Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
SKÚBB Ice Cream
1 LaugarásvegurThis ice cream parlor offers local and organic desserts!
This family-run restaurant offers competitive pricing and is right next-door, a local gem.
21 locals recommend
Laugaás
1 LaugarásvegurThis family-run restaurant offers competitive pricing and is right next-door, a local gem.
A recent addition to the neighborhood, serving brunch, dinner and drinks, all at the same place!
56 locals recommend
Kaffi Lækur
74a LaugarnesvegurA recent addition to the neighborhood, serving brunch, dinner and drinks, all at the same place!
Drinks & Nightlife
Pablo Discobar
The go-to place for adventurous cocktails and 80's atmosphere!
Kíkí Queer Bar
If you're looking for the perfect place to go dancing, this is it!
Sightseeing
Harpa is one of Reykjavik‘s greatest and distinguished landmarks. It is a cultural and social centre in the heart of the city and features stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the North Atlantic Ocean. Harpa is an enchanting destination for intrigued travellers and its grand-scale award-winning architecture has attracted 7 million guests since its opening, May 4, 2011.
535 locals recommend
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiHarpa is one of Reykjavik‘s greatest and distinguished landmarks. It is a cultural and social centre in the heart of the city and features stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the North Atlantic Ocean. Harpa is an enchanting destination for intrigued travellers and its grand-scale award-winning architecture has attracted 7 million guests since its opening, May 4, 2011.
Hallgrímskirkja church is one of Reykjavík's main landmarks and its tower can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. Be sure to take the elevator to the top for the spectacular sights!
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja church is one of Reykjavík's main landmarks and its tower can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. Be sure to take the elevator to the top for the spectacular sights!
The House of Parliament in Reykjavík (Alþingishúsið) is the home of the Icelandic Parliament. The building was designed by Danish architect Ferdinand Meldahl and has housed a variety of operations since it's construction around 1880.
Definitely interesting to see!
88 locals recommend
Parliament House (Althingishus)
KirkjutorgThe House of Parliament in Reykjavík (Alþingishúsið) is the home of the Icelandic Parliament. The building was designed by Danish architect Ferdinand Meldahl and has housed a variety of operations since it's construction around 1880.
Definitely interesting to see!
Parks & Nature
Grab a coffee to-go and take a stroll through the Botanical gardens of Reykjavík. Just a 10 min walk from City HI Hostel.
165 locals recommend
Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 HverfisgataGrab a coffee to-go and take a stroll through the Botanical gardens of Reykjavík. Just a 10 min walk from City HI Hostel.
Shopping
Kringlan
4-12 KringlanReykjavíks original shopping mall!
Essentials
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurOne of Icelands low-cost grocery stores within walking-distance.
Getting Around
BSI Coach Terminal
Base of operations for the Flybus.