Guidebook for Reykjavik

Angela
Guidebook for Reykjavik

Food Scene

Cosy, free wifi, excellent home-made lunch and snacks. I recommend the Polish sugar pancake!
19 locals recommend
C is for Cookie
Týsgata
19 locals recommend
Cosy, free wifi, excellent home-made lunch and snacks. I recommend the Polish sugar pancake!
This affordable vegetarian restaurant offers a minimal menu with maximal taste. Featured items change daily.
7 locals recommend
Grænn Kostur
8b Skólavörðustígur
7 locals recommend
This affordable vegetarian restaurant offers a minimal menu with maximal taste. Featured items change daily.
Yummy, healthy, fresh: everything you want in an affordable, fast noodle restaurant.
19 locals recommend
Núðluskálin
8 Skólavörðustígur
19 locals recommend
Yummy, healthy, fresh: everything you want in an affordable, fast noodle restaurant.

Drinks & Nightlife

Depending on the night, Ölstofan functions as a quiet, intimate bar for great conversation or as a popular watering hole for the 30+ crowd. Try their beer (brewed only for Ölstofan).
82 locals recommend
Ölstofa
Vegamótastígur
82 locals recommend
Depending on the night, Ölstofan functions as a quiet, intimate bar for great conversation or as a popular watering hole for the 30+ crowd. Try their beer (brewed only for Ölstofan).
Kaffibarinn is atmospheric and quiet during afternoons (perfect for a cozy coffee), but on weekend-nights it explodes with adventure: fantastic local DJs and occasionally very intimate concerts.
240 locals recommend
Kaffibarinn
240 locals recommend
Kaffibarinn is atmospheric and quiet during afternoons (perfect for a cozy coffee), but on weekend-nights it explodes with adventure: fantastic local DJs and occasionally very intimate concerts.

Everything Else

This bookstore chain has a nice selection of Icelandic literature and travel guides. Also with a café.
34 locals recommend
Penninn Eymundsson Skólavörðustíg
11 Skólavörðustígur
34 locals recommend
This bookstore chain has a nice selection of Icelandic literature and travel guides. Also with a café.
Hallgrímskirkja is a primary tourist attraction downtown Reykjavík, with breathtaking architecture and spare iconography. The bell tower provides an incredible panorama of the region.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
743 locals recommend
Hallgrímskirkja is a primary tourist attraction downtown Reykjavík, with breathtaking architecture and spare iconography. The bell tower provides an incredible panorama of the region.

Arts & Culture

Beautiful art gallery and small garden featuring Icelandic sculpture.
140 locals recommend
Einar Jónsson Museum
51 Njarðargata
140 locals recommend
Beautiful art gallery and small garden featuring Icelandic sculpture.
The National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Íslands) is a five-minute walk from our home and features a wonderful display of contemporary art.
166 locals recommend
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
7 Fríkirkjuvegur
166 locals recommend
The National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Íslands) is a five-minute walk from our home and features a wonderful display of contemporary art.
Nice bookstore with a café on the third floor.
28 locals recommend
Mál og Menning
28 locals recommend
Nice bookstore with a café on the third floor.
Designed by Ólafur Elíasson, Harpa is a fascinating structure and acts as the new home for symphony, opera, and other musical delights.
75 locals recommend
Mokka Kaffi
3A Skólavörðustígur
75 locals recommend
Designed by Ólafur Elíasson, Harpa is a fascinating structure and acts as the new home for symphony, opera, and other musical delights.