Guidebook for Reykjavik

Alexandra & Karl
Alexandra & Karl
Guidebook for Reykjavik

Sightseeing

The perfect place to enjoy a half day strolling around the old harbour. You will find several whale watching operators, souvenir stores, cafes and the Volcano Show near by.
12 locals recommend
Ægisgarður
5 Eyjarslóð
12 locals recommend
The perfect place to enjoy a half day strolling around the old harbour. You will find several whale watching operators, souvenir stores, cafes and the Volcano Show near by.
The museum offers a variety of exhibitions and one permanent display illustrating lavishly the story of Iceland’s past, from the medieval days of Viking settlements to current contemporary culture.
9 locals recommend
Suðurgata 41
41 Suðurgata
9 locals recommend
The museum offers a variety of exhibitions and one permanent display illustrating lavishly the story of Iceland’s past, from the medieval days of Viking settlements to current contemporary culture.
One of the biggest highlights of Reykjavik - we recommend taking the elevator to the top for an amazing view of the city.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
743 locals recommend
One of the biggest highlights of Reykjavik - we recommend taking the elevator to the top for an amazing view of the city.
We highly recommend a visit. Note that the sculpture gardens are also open until late evening with free entrance.
140 locals recommend
Einar Jónsson Museum
51 Njarðargata
140 locals recommend
We highly recommend a visit. Note that the sculpture gardens are also open until late evening with free entrance.
Beautiful building with great venues and events. For tickets visit: http://en.harpa.is/
535 locals recommend
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 Austurbakki
535 locals recommend
Beautiful building with great venues and events. For tickets visit: http://en.harpa.is/
This exhibition is based on the archaeological excavation of the ruin of one of the first houses in Iceland and findings from other excavations in the city centre.
86 locals recommend
The Settlement Exhibition
16 Aðalstræti
86 locals recommend
This exhibition is based on the archaeological excavation of the ruin of one of the first houses in Iceland and findings from other excavations in the city centre.
Beautiful Cathedral! Worth visiting.
28 locals recommend
Christ The King Cathedral
28 locals recommend
Beautiful Cathedral! Worth visiting.
A great overview of the Iceland Maritime History In an authentic atmosphere the museum opens the exiting world of Icelandic fisheries and costal culture.
70 locals recommend
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
8 Grandagarður
70 locals recommend
A great overview of the Iceland Maritime History In an authentic atmosphere the museum opens the exiting world of Icelandic fisheries and costal culture.
One of the Art Museums in Ryekjavik
350 locals recommend
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 Tryggvagata
350 locals recommend
One of the Art Museums in Ryekjavik
Beautiful Viking Ship Sculpture with amazing view over Esja Mountain
193 locals recommend
Sun Voyager
193 locals recommend
Beautiful Viking Ship Sculpture with amazing view over Esja Mountain
Beautiful building.
88 locals recommend
Parliament House (Althingishus)
Kirkjutorg
88 locals recommend
Beautiful building.
We recommend visiting the Reykjavik Pond in front of the City Hall. Why not feed the ducks and birds some bread while you are visiting? They love it.
95 locals recommend
Reykjavik City Hall
11 Tjarnargata
95 locals recommend
We recommend visiting the Reykjavik Pond in front of the City Hall. Why not feed the ducks and birds some bread while you are visiting? They love it.
We recommend strolling the streets in the Old town, seeing the architecture from the early 1900´s.
13 locals recommend
Grjótagata
Grjótagata
13 locals recommend
We recommend strolling the streets in the Old town, seeing the architecture from the early 1900´s.
The Northern Lights museums offers learning experience for their guests. By viewing facts and figures on wall posters, HD screens and interactive devices you get to know most there is about the lights
32 locals recommend
Aurora Reykjavik
53 Grandagarður
32 locals recommend
The Northern Lights museums offers learning experience for their guests. By viewing facts and figures on wall posters, HD screens and interactive devices you get to know most there is about the lights

