Essentials
Barónsstígur 10
Open 24 hours.
Everything Else
A beautiful church on top of the hill with a great view if you take the lift up to the tower. Leifur Eiríksson monument in front of the church.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
A beautiful church on top of the hill with a great view if you take the lift up to the tower. Leifur Eiríksson monument in front of the church.
One of our favorite places in Reykjavík, a sculpture artist museum. In the backyard there are sculptures worth taking a look at.
http://einarjonsson.is/
140 locals recommend
Einar Jónsson Museum
51 NjarðargataOne of our favorite places in Reykjavík, a sculpture artist museum. In the backyard there are sculptures worth taking a look at.
http://einarjonsson.is/
The town hall is a nice visit. And a walk around the pond is a joy in good weather. During winters when the water freezes you can skate on the frozen pond.
95 locals recommend
Reykjavik City Hall
11 TjarnargataThe town hall is a nice visit. And a walk around the pond is a joy in good weather. During winters when the water freezes you can skate on the frozen pond.
A nice sculpture by the ocean. A walk from dowtown past Harpan, the concert hall and on to the sculpture with great ocean and mountain views.
193 locals recommend
Sun Voyager
A nice sculpture by the ocean. A walk from dowtown past Harpan, the concert hall and on to the sculpture with great ocean and mountain views.
Þjóðminjasafn
SuðurgataThe National Museum
A nice swimming pool with warm water and great hot jacuzzis and a sauna. Heated with the geothermal water.
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataA nice swimming pool with warm water and great hot jacuzzis and a sauna. Heated with the geothermal water.
Grótta is the most western part of the city area and has a light house. But it is a dark place during winter evenings where you can easily see the Northern lights. Take bus nr. 11 and walk to Grótta.
137 locals recommend
Grótta Island Lighthouse
Grótta is the most western part of the city area and has a light house. But it is a dark place during winter evenings where you can easily see the Northern lights. Take bus nr. 11 and walk to Grótta.
A nice swimming pool with warm water and great hot jacuzzis and a sauna. Heated with the geothermal water.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurA nice swimming pool with warm water and great hot jacuzzis and a sauna. Heated with the geothermal water.
Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
Animal park and entertainment for children.
University of Iceland
2 SæmundargataThe University of Iceland
Nordic House
11 SæmundargataThe Nordic house. http://nordichouse.is/
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataAn art museum ith a cafe and a nice park.
A small man made beach with a hot tub and a pier where people go and swim in the cold ocean. Has a nice restaurant nearby, Nauthóll.
434 locals recommend
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
A small man made beach with a hot tub and a pier where people go and swim in the cold ocean. Has a nice restaurant nearby, Nauthóll.
Ægissíða
A very nice walking path by the Atlantic Ocean.
Esja is the nearest mountain you see from Reykjavík. It is a good walk and has great views from the top on clear days. Bus nr. 15 & change to bus nr. 57. http://www.visitreykjavik.is/mount-esja
75 locals recommend
Esjan
Esja is the nearest mountain you see from Reykjavík. It is a good walk and has great views from the top on clear days. Bus nr. 15 & change to bus nr. 57. http://www.visitreykjavik.is/mount-esja
Food Scene
Nice architecture and a good spot for a view over the whole city. A museum and a rotating restaurant inside. A small Geysir outside.
454 locals recommend
Perlan
Nice architecture and a good spot for a view over the whole city. A museum and a rotating restaurant inside. A small Geysir outside.
One of our favorite restaurants, highly recommended. Can be busy during summers, so call them to reserve a table. 5711100
119 locals recommend
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurOne of our favorite restaurants, highly recommended. Can be busy during summers, so call them to reserve a table. 5711100
Another one of our favorite restaurants. Everything we tasted there is so soft it melts in your mouth :) Tel. 5112300
31 locals recommend
The Harbor Restaurant
7 GeirsgataAnother one of our favorite restaurants. Everything we tasted there is so soft it melts in your mouth :) Tel. 5112300
Caruso
22 AusturstrætiAnother very good restaurant.
If you like Indian food, this is really the best place to go. Tel. 5521630
117 locals recommend
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataIf you like Indian food, this is really the best place to go. Tel. 5521630
Drinks & Nightlife
A great place to go out if you want to experience the night life after midnight.
240 locals recommend
Kaffibarinn
A great place to go out if you want to experience the night life after midnight.
Boston Reykjavik
28b LaugavegurAnother good place to go out for drinks after midnight.