Sightseeing
The old fishermen's working area. A new lively area, artists, restaurants, ice cream and more
24 locals recommend
Grandagarður
GrandagarðurThe old fishermen's working area. A new lively area, artists, restaurants, ice cream and more
Hallgrimskirkja
the landmark church
Arts & Culture
the local swimming pool outside hot tubs, 10 min walk from the house
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
Hofsvallagatathe local swimming pool outside hot tubs, 10 min walk from the house
Essentials
The popular local grocery store, small but with large selection, the locals love it
202 locals recommend
Melabúðin
The popular local grocery store, small but with large selection, the locals love it
Bonús Supermarkt
low budget grocery chain
Bónus
low price grocery store
Shopping
A favorite gentlemen's clothing store, on Laugavegur
53 locals recommend
Herrafataverzlun Kormáks og Skjaldar
A favorite gentlemen's clothing store, on Laugavegur
KronKron
63 Laugavegurfashion store, known Icelandic clothing design
one of our favorite clothing store, including Aftur design, from recycled clothing
50 locals recommend
Aftur clothing
45 Laugavegurone of our favorite clothing store, including Aftur design, from recycled clothing
Food Scene
Snaps Bistro
1 Þórsgatalively and popular bistro
Ostabúðin
8 Skólavörðustígurnice fish and also a great gourmet store, cheeses and more
Núðluskálin
8 Skólavörðustígurgreat thai soups
Mokka Kaffi
3A Skólavörðustígurone of the oldest cafés in Reykjavík, known for hot cocoa and waffles
Gló
a nice vegan restaurant
Fish Company
One of the nicest, - expensive but really good
Grillmarkaðurinn
2a Lækjargatatrendy modern restaurant
Excellent fish for lunch, museum and coffea, right on the harbour at Grandi
70 locals recommend
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
8 GrandagarðurExcellent fish for lunch, museum and coffea, right on the harbour at Grandi
The Coocoo's Nest
23 Grandagarðura cute friendly bistro, healthy food
Bergsson RE
16 Grandagarðurhealthy food, quite popular, also downtown by the Pond Tjörnin
Le Bistro
12 Laugavegura nice cosy restaurant in the middle of downtown
Drinks & Nightlife
Kaffibarinn
one of the popular bars in Reykjavík
Ölstofa
Vegamótastígura friendly downtown pub, nice to sit down and have a Brio or two !
Kaldi Bar
20a Laugavegurpopular bar at the moment
Everything Else
one of two or three whale watching companies down at the harbour
68 locals recommend
Reykjavik Whale Watching / WW Centre
one of two or three whale watching companies down at the harbour