Food Scene

We love this restaurant, fresh meat and fish and good cocktails - what more can we ask for. Oh yes - reasonable prices ! Note- the map is a bit incorrect, the restaurant is at Reykjavik Old Harbor
7 locals recommend
Geirsgata
1 Geirsgata
7 locals recommend
We love this restaurant, fresh meat and fish and good cocktails - what more can we ask for. Oh yes - reasonable prices ! Note- the map is a bit incorrect, the restaurant is at Reykjavik Old Harbor
Amazing Sushi and Icelandic Seafood!
232 locals recommend
Fiskmarkaðurinn
232 locals recommend
Amazing Sushi and Icelandic Seafood!
Lobster soup for lunch is a highlight you cannot skip during your stay!
103 locals recommend
Sægreifinn
103 locals recommend
Lobster soup for lunch is a highlight you cannot skip during your stay!
The Brunch is highly recommended!
45 locals recommend
Cafe Paris
14 Austurstræti
45 locals recommend
The Brunch is highly recommended!
We love this restaurant! It is however expensive but well worth the trip.
336 locals recommend
Grillmarkaðurinn
2a Lækjargata
336 locals recommend
We love this restaurant! It is however expensive but well worth the trip.
Great Bistro with delicious food and reasonable prices!
77 locals recommend
Vegamót - Bistro/Bar
4 Vegamótastígur
77 locals recommend
Great Bistro with delicious food and reasonable prices!
Wonderful book store and good coffee shop
14 locals recommend
Ida Zimsen
Grófin
14 locals recommend
Wonderful book store and good coffee shop

Everything Else

One of the best Ice Cream shops in our area
197 locals recommend
Valdís
Grandagarður
197 locals recommend
One of the best Ice Cream shops in our area
We recommend visiting the Reykjavik geothermal pools. This one is within a 15-20 min walking distance
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
Hofsvallagata
458 locals recommend
We recommend visiting the Reykjavik geothermal pools. This one is within a 15-20 min walking distance
Here you can book all your day tours from Reykjavik.
16 locals recommend
Iceland Excursions Bus Station
16 locals recommend
Here you can book all your day tours from Reykjavik.
On nice sunny days the Icelanders relax at Austurvöllur in the afternoons. This is also the location where you will find the Parliament House.
84 locals recommend
Austurvöllur
101 Pósthússtræti
84 locals recommend
On nice sunny days the Icelanders relax at Austurvöllur in the afternoons. This is also the location where you will find the Parliament House.
A wonderful shopping street with lots of cafes, restaurants, art galleries, Iceland design and jewlery stores.
73 locals recommend
Skólavörðustígur
Skólavörðustígur
73 locals recommend
A wonderful shopping street with lots of cafes, restaurants, art galleries, Iceland design and jewlery stores.
The best swimming pool in Reykjavik! There is also a Gym and SPA where you can book massage and facial treatments at Laugar SPA.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 Sundlaugavegur
511 locals recommend
The best swimming pool in Reykjavik! There is also a Gym and SPA where you can book massage and facial treatments at Laugar SPA.
An ideal place to get massages and treatments. Note though that this is not where the famous Blue Lagoon is (can be confusing).
11 locals recommend
Spa (Blue Lagoon) Main Office
11 locals recommend
An ideal place to get massages and treatments. Note though that this is not where the famous Blue Lagoon is (can be confusing).

Shopping

Grocery Shop, right around the corner from our apartment where you can buy everything you need.
46 locals recommend
Pétursbúð
15 Ránargata
46 locals recommend
Grocery Shop, right around the corner from our apartment where you can buy everything you need.
Close by is the Kolaportið flea market, open on Saturdays and Sundays. Don´t miss buying your Icelandic Woolen Sweaters from there!
8 locals recommend
Tryggvagata
Tryggvagata
8 locals recommend
Close by is the Kolaportið flea market, open on Saturdays and Sundays. Don´t miss buying your Icelandic Woolen Sweaters from there!
One of our favorite designer stores in Iceland! It is located in the old Fógetahúsið, one of the first houses built in Reykjavik. There you can find Icelandic Chocolate, Icelandic design and art.
13 locals recommend
KRAUM
18 Laugavegur
13 locals recommend
One of our favorite designer stores in Iceland! It is located in the old Fógetahúsið, one of the first houses built in Reykjavik. There you can find Icelandic Chocolate, Icelandic design and art.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great place to start your evening out!
136 locals recommend
Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata
136 locals recommend
Great place to start your evening out!
Our favorite bar in Iceland where you can find a great variety of bears - Icelandic and Imported!
35 locals recommend
Micro Bar
86 Laugavegur
35 locals recommend
Our favorite bar in Iceland where you can find a great variety of bears - Icelandic and Imported!
Live Music during weekends!
48 locals recommend
Dillon Whiskey Bar
30 Laugavegur
48 locals recommend
Live Music during weekends!
Live Music!
31 locals recommend
Rosenberg
27 Klapparstígur
31 locals recommend
Live Music!

Entertainment & Activities

Wonderful place to spend the day visiting the Icelandic Farm animals and family park.
181 locals recommend
Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
181 locals recommend
Wonderful place to spend the day visiting the Icelandic Farm animals and family park.