Guidebook for Reykjavík
Entertainment & Activities
If you don't have time to visit the blue lagoon, the local swimming pool is a good alternative. The hot geothermal water is very mineral rich and skin-friendly. With 3 hot tubs, sauna and waterslide!
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sundlaug Seltjarnarness
8 HrólfsskálavörIf you don't have time to visit the blue lagoon, the local swimming pool is a good alternative. The hot geothermal water is very mineral rich and skin-friendly. With 3 hot tubs, sauna and waterslide!
Biggest whale exhibition in Europe.
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ballenas de Islandia
Biggest whale exhibition in Europe.
Whale Watching
Soar across Iceland's most spectacular scenery and natural wonders with the latest in simulated fight ride technology.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FlyOver Iceland
43 FiskislóðSoar across Iceland's most spectacular scenery and natural wonders with the latest in simulated fight ride technology.
Grótta is a semi-island, a nature reserve since 1974, a popular recreation area with rich birdlife and a perfect spot for viewing the midnight sunset in summer or ther northern lights in winter.
Met office aurora forecast: https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grótta Island Lighthouse
Grótta is a semi-island, a nature reserve since 1974, a popular recreation area with rich birdlife and a perfect spot for viewing the midnight sunset in summer or ther northern lights in winter.
Met office aurora forecast: https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/
Sky Lagoon
44-48 VesturvörEssentials
Hagkaup
1 LitlatúnGrocery store
Liquor store, open: Mon - Thu: 11-18, Fri: 11-19
Sat.: 11-18
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiLiquor store, open: Mon - Thu: 11-18, Fri: 11-19
Sat.: 11-18
Local grocery store with a large selection of meat, cheese etc.
202 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Melabúðin
Local grocery store with a large selection of meat, cheese etc.
Nettó
3 FiskislóðSupermarket
Food Scene
The best coffee in the neighborhood, alcoholic beverages are served as well as food. Open Mon-Fri 8-23 and Sat-Sun 9-23.
218 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiThe best coffee in the neighborhood, alcoholic beverages are served as well as food. Open Mon-Fri 8-23 and Sat-Sun 9-23.
Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataNice food and atmosphere
Architecture by Alvar Aalto - bistro, library and concert hall.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nordic House
11 SæmundargataArchitecture by Alvar Aalto - bistro, library and concert hall.
Old fishermen's café, located by the old harbour. Plainly furnished with simple, filling meals and friendly atmosphere.
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59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kaffivagninn
10 GrandagarðurOld fishermen's café, located by the old harbour. Plainly furnished with simple, filling meals and friendly atmosphere.
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Excellent food, reservation recommended.
336 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grillmarkaðurinn
Excellent food, reservation recommended.
Excellent steaks and very friendly service and atmosphere.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steakhouse
Excellent steaks and very friendly service and atmosphere.
Great seafood with mediteranian flair by the old harbour
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27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Primavera Ristorante
20 GrandagarðurGreat seafood with mediteranian flair by the old harbour
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Not the best pizza in Reykjavik but mostly quick delivery. Order online at dominos dot is - free delivery if you order for more than ISK 3.300.
Dominos Ánanaust 15
15 ÁnanaustNot the best pizza in Reykjavik but mostly quick delivery. Order online at dominos dot is - free delivery if you order for more than ISK 3.300.
Good sourdough bread, cinnamon buns and croissants
316 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurGood sourdough bread, cinnamon buns and croissants
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurIce cream shop
Hraðlestin
Excellent Indian food - www.hradlestin.is
Parks & Nature
During the summer months, the west coast of Iceland becomes an excellent viewing platform for the setting of the midnight sun.
Grotta Hot Pool - Spa
During the summer months, the west coast of Iceland becomes an excellent viewing platform for the setting of the midnight sun.
A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden-sanded geothermal beach.
434 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
A little bit of paradise is to be found in the form of a golden-sanded geothermal beach.
Sightseeing
Reykjavík's main landmark, from the 74m high tower you can enjoy view over the whole city
743 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hallgrimskirkja
Reykjavík's main landmark, from the 74m high tower you can enjoy view over the whole city
Apart from it being a nice place to walk with stunning views across the bay to Mount Esja, the Old Harbour area is where the majority of marine activities, such as whale watching and puffin tours are concentrated; it's also home to the excellent Víkin Maritime Museum and numerous cafés and restaurants.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reykjavíkur Höfn
Apart from it being a nice place to walk with stunning views across the bay to Mount Esja, the Old Harbour area is where the majority of marine activities, such as whale watching and puffin tours are concentrated; it's also home to the excellent Víkin Maritime Museum and numerous cafés and restaurants.
Perlan has a panorama terrace good for making photos
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Öskjuhlíð
Perlan has a panorama terrace good for making photos
Shopping
Laugavegur
LaugavegurMain shopping street
Geysir
16 Skólavörðustígur31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmers & Friends / Farmers Market - flagship store & design studio
2 Hólmaslóð66 North
11 MiðhraunDrinks & Nightlife
Small and cozy bar with quite a selection of craft beer on tap.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mikkeller & Friends
12 HverfisgataSmall and cozy bar with quite a selection of craft beer on tap.
Nostra
59 LaugavegurBryggjan Brugghús
8 GrandagarðurKaffibarinn