Food scene
One of the best ice cream parlors in Reykjavík, located only 2 minute walk from the house.
20 locals recommend
Ísbúð Huppu
One of the best ice cream parlors in Reykjavík, located only 2 minute walk from the house.
A great Take Away noodle shop that serves delicious Pad Thai and noodle soup.
20 locals recommend
Pad Thai Noodles
ÁlfheimarA great Take Away noodle shop that serves delicious Pad Thai and noodle soup.
One of the best bakeries in Reykjavík. Their cinnamon rolls and pastries are to die for. Located 2 minute walk away.
68 locals recommend
Passion Reykjavík
One of the best bakeries in Reykjavík. Their cinnamon rolls and pastries are to die for. Located 2 minute walk away.
A family park and zoo located within walking distance. Fun place to spend the day with the kiddos.
181 locals recommend
Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
A family park and zoo located within walking distance. Fun place to spend the day with the kiddos.
Bónus
Bónus is a large grocery store located down the street on Holtavegur.
A lovely Seafood restaurant located in the city center, approx 7-10 minute drive from the house.
77 locals recommend
Fish Company
A lovely Seafood restaurant located in the city center, approx 7-10 minute drive from the house.
Sightseeing
FlyOver Iceland gives you the feeling that you are flying over Iceland. You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating journey across Iceland. Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience.
59 locals recommend
FlyOver Iceland
43 FiskislóðFlyOver Iceland gives you the feeling that you are flying over Iceland. You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating journey across Iceland. Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience.
Beautiful spa/lagoon located only approx. 10 minute drive from the house. It's a bit expensive but an experience worth while. Great for couples.
104 locals recommend
Sky Lagoon
44-48 VesturvörBeautiful spa/lagoon located only approx. 10 minute drive from the house. It's a bit expensive but an experience worth while. Great for couples.
Hallgrímskirkja church is one of Reykjavík's main attractions. It's located on the top of a quaint shopping street in down town Reykjavík called Skólavörðustígur.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja church is one of Reykjavík's main attractions. It's located on the top of a quaint shopping street in down town Reykjavík called Skólavörðustígur.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
The local swimming pool
Laugardalslaugin is a local swimming pool and it is great fun for kids and adults. You will find 3 slides for the kids, kids pool and several hot pools, a sauna and a steam room for the adults.
And the great thing is that it's free for children under 5, 165 ISK for children under 17 and 1065 ISK for adults.
Make sure to bring your own towel.
Ways to save
Bónus Grocery Store
Save by purchasing groceries at Bónus located only 2 minute drive (10 min walk) from the house.
Getting around
Bus nr. 14
Bus nr. 14 stoops less then 1 minute walk from the house. It takes you down town and the bus fare is only 490kr. You can see the bus schedule and buy tickets through the bus app: STRÆTÓ.