Things we love and recommend
(in our closest environment)
Food scene
Lovely pastries (and gorgeous), both sweet and savoury. Very good fresh baked bread and some other stuff.
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hygge Coffee & Micro Bakery
Lovely pastries (and gorgeous), both sweet and savoury. Very good fresh baked bread and some other stuff.
All their bagels, donuts and pastries are so so good.
We visit them very frequently.
21 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
DEIG workshop
14 TryggvagataAll their bagels, donuts and pastries are so so good.
We visit them very frequently.
Pizza napoletana! We love pizza and we love this place.
78 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Flatey Pizza
11 GrandagarðurPizza napoletana! We love pizza and we love this place.
Authentic Italian gelato in Reykjavík. We visit very often, highly recommended (in only 5 min walking distance).
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Gaeta Gelato
6 AðalstrætiAuthentic Italian gelato in Reykjavík. We visit very often, highly recommended (in only 5 min walking distance).
Great restaurant and bar in our street. They have happy hour between 16:00 and 18:00. Local beers from Kaldi and Borg brewery. The food is excellent as well. We visit this place a lot.
142 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Forettabarinn
14 NýlendugataGreat restaurant and bar in our street. They have happy hour between 16:00 and 18:00. Local beers from Kaldi and Borg brewery. The food is excellent as well. We visit this place a lot.
Lovely local place! They do everything; breakfast, lunch, dinner, great coffee and so good wines from Bourgogne.
A must stop after a dip in Vesturbæjar swimmingpool.
Fun fact: I (Rakel) used to manage this place from 2018 -2020.
218 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiLovely local place! They do everything; breakfast, lunch, dinner, great coffee and so good wines from Bourgogne.
A must stop after a dip in Vesturbæjar swimmingpool.
Fun fact: I (Rakel) used to manage this place from 2018 -2020.
Great icecream shop! Local people are crazy about something called "bragðarefur" - it's ice cream mixed with 3 types of candy type or fruits.
118 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurGreat icecream shop! Local people are crazy about something called "bragðarefur" - it's ice cream mixed with 3 types of candy type or fruits.
A tiny ramen restaurant, always good and great service!
The best ramen in Reykjavík and probably all Iceland as well.
20 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ramen Momo
16 TryggvagataA tiny ramen restaurant, always good and great service!
The best ramen in Reykjavík and probably all Iceland as well.
This burger joint was first opened in 2004. Now they've expanded their business; with 8 other places in Iceland and burger joints located in Germany, England and Denmark. This is the original spot. We reccommend "tilboð aldarinnar" offer of the century, including burger, fries and soda for 2.690 ISK.
169 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataThis burger joint was first opened in 2004. Now they've expanded their business; with 8 other places in Iceland and burger joints located in Germany, England and Denmark. This is the original spot. We reccommend "tilboð aldarinnar" offer of the century, including burger, fries and soda for 2.690 ISK.
Osushi Reykjavík
If you like sushi and if you like sushi trains!
Legendary hot dog stand. Highly recommended. First opened in 1937.
Most likely almost every Icelander has eaten a hotdog at this neon-signed kiosk, and even Bill Clinton and the Kardashians.
190 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataLegendary hot dog stand. Highly recommended. First opened in 1937.
Most likely almost every Icelander has eaten a hotdog at this neon-signed kiosk, and even Bill Clinton and the Kardashians.
Hafnartorg gallery is a space where you'll find many small restaurants. You can both find street food and gourmet food from master chefs. Also a cosy place to grab a drink!
Hafnartorg Gallery food hall
Hafnartorg gallery is a space where you'll find many small restaurants. You can both find street food and gourmet food from master chefs. Also a cosy place to grab a drink!
Colourful and exciting ice cream, that are somewhere between a dessert and a sundae. All toppings, creams, and sauces are made in-house by their pastry chefs. We recommend trying the one with burnt merengue.
You will also find all their delicious in house made chocolate in the shop.
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Omnom Chocolate Factory
4 HólmaslóðColourful and exciting ice cream, that are somewhere between a dessert and a sundae. All toppings, creams, and sauces are made in-house by their pastry chefs. We recommend trying the one with burnt merengue.
You will also find all their delicious in house made chocolate in the shop.
New place that recently opened, only a street from ours.
"Litli Barinn isn’t just a bar; it’s a cultural hub where guests can immerse themselves in the local scene, savoring a selection of fine wines, Icelandic beers, and non-alcoholic options. The bar prides itself on exclusively playing music by Icelandic artists and showcasing Icelandic photography and art books, offering patrons a deep dive into the country’s vibrant arts scene. The ambiance is enriched by the curated menu featuring dips, olives, and comfort dishes that promise a wholesome and nourishing experience".
Litli Barinn
New place that recently opened, only a street from ours.
