Essentials
A grocery store - the cheapest you'll find. Most of our shopping is done here.
512 locals recommend
Bónus
A grocery store - the cheapest you'll find. Most of our shopping is done here.
The local swimming pool, no better place to relax and gather your thoughts. Kind of a must if your living in the neighborhood.
Open 6:30 - 22:00 on weekdays and 9:00 - 22:00 in the weekends.
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataThe local swimming pool, no better place to relax and gather your thoughts. Kind of a must if your living in the neighborhood.
Open 6:30 - 22:00 on weekdays and 9:00 - 22:00 in the weekends.
The local grocery and delicatessen store. Quite small and crowded which is a big part of it's charm. If you're shopping for good meat or fish this is your place.
202 locals recommend
Melabúðin
The local grocery and delicatessen store. Quite small and crowded which is a big part of it's charm. If you're shopping for good meat or fish this is your place.
The State Alcohol and Tobacco Company of Iceland (ÁTVR) is a monopoly in sales of alcohol in Iceland. Beware of the opening hours - open till 18 but closed on Sundays.
189 locals recommend
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiThe State Alcohol and Tobacco Company of Iceland (ÁTVR) is a monopoly in sales of alcohol in Iceland. Beware of the opening hours - open till 18 but closed on Sundays.
Food Scene
Best hot dogs in Iceland, maybe even the world. Ask for one with everything. Or better yet two with everything.
190 locals recommend
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataBest hot dogs in Iceland, maybe even the world. Ask for one with everything. Or better yet two with everything.
Best Pizzas in Reykjavik, hands down. Umberto is their most popular one but if you're into white pizzas give Tartufo a try.
78 locals recommend
Flatey Pizza
11 GrandagarðurBest Pizzas in Reykjavik, hands down. Umberto is their most popular one but if you're into white pizzas give Tartufo a try.
A Food Hall that opened recently (2018). Nice atmo, nice views of the harbor and Harpa, great food!
135 locals recommend
Grandi Mathöll
16 GrandagarðurA Food Hall that opened recently (2018). Nice atmo, nice views of the harbor and Harpa, great food!
Another Food Hall serving street food. The quality of the food is excellent and the vibe is cool as well.
366 locals recommend
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurAnother Food Hall serving street food. The quality of the food is excellent and the vibe is cool as well.
In need of comfort food? Some seriously greasy, but seriously good, burgers? Le Kock is waiting for you.
14 locals recommend
Le KocK
14 TryggvagataIn need of comfort food? Some seriously greasy, but seriously good, burgers? Le Kock is waiting for you.
Nice little café downtown. They roast their own. Might be the best coffee in Reykjavik.
245 locals recommend
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurNice little café downtown. They roast their own. Might be the best coffee in Reykjavik.
A nice little local café. A must visit after a trip to the swimming pool which is just across the street.
218 locals recommend
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiA nice little local café. A must visit after a trip to the swimming pool which is just across the street.
Popular with the locals, especially during weekends. They don't take reservations so be prepared to wait for a table. The moules frites and confit de canard are excellent.
288 locals recommend
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataPopular with the locals, especially during weekends. They don't take reservations so be prepared to wait for a table. The moules frites and confit de canard are excellent.
The local ice cream shop. It's an institution really. "Bragðarefur" is the way to go - it's ice cream mixed with the candy of your choosing.
118 locals recommend
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurThe local ice cream shop. It's an institution really. "Bragðarefur" is the way to go - it's ice cream mixed with the candy of your choosing.
Our favorite restaurant in Reykjavik, both for the food and the atmo. The menu consists of 9 dishes (3 starters, 3 mains, 3 deserts) and it changes weekly.
Fine dining so expect to pay $50 - $70 for a main.
Hosiló
Our favorite restaurant in Reykjavik, both for the food and the atmo. The menu consists of 9 dishes (3 starters, 3 mains, 3 deserts) and it changes weekly.
Fine dining so expect to pay $50 - $70 for a main.
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice big open bar to sit down and have a drink. A pretty decent variety of draft beers available.
176 locals recommend
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataA nice big open bar to sit down and have a drink. A pretty decent variety of draft beers available.
Entertainment & Activities
The local art theater. Screens Icelandic films and interesting foreign films. Great for a rainy day.
122 locals recommend
Bíó Paradís
54 HverfisgataThe local art theater. Screens Icelandic films and interesting foreign films. Great for a rainy day.