Food Scene
Lovely Local Bakery, very close from home, everything they sell is delicious. They have tables if you choose to eat there.
68 locals recommend
Passion Reykjavík
Lovely Local Bakery, very close from home, everything they sell is delicious. They have tables if you choose to eat there.
Tokyo sushi
ÁlfheimarGood Sushi.
https://www.tokyo.is/
Saffran
74 ÁlfheimarHealthy Food. Affordable prices.
http://www.saffran.is/
'Laugarás' is a nice local family restaurant. Good food, nice atmosphere. Average restaurant prices (according to Icelandic standards).
Within 10-12 min walking distance.
http://www.laugaas.is/en/
15 locals recommend
Laugaras
'Laugarás' is a nice local family restaurant. Good food, nice atmosphere. Average restaurant prices (according to Icelandic standards).
Within 10-12 min walking distance.
http://www.laugaas.is/en/
Drinks & Nightlife
Ölver sport, grill and karaoke bar. Local Pub.
Very close from home. www.sportbarinn.is
Address: Álfheimar 74
7 locals recommend
Álfheimar
ÁlfheimarÖlver sport, grill and karaoke bar. Local Pub.
Very close from home. www.sportbarinn.is
Address: Álfheimar 74
'Vínbúðin' is the name of the Liquor stores run by the state. In Iceland only these stores are allowed to sell alcohol. You will not find alcohol in the supermarkets (only alcohol free beer).
Be aware that Vínbuðin has special working hours, especially during the holidays. Check their website for more information.
https://www.vinbudin.is
19 locals recommend
Vínbúðin
2 Skútuvogur'Vínbúðin' is the name of the Liquor stores run by the state. In Iceland only these stores are allowed to sell alcohol. You will not find alcohol in the supermarkets (only alcohol free beer).
Be aware that Vínbuðin has special working hours, especially during the holidays. Check their website for more information.
https://www.vinbudin.is
Parks & Nature
Nice park, within a short walking distance. It has a Botanical Garden and a Family Zoo. Geothermal Swimming Pool is located in the area.
154 locals recommend
Laugardalur
Nice park, within a short walking distance. It has a Botanical Garden and a Family Zoo. Geothermal Swimming Pool is located in the area.
Essentials
Nice local convenience store. It is small but it has everything! It is open every day of the week from 10:00 to 20:00.
28 locals recommend
Rangá
SkipasundNice local convenience store. It is small but it has everything! It is open every day of the week from 10:00 to 20:00.
Hagkaup
15 FaxafenBig supermarket, open 24 hours, everyday.
https://www.hagkaup.is/
Getting Around
It takes 12 to 15 min to walk to Holtagarðar (3-5 min by car)
There you can find:
- 'Gray Line' bus terminal providing service to and from the airport. It also provides Day Tours.
- AVIS car rental
- BONUS: Icelandic supermarket with cheapest prices.
- Reebok Fitness: Gym
- 'Golfklúbburinn' Bar and Restaurant
- 'Jói Fel Bakarí': A very nice bakery
- Other shops.
7 locals recommend
Holtagarðar
VatnagarðarIt takes 12 to 15 min to walk to Holtagarðar (3-5 min by car)
There you can find:
- 'Gray Line' bus terminal providing service to and from the airport. It also provides Day Tours.
- AVIS car rental
- BONUS: Icelandic supermarket with cheapest prices.
- Reebok Fitness: Gym
- 'Golfklúbburinn' Bar and Restaurant
- 'Jói Fel Bakarí': A very nice bakery
- Other shops.
Entertainment & Activities
Geothermal Swimming Pool.
When in Iceland, geothermal swimming pools are a most. And we are lucky to have the biggest and nicest one very close from home (10-12 min walk). http://reykjavik.is/stadir/laugardalslaug
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurGeothermal Swimming Pool.
When in Iceland, geothermal swimming pools are a most. And we are lucky to have the biggest and nicest one very close from home (10-12 min walk). http://reykjavik.is/stadir/laugardalslaug
Everything Else
Gas Station
(self-service 24 hours)
Notice: name has recently been changed to 'Orkan'
12 locals recommend
Orkan
16 SkógarhlíðGas Station
(self-service 24 hours)
Notice: name has recently been changed to 'Orkan'
Olís
49 ÁlfheimarGas Station and Fast Food restaurant.
Open 24 hours everyday.