Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Great fish
Grillmarkaðurinn
Trendy and popular, usually great food
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurNice, in the middle of down town
Núðluskálin
8 SkólavörðustígurGreat Thai soups, take-away or eat there.
Kol Restaurant
40 SkólavörðustígurNice service and food, close to the landmark church
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurOne of the best coffee places in Reykjavík
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurGreat coffee
New hipster bakery, close to Reykjavík roasters. Nice bread and buns
316 Einheimische empfehlen
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurNew hipster bakery, close to Reykjavík roasters. Nice bread and buns
Askur, Brasserie
SuðurlandsbrautAn old classic. basic but nice
Fylgifiskar
26 BorgartúnReally nice fish courses for take away
Krúska
12 SuðurlandsbrautReally nice healthy food
Gló
Great healthy food!
Kaffi Lækur
74a LaugarnesvegurThe local café close to the swimming pool. Nice bistro / café.
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 Einheimische empfehlen
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
Drinks & Nightlife
Bjórgarðurinn
ÞórunnartúnNice bar, also serve food. Beer specialists. Often live jazz.
One of the local classics, low key music. Popular amongst the down town locals
82 Einheimische empfehlen
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 Einheimische empfehlen
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
Entertainment & Activities
In Laugardalur you'll find one of the most popular swimming pools. A work out place Worldclass, boost bar and more.
154 Einheimische empfehlen
Laugardalur
In Laugardalur you'll find one of the most popular swimming pools. A work out place Worldclass, boost bar and more.
Arts & Culture
Usually interesting art, café, nice place by the sea side and the harbour
350 Einheimische empfehlen
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataUsually interesting art, café, nice place by the sea side and the harbour
a nice gallery to visit, they also have a good café
276 Einheimische empfehlen
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 Flókagataa nice gallery to visit, they also have a good café
Shopping
A great characteristic clothing store, and so much more. One of our favorites
53 Einheimische empfehlen
Herrafataverzlun Kormáks og Skjaldar
A great characteristic clothing store, and so much more. One of our favorites
Nice design, some of it from recycled fabrics. Jewlery and fragrances. Pricy, but quality stuff
50 Einheimische empfehlen
Aftur clothing
45 LaugavegurNice design, some of it from recycled fabrics. Jewlery and fragrances. Pricy, but quality stuff
Essentials
There is another Bónus closer, at Holtagardar, a mall which is at Skútuvogur. A low price chain
135 Einheimische empfehlen
Bónus
11-13 SkipholtThere is another Bónus closer, at Holtagardar, a mall which is at Skútuvogur. A low price chain
Liquor store, owned by the Government, check the website to see opening hours
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Vínbúðin
2 SkútuvogurLiquor store, owned by the Government, check the website to see opening hours
Getting Around
Gray Line Bus Terminal - Skarfabakki
4 KlettagarðarDay tours etc.