Guidebook for Reykjavík

Þorbjörg Sandra
Þorbjörg Sandra
Guidebook for Reykjavík

Food Scene

This is by far my favourite bakery in Iceland. They have amazing sour dough bread and their pastries are addictive. It is usually quite busy there, but don't let the cue scare you away, it is worth the wait.
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Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígur
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This is by far my favourite bakery in Iceland. They have amazing sour dough bread and their pastries are addictive. It is usually quite busy there, but don't let the cue scare you away, it is worth the wait.
A nice pizza place that offers pizzas with "not your everyday toppings" e.g. "pizza with cream cheese, pulled duck, apples, cheese, sour cream and caramelized figs" - I strongly recommend you try their pizzas, they are delicious. In the same building on the top floor you have Mikkeler & Friends micro brewery that offer a great selection of artesanal beer on tap.
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hverfisgata 12
12 Hverfisgata
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A nice pizza place that offers pizzas with "not your everyday toppings" e.g. "pizza with cream cheese, pulled duck, apples, cheese, sour cream and caramelized figs" - I strongly recommend you try their pizzas, they are delicious. In the same building on the top floor you have Mikkeler & Friends micro brewery that offer a great selection of artesanal beer on tap.
A nice restaurant that offers a selection of vegetarian and vegan food.
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Gló
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A nice restaurant that offers a selection of vegetarian and vegan food.
A nice place that sells sandwiches and freshly pressed juices.
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Lemon
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A nice place that sells sandwiches and freshly pressed juices.
A nice bistro. Quality food, not cheap but worth a visit
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Snaps Bistro
1 Þórsgata
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A nice bistro. Quality food, not cheap but worth a visit

Drinks & Nightlife

Kex Hostel offers food and drinks, but I mostly go there for drinks with friend and to listen to live music when they have bands playing.
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Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 Skúlagata
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Kex Hostel offers food and drinks, but I mostly go there for drinks with friend and to listen to live music when they have bands playing.

Parks & Nature

Klambratún park is located 250 metres from the apartment. The park has a childrens playground, basket- and volleyball fields and plenty of green space :)
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Klambratún
4 Austurstræti
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Klambratún park is located 250 metres from the apartment. The park has a childrens playground, basket- and volleyball fields and plenty of green space :)

Getting Around

Hlemmur bus terminal is located 5 minutes walk from the apartment. There you have access to bus that take you all over the city. Next to the bus stop you have a taxi stop if you prefer to grab a taxi.
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Hlemmur Mathöll
107 Laugavegur
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Hlemmur bus terminal is located 5 minutes walk from the apartment. There you have access to bus that take you all over the city. Next to the bus stop you have a taxi stop if you prefer to grab a taxi.

Essentials

Bónus supermarket is a low cost growcery store chain in Iceland. There are two Bónus stores located close to the apartment. This one is on the main street of Laugavegur. Please note that they usually close around 6 or 6:30 PM
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Bónus
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Bónus supermarket is a low cost growcery store chain in Iceland. There are two Bónus stores located close to the apartment. This one is on the main street of Laugavegur. Please note that they usually close around 6 or 6:30 PM
The main hospital of the city is close by.
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Landspitali University Hospital
24 Skaftahlíð
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The main hospital of the city is close by.
Úðafoss offers dry cleaning and laundry service
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Úðafoss
13 Vitastígur
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Úðafoss offers dry cleaning and laundry service
A small grocery store that is open until 11:30 PM so it's a good alternative when the Bónus supermarket is closed.
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Krambúð
42 Skólavörðustígur
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A small grocery store that is open until 11:30 PM so it's a good alternative when the Bónus supermarket is closed.
A 24/7 convenience store. It is quite expensive but nice to have should you need any essentials during night time.
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10-11
11 Austurstræti
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A 24/7 convenience store. It is quite expensive but nice to have should you need any essentials during night time.
A convenience store called 24/7. It is quite expensive but nice to have should you need any essentials during night time. It's very close to the apartment
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Laugavegur 116
116 Laugavegur
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A convenience store called 24/7. It is quite expensive but nice to have should you need any essentials during night time. It's very close to the apartment

Arts & Culture

Harpa music hall is a must see. A beautiful building by the harbor.
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 Austurbakki
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Harpa music hall is a must see. A beautiful building by the harbor.
You can check out our City Hall. The building is open to the public during the day and located by the pond.
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Reykjavik City Hall
11 Tjarnargata
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You can check out our City Hall. The building is open to the public during the day and located by the pond.

Entertainment & Activities

Vesturbæjarlaug pool, is a swimming pool located in the western part of down town Reykjavík. For an Icelandic person there is nothing as refreshing and uplifting as visiting the pool, swim a little bit and then kick back in the hot tub and steam bath. For the adventurous people, they also have a cold pot :)
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Vesturbæjarlaug
Hofsvallagata
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Vesturbæjarlaug pool, is a swimming pool located in the western part of down town Reykjavík. For an Icelandic person there is nothing as refreshing and uplifting as visiting the pool, swim a little bit and then kick back in the hot tub and steam bath. For the adventurous people, they also have a cold pot :)