"Litli Barinn isn’t just a bar; it’s a cultural hub where guests can immerse themselves in the local scene, savoring a selection of fine wines, Icelandic beers, and non-alcoholic options. The bar prides itself on exclusively playing music by Icelandic artists and showcasing Icelandic photography and art books, offering patrons a deep dive into the country’s vibrant arts scene. The ambiance is enriched by the curated menu featuring dips, olives, and comfort dishes that promise a wholesome and nourishing experience".
La Barceloneta
Serving paellas!!
Sightseeing
The oldest cemetery in Reykjavík, some might find this recommendation odd, but it actually is beautiful and quite nice for a walk.
Hólavallagarður
The oldest cemetery in Reykjavík, some might find this recommendation odd, but it actually is beautiful and quite nice for a walk.
It's nice to take a walk around the pond and Hljómskálagarður park.
140 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Tjörnin
It's nice to take a walk around the pond and Hljómskálagarður park.
A very cute park (by Tjörnin pond), recommended for walks especially in the summer time.
116 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hljómskálagarður
A very cute park (by Tjörnin pond), recommended for walks especially in the summer time.
Harpa is Rekjavík’s premier concert hall and conference centre. Opened in 2011, its design was a collaboration between Danish-Icelandic artist Ólafur Elíasson, and the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects. Today, it is a cultural centre of Reykjavík and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
You can access the building and take a look inside - if there are no major events happening. They as well have guided tours, daily - we think.
535 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiHarpa is Rekjavík’s premier concert hall and conference centre. Opened in 2011, its design was a collaboration between Danish-Icelandic artist Ólafur Elíasson, and the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects. Today, it is a cultural centre of Reykjavík and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
You can access the building and take a look inside - if there are no major events happening. They as well have guided tours, daily - we think.
Activity
SKOR
If you're interested in playing dart games. Or even karaoke.
Very local experience in 15 min walking distance from our home.
Icelanders are crazy about their swimming pools. Visiting a swimmingppol is a must when in Iceland.
458 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataVery local experience in 15 min walking distance from our home.
Icelanders are crazy about their swimming pools. Visiting a swimmingppol is a must when in Iceland.
They have "flight departures" every 30 min. Great experience were you can experience Iceland's breathtaking nature in an unusual way. We guarantee butterflies in your stomach. Only 12 min. walk from our home.
59 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
FlyOver Iceland
43 FiskislóðThey have "flight departures" every 30 min. Great experience were you can experience Iceland's breathtaking nature in an unusual way. We guarantee butterflies in your stomach. Only 12 min. walk from our home.
Whales of Iceland is the largest museum dedicated to whales in Europe and possibly the world. To scale and based on specific individuals found in the wild, a team of expert craftsmen have sculpted 23 life-like and detailed cetaceans found in Icelandic waters.
Great activity for families, free admission for kids 7 years and younger.
169 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Whales of Iceland
Whales of Iceland is the largest museum dedicated to whales in Europe and possibly the world. To scale and based on specific individuals found in the wild, a team of expert craftsmen have sculpted 23 life-like and detailed cetaceans found in Icelandic waters.
Great activity for families, free admission for kids 7 years and younger.
From their website: "The museum exhibits work from leading Icelandic and international leading artists in Modern and Contemporary Art. It is also a platform for emerging talents. The exhibitions at Reykjavík Art Museum span history to our present day, from the conventional to the outermost limits of art".
350 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataFrom their website: "The museum exhibits work from leading Icelandic and international leading artists in Modern and Contemporary Art. It is also a platform for emerging talents. The exhibitions at Reykjavík Art Museum span history to our present day, from the conventional to the outermost limits of art".
A museum that provides insight into the history of the Icelandic nation from Viking era to modern times. The exhibition is conceived as a journey through time: it begins with the ship in which medieval settlers crossed the ocean to their new home, it ends in a modern airport, the Icelanders' gateway to the world.
393 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataA museum that provides insight into the history of the Icelandic nation from Viking era to modern times. The exhibition is conceived as a journey through time: it begins with the ship in which medieval settlers crossed the ocean to their new home, it ends in a modern airport, the Icelanders' gateway to the world.
The national art gallery of Iceland.
166 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands)
7 FríkirkjuvegurThe national art gallery of Iceland.
Grocery shopping
Where we do most of our shopping. We prefer going to Krónan (rather than Bónus) because their selection in general is better.
Krónan Granda
Where we do most of our shopping. We prefer going to Krónan (rather than Bónus) because their selection in general is better.
Bónus
Supermarket, that we think is the cheapest. The selection in Krónan is better though.
Other practical places
Reykjavíkur Apótek
2 SeljavegurThe closest pharmacy.
Pétursbúð
15 RánargataOur local corner shop.
In general only the state is allowed to sell liquor. This is the one in our area.
189 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiIn general only the state is allowed to sell liquor. This is the one in our area.