Food Scene
Icelandic/Danish food, very popular with younger locals. Very raw but nice place with good food. Close to Hallgrímskirkja.
http://www.snaps.is/en/front/
288 locals recommend
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataIcelandic/Danish food, very popular with younger locals. Very raw but nice place with good food. Close to Hallgrímskirkja.
http://www.snaps.is/en/front/
Great burgers on lunch menu and beyond great dinner - If visiting for dinner I recommend the Tasting Menu.
http://www.grillmarkadurinn.is/en/
336 locals recommend
Grillmarkaðurinn
2a LækjargataGreat burgers on lunch menu and beyond great dinner - If visiting for dinner I recommend the Tasting Menu.
http://www.grillmarkadurinn.is/en/
Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fishmarket - There you'll find the best sushi in town - and again I recommend the Tasting Menu
http://www.fiskmarkadurinn.is
232 locals recommend
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fishmarket - There you'll find the best sushi in town - and again I recommend the Tasting Menu
http://www.fiskmarkadurinn.is
Flatey Pizzeria (lunch/dinner) - Hip new pizzeria out at Grandi (harbour area across the street)
http://flatey.pizza
78 locals recommend
Flatey Pizza
11 GrandagarðurFlatey Pizzeria (lunch/dinner) - Hip new pizzeria out at Grandi (harbour area across the street)
http://flatey.pizza
Grandi Mathöll / Grandi Foodhall - Its a great new street food collection of different restaurants with very nice food - and it's just around the corner at Grandi
http://grandimatholl.is/english
135 locals recommend
Grandi Mathöll
16 GrandagarðurGrandi Mathöll / Grandi Foodhall - Its a great new street food collection of different restaurants with very nice food - and it's just around the corner at Grandi
http://grandimatholl.is/english
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar / The Burger Joint - Probably the best burgers in Reykjavik.
https://tommis.is
169 locals recommend
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataHamborgarabúlla Tómasar / The Burger Joint - Probably the best burgers in Reykjavik.
https://tommis.is
Kolabrautin - Very elegant and nice place in the Harpa Concert Hall. Highly recommend, especially if you are going for a concert or a show in Harpa.
http://www.kolabrautin.is
12 locals recommend
Kolabrautin Ristorante
2 AusturbakkiKolabrautin - Very elegant and nice place in the Harpa Concert Hall. Highly recommend, especially if you are going for a concert or a show in Harpa.
http://www.kolabrautin.is
Sky Lounge Bar - It has a very nice view overlooking Harpa and the bay. I mainly visit there after events in Harpa for a drink.
https://www.skyrestaurant.is
14 locals recommend
SKY Restaurant & Bar
1 IngólfsstrætiSky Lounge Bar - It has a very nice view overlooking Harpa and the bay. I mainly visit there after events in Harpa for a drink.
https://www.skyrestaurant.is
The one and only hot dog stand in which you have to visit. All locals love these, and Bill Clinton :)
190 locals recommend
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataThe one and only hot dog stand in which you have to visit. All locals love these, and Bill Clinton :)
Another fun Food-hall in downtown Reykjavik with variety of dinner and drink options.
366 locals recommend
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurAnother fun Food-hall in downtown Reykjavik with variety of dinner and drink options.
Hygge Coffee & Micro Bakery
Brand new coffee house and bakery around the corner from the apartment.
Another bakery just around the corner from the apartment. One of my essentials and can highly recommend.
13 locals recommend
BRIKK brauð & eldhús
1 HáteigsvegurAnother bakery just around the corner from the apartment. One of my essentials and can highly recommend.
Burger joint up by Hlemmur Mathöll (Hlemmur Foodhall). My absolute favourite burgers in Reykjavik. There is also a bar and darts there if you want to start your night with a burger, beer and darts.
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Burger joint up by Hlemmur Mathöll (Hlemmur Foodhall). My absolute favourite burgers in Reykjavik. There is also a bar and darts there if you want to start your night with a burger, beer and darts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Petersen Suite - Very nice and elegant rooftop bar in the building that used to be the Icelandic Opera.
67 locals recommend
Petersen svítan
Petersen Suite - Very nice and elegant rooftop bar in the building that used to be the Icelandic Opera.
Slippbarinn - Very close by the apartment and it's at the Icelandair Marina Hotel. Nice cocktails, fun environment if you walk from Grandi for example. Highly recommend.
https://www.slippbarinn.is/en
136 locals recommend
Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataSlippbarinn - Very close by the apartment and it's at the Icelandair Marina Hotel. Nice cocktails, fun environment if you walk from Grandi for example. Highly recommend.
https://www.slippbarinn.is/en
AUTO Nightclub
One of the more popular nightclubs in Reykjavik at the moment.
Sightseeing
One of the most spectacular landmarks of Reykjavik. Highly recommend taking a short trip up to the tower and overlook city.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
One of the most spectacular landmarks of Reykjavik. Highly recommend taking a short trip up to the tower and overlook city.
Arts & Culture
Amazing building and I recommend visiting it, and definitely catch a concert or a show there to experience the acoustics of the grand hall "Eldborg".
120 locals recommend
Harpa station
KalkofnsvegurAmazing building and I recommend visiting it, and definitely catch a concert or a show there to experience the acoustics of the grand hall "Eldborg".
Parks & Nature
A small park downtown by the pond. Very relaxing and beautiful especially at summer.
116 locals recommend
Hljómskálagarður
A small park downtown by the pond. Very relaxing and beautiful especially at summer.
The destination when ever I go for a run or cycling. Or just to look out at the ocean and breath the fresh air.
38 locals recommend
Ægisíða
ÆgisíðaThe destination when ever I go for a run or cycling. Or just to look out at the ocean and breath the fresh air.
Klambratún is the largest green space in downtown Reykjavik, with frisbee-golf course and Kjarvalsstaðir a modern art museum.
150 locals recommend
Klambratún
4 AusturstrætiKlambratún is the largest green space in downtown Reykjavik, with frisbee-golf course and Kjarvalsstaðir a modern art museum.
Öskjuhlíð is the location of Perlan, another interesting building in Reykjavik.
65 locals recommend
Öskjuhlíð
Öskjuhlíð is the location of Perlan, another interesting building in Reykjavik.
If you intend on getting the best view of the aurora in Reykjavik, this is the place to go.
137 locals recommend
Grótta Island Lighthouse
If you intend on getting the best view of the aurora in Reykjavik, this is the place to go.
Essentials
Nettó
3 FiskislóðKrónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurBónus
The gas-station which is just across the street if you rent yourself a car for your visit.
8 locals recommend
Olís
12 ÁnanaustThe gas-station which is just across the street if you rent yourself a car for your visit.