Guidebook for Reykjavík

Ingi Thor
Guidebook for Reykjavík

Food Scene

Great place with good atmosphere and great food, Sushi, fish and meat dishes. Try the "Surf & Turf", "Volcano" & rolls. 3-5 min walk from apartment. BookInAdvance http://sushisamba.is/?lang=en
143 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Sushi Social
5 Þingholtsstræti
143 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Great place with good atmosphere and great food, Sushi, fish and meat dishes. Try the "Surf & Turf", "Volcano" & rolls. 3-5 min walk from apartment. BookInAdvance http://sushisamba.is/?lang=en
Another great restaurant - known for great grilled gourmet - steaks & fish. Has great burgers on lunchmenu only on weekdays. Book in advance. http://www.grillmarkadurinn.is/en/
336 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Grillmarkaðurinn
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Another great restaurant - known for great grilled gourmet - steaks & fish. Has great burgers on lunchmenu only on weekdays. Book in advance. http://www.grillmarkadurinn.is/en/
Is a bar / restaurant by the harbour. Very nice and upcoming area in Reykjavik - some other restaurants as well there. http://www.slippbarinn.is/en
136 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata
136 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Is a bar / restaurant by the harbour. Very nice and upcoming area in Reykjavik - some other restaurants as well there. http://www.slippbarinn.is/en
Old school bakery 3 mins walk from the apartment. Try the "Snúður" with chocolate or "Vínarbrauð".
21 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Bernhöftsbakarí
13 Bergstaðastræti
21 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Old school bakery 3 mins walk from the apartment. Try the "Snúður" with chocolate or "Vínarbrauð".
Great coffee and good atmosphere. I have spent weeks of my life in this coffee shop - has WIFI and is on the main shopping street.
62 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Kaffitár
62 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Great coffee and good atmosphere. I have spent weeks of my life in this coffee shop - has WIFI and is on the main shopping street.
If walking up & down the shopping street this is a nice stop around middle of Laugavegur shopping street. Try their soup - served in a bread bowl you can eat afterwards.
9 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Svarta Kaffið
54 Laugavegur
9 місцеві жителі рекомендують
If walking up & down the shopping street this is a nice stop around middle of Laugavegur shopping street. Try their soup - served in a bread bowl you can eat afterwards.
Small place with great burgers. I usually have "Offer of the century" and add bernaise sauce with my fries.
169 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 Geirsgata
169 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Small place with great burgers. I usually have "Offer of the century" and add bernaise sauce with my fries.
Very healthy, very good food - kind of a healthy fast-food. You can find vegan, raw & gluten-free things on the menu.
161 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Gló
161 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Very healthy, very good food - kind of a healthy fast-food. You can find vegan, raw & gluten-free things on the menu.
Good food - for a good value. Also if the sun is shining - Icelanders like sitting outside in the port.
77 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Vegamót - Bistro/Bar
4 Vegamótastígur
77 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Good food - for a good value. Also if the sun is shining - Icelanders like sitting outside in the port.
Book-cafe´s around the city. Good coffee and you can do some good reading while drinking your coffee.
106 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Te & Kaffi
11 Skólavörðustígur
106 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Book-cafe´s around the city. Good coffee and you can do some good reading while drinking your coffee.
Best ice-cream in town.
198 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Valdís
Grandagarður
198 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Best ice-cream in town.
One of my favourites - 50´s style cafe known for it breakfast / brunch - only has 5 tables and is only open until 15:00. http://www.visitreykjavik.is/grai-kotturinn
15 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Grái kötturinn
16a Hverfisgata
15 місцеві жителі рекомендують
One of my favourites - 50´s style cafe known for it breakfast / brunch - only has 5 tables and is only open until 15:00. http://www.visitreykjavik.is/grai-kotturinn
A great place to eat & share various small plates. Can be loud as it is usually quite busy but the way food is prepared is quite different. http://www.publichouse.is/
51 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Public House Gastropub
24 Laugavegur
51 місцеві жителі рекомендують
A great place to eat & share various small plates. Can be loud as it is usually quite busy but the way food is prepared is quite different. http://www.publichouse.is/
Healthy & tasty deli lunch menu. More Italian diner menu. Good option if going to Farmers Market store and Maritime museum in the area. http://www.coocoosnest.is/
183 місцеві жителі рекомендують
The Coocoo's Nest
23 Grandagarður
183 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Healthy & tasty deli lunch menu. More Italian diner menu. Good option if going to Farmers Market store and Maritime museum in the area. http://www.coocoosnest.is/
Old 50´s style cafe. Great waffles and cocoa.
75 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Mokka Kaffi
3A Skólavörðustígur
75 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Old 50´s style cafe. Great waffles and cocoa.

