Food scene
Borg29 mathöll
29 BorgartúnHIPSTUR is my favourite, especially fish of the day and bacalao
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurSKÁL is excellent!
Baka Baka
Bakery and coffee in the morning and pizza at night.
A favourite with locals- coffee house and restaurant at night.
218 locals recommend
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiA favourite with locals- coffee house and restaurant at night.
ROK
26a FrakkastígurSmall dishes but very good. Reserve in advance.
Chickpea
1 HallveigarstigurVegetarian wraps. Healthy and affordable. Very garlicky though.
Tommi's Burger Joint
32 EyravegurOur favourite burger!
Ideal light lunch place after a walk around the botanical garden and the Laugardalur area.
66 locals recommend
Flóran Garden Bistro
GrasagarðinumIdeal light lunch place after a walk around the botanical garden and the Laugardalur area.
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurGrandi Mathöll
16 GrandagarðurPósthús Food Hall & Bar
Hafnartorg Gallery food hall
Essentials
They serve a cod head and sheep head which are surprisingly good.
99 locals recommend
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurThey serve a cod head and sheep head which are surprisingly good.
our favourite ´discount´supermarket. limited range but products are fresh and by Icelandic standard it is cheap. it´s open from 11am to 6pm.
512 locals recommend
Bónus
our favourite ´discount´supermarket. limited range but products are fresh and by Icelandic standard it is cheap. it´s open from 11am to 6pm.
It´s the one of 3 local supermarkets. Open from 9AM to 8PM. My favourite. But beware we do not have staff that pack your bag or helps you carying your groceries to the car. It´s basic European style!
327 locals recommend
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurIt´s the one of 3 local supermarkets. Open from 9AM to 8PM. My favourite. But beware we do not have staff that pack your bag or helps you carying your groceries to the car. It´s basic European style!
Nettó
3 FiskislóðOpen 24/7
Everything Else
it´s the leading bus company and they have tours etc. www.re.is
15 locals recommend
Reykjavik Excursions
it´s the leading bus company and they have tours etc. www.re.is
Whales of Iceland
Everything you need to know about the whales of Iceland
Entertainment & Activities
Our local pool. We go there at night and then a tea or drink at Kaffi Vest.
Mon–Fri 6:30am–10pm
Sat–Sun 9am–9pm
Geothermal swimming pool- that´s were Icelanders meet after work to talk about politics in the hot tub.
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataGeothermal swimming pool- that´s were Icelanders meet after work to talk about politics in the hot tub.
Park with farm animals and small amusement. Young children love it.
181 locals recommend
Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
Park with farm animals and small amusement. Young children love it.
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurThe main pool of Reykjavik and has a slide for children.
FlyOver Iceland
43 Fiskislóð4D view of Iceland in 7 minutes
If you want deluxe Icelandic bathing culture, this is the best one, and get the sauna pack
104 locals recommend
Sky Lagoon
44-48 VesturvörIf you want deluxe Icelandic bathing culture, this is the best one, and get the sauna pack
Arts & Culture
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiHave a look- stunning architecture.
Sightseeing
Perlan
Great view of Reykjavik!