World Class
Excellent gym next to a municipal swimming pool. Great walking paths near by also.
Parks & Nature
Great trails and views only 15-20 minutes drive from the center.
99 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Heiðmörk
Great trails and views only 15-20 minutes drive from the center.
Esjan
A trail known to many locals as they train for longer hikes.