Essentials

Good value groceries in the center. Logo is yellow with a pink pig. 3 mins walk from the apartment.
37 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Bonús Supermarkt
37 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Good value groceries in the center. Logo is yellow with a pink pig. 3 mins walk from the apartment.
The official tourist information center for Reykjavik - located in one of the oldest buildings in Iceland. There are some more on the main shopping street.
31 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Tourist Information Center - ITA
31 місцеві жителі рекомендують
The official tourist information center for Reykjavik - located in one of the oldest buildings in Iceland. There are some more on the main shopping street.
If looking for fresh quality fish or meat to cook at home then Kjöt & Fiskur is the local store. Great quality & great atmosphere. https://www.facebook.com/kjotogfiskur/
6 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Bergstaðastræti 14
14 Bergstaðastræti
6 місцеві жителі рекомендують
If looking for fresh quality fish or meat to cook at home then Kjöt & Fiskur is the local store. Great quality & great atmosphere. https://www.facebook.com/kjotogfiskur/
10-11 is a grocery store open 24 hours, this is your closest & best option for all essentials & groceries outside normal opening hours.
10 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Austurstræti 17
17 Austurstræti
10 місцеві жителі рекомендують
10-11 is a grocery store open 24 hours, this is your closest & best option for all essentials & groceries outside normal opening hours.
Mini Market / kiosk with basic hygiene products, some food , sweets etc - Ideal for late night cravings - Open until 23:00. 30 seconds walk.
7 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Grundarstígur
Grundarstígur
7 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Mini Market / kiosk with basic hygiene products, some food , sweets etc - Ideal for late night cravings - Open until 23:00. 30 seconds walk.

Shopping

One of best stores for Icelandic souvenirs, designer wool products and also good selection of some clothing. They have 2 stores on the same street so make sure you see both.
72 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Geysir
16 Skólavörðustígur
72 місцеві жителі рекомендують
One of best stores for Icelandic souvenirs, designer wool products and also good selection of some clothing. They have 2 stores on the same street so make sure you see both.
If you want to find some genuine designer modern wool products & other products then Farmers Market is a great stop. http://farmersmarket.is/
31 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Farmers & Friends / Farmers Market - flagship store & design studio
2 Hólmaslóð
31 місцеві жителі рекомендують
If you want to find some genuine designer modern wool products & other products then Farmers Market is a great stop. http://farmersmarket.is/
Hidden old-school clothing store for guys. Check out the website below to get a feel for what they offer. http://herrafataverslun.is/
53 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Herrafataverzlun Kormáks og Skjaldar
53 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Hidden old-school clothing store for guys. Check out the website below to get a feel for what they offer. http://herrafataverslun.is/
Icelandic design from KronKron joined with some international design. Famous for their shoe design & silk scarfs/tights. http://kronkron.com/
22 місцеві жителі рекомендують
KronKron
63 Laugavegur
22 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Icelandic design from KronKron joined with some international design. Famous for their shoe design & silk scarfs/tights. http://kronkron.com/
Biggest shopping mall in Reykjavik.
528 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Kringlan
528 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Biggest shopping mall in Reykjavik.
Fur Fur Fur. Main store for this Icelandic fur designer & maker. Fur hats, gloves, vests, coats and more.
Feldur Verkstæði
56 Snorrabraut
Fur Fur Fur. Main store for this Icelandic fur designer & maker. Fur hats, gloves, vests, coats and more.

Drinks & Nightlife

If this place is having a music event it is great atmosphere before and after midnight. Age from 25 - 35.
176 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 Skúlagata
176 місцеві жителі рекомендують
If this place is having a music event it is great atmosphere before and after midnight. Age from 25 - 35.
Small bar serving beer from the most successful micro-brewery in Iceland. Try the light shady Kaldi beer. Nice atmosphere - very Icelandic.
262 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Kaldi Bar
20a Laugavegur
262 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Small bar serving beer from the most successful micro-brewery in Iceland. Try the light shady Kaldi beer. Nice atmosphere - very Icelandic.

Sightseeing

Must-see when in Reykjavik.
55 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Harpan Tónlistarhús
Sculpture & Shore Walk
55 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Must-see when in Reykjavik.
A must-see when in Reykjavik. Make sure you walk the Skólavörðustígur - has some interesting stores and brings you down to the centre again.
743 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Халлґрімськірк'я
743 місцеві жителі рекомендують
A must-see when in Reykjavik. Make sure you walk the Skólavörðustígur - has some interesting stores and brings you down to the centre again.

Parks & Nature

As a resident very close by, this is a favorite spot for me to take a short walk any time of day. City hall is also in the pond. I sometimes take old bread to feed the ducks.
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Tjörnin
140 місцеві жителі рекомендують
As a resident very close by, this is a favorite spot for me to take a short walk any time of day. City hall is also in the pond. I sometimes take old bread to feed the ducks.

Getting Around

BSI Coach terminal is where the FlyBus from the KEF airport stops. This is also where the domestic Reykjavik airport is.
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BSI Coach Terminal
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BSI Coach terminal is where the FlyBus from the KEF airport stops. This is also where the domestic Reykjavik airport is.