Guidebook for Reykjavik
Everything Else
Geothermal swimming pool, hot tubs and steam bath, within walking distance from the apartment. Highly recommend it at any time of year, always warm, relaxing and refreshing. Entry fee approx $4.
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataGeothermal swimming pool, hot tubs and steam bath, within walking distance from the apartment. Highly recommend it at any time of year, always warm, relaxing and refreshing. Entry fee approx $4.
The National Museum (5 min walk). Icelandic history of a millennia. Amazing artefacts dating back to the first settlers, interactive, very accessible and beautifully presented. Entry fee approx $9
393 locals recommend
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataThe National Museum (5 min walk). Icelandic history of a millennia. Amazing artefacts dating back to the first settlers, interactive, very accessible and beautifully presented. Entry fee approx $9
The central bus station, if you need a bus out of the city and/or a sightseeing tour
110 locals recommend
BSÍ
The central bus station, if you need a bus out of the city and/or a sightseeing tour
Arts & Culture
Reykjavik's art house cinema (7 min walk). Screens international art house films, genre films, documentaries and often Icelandic films with English subtitles. Ticket prices around $10
122 locals recommend
Bíó Paradís
54 HverfisgataReykjavik's art house cinema (7 min walk). Screens international art house films, genre films, documentaries and often Icelandic films with English subtitles. Ticket prices around $10
Reykjavik Art Museum, modern art all year round. Admission approx. $8 and is valid for a hole day to three of Reykjavik's art museums, see. website: http://www.artmuseum.is
350 locals recommend
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataReykjavik Art Museum, modern art all year round. Admission approx. $8 and is valid for a hole day to three of Reykjavik's art museums, see. website: http://www.artmuseum.is
The Icelandic National Gallery, mainly focuses on 18th and 19th century art
166 locals recommend
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
7 FríkirkjuvegurThe Icelandic National Gallery, mainly focuses on 18th and 19th century art
Our new concert hall, check www.harpa.is for upcoming concerts whether opera, classical, pop, rock, electronic etc. On the top floor is restaurant Kolabrautin, great harbour view harbour & great food.
535 locals recommend
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiOur new concert hall, check www.harpa.is for upcoming concerts whether opera, classical, pop, rock, electronic etc. On the top floor is restaurant Kolabrautin, great harbour view harbour & great food.
Sightseeing
Alþingisgarðurinn
Iceland's parliament
Our main landmark, Hallgrímskirkja church - not to be missed. Go up the tower for an amazing view
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
Our main landmark, Hallgrímskirkja church - not to be missed. Go up the tower for an amazing view
Food Scene
Great lobster soup and various seafood at affordable prices in a tiny walk in restaurant by the Reykjavik harbour founded by retired seaman Kjartan.
103 locals recommend
Sægreifinn
Great lobster soup and various seafood at affordable prices in a tiny walk in restaurant by the Reykjavik harbour founded by retired seaman Kjartan.