Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataA great place for brunch and dinner.
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurBest coffee in town, hands down.
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurMy regular spot for a good fish menu.
Vegamót - Bistro/Bar
4 VegamótastígurGreat fish soup and langoustine pizza.
Grái kötturinn
16a HverfisgataGreat US style brunch.
Grillmarkaðurinn
2a LækjargataHigh quality restaurant, meat and fish.
Fiskmarkaðurinn
High quality fish menu.
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurHljómskálinn
Kaffifélagið
10 SkólavörðustígurGreat view to Faxafloi and Mt. Esja from both indoor and patio.
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
SKY Restaurant & Bar
1 IngólfsstrætiGreat view to Faxafloi and Mt. Esja from both indoor and patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite bar/club. Great DJ´s and atmosphere in the latter part of the evening. Not too late though, it can have long queues.
240 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kaffibarinn
My favorite bar/club. Great DJ´s and atmosphere in the latter part of the evening. Not too late though, it can have long queues.
A very nice Bar with food and nice vibe. Often they have live music. Used to have great Jazz Tuesday nights, maybe they still have it!
176 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataA very nice Bar with food and nice vibe. Often they have live music. Used to have great Jazz Tuesday nights, maybe they still have it!
Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataGood cocktails but not so great service.
An old school hotel bar with many paintings by one of the most famous painters in Iceland, Kjarval.
28 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hotel Holt
37 BergstaðastrætiAn old school hotel bar with many paintings by one of the most famous painters in Iceland, Kjarval.
Sightseeing
Hallgrimskirkja
Getting Around
BSI Reykjavik station
Here you can take a bus to the airport.
You can take the flybus to here, it is a short walk from there to my flat.
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hótel Leifur Eiríksson
45 SkólavörðustígurYou can take the flybus to here, it is a short walk from there to my flat.
Everything Else
The local swimming pool with hot tubs and steam bath. Local hint: Go up the stairs to the top floor to access the original hot tub area and steam bath.
484 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurThe local swimming pool with hot tubs and steam bath. Local hint: Go up the stairs to the top floor to access the original hot tub area and steam bath.
Freyjugöturóló
24 FreyjugataPlayground for kids.
Arts & Culture
A great overview and history of Iceland.
393 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataA great overview and history of Iceland.
Einar Jónsson Sculpture garden and museum
51 NjarðargataBeautiful building with a quasi-brick glass wall
535 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiBeautiful building with a quasi-brick glass wall