Guidebook for Reykjavik
Food Scene
A hot dog stand. This place is an Icelandic tradition. Please try “Ein með öllu” (a hot dog with everything).
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Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataA hot dog stand. This place is an Icelandic tradition. Please try “Ein með öllu” (a hot dog with everything).
Noodle Station
A great and cheap noodle soup place
A great place for a slice of pizza. They also have Panini’s salads and other juicy stuff.
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Bankastræti
BankastrætiA great place for a slice of pizza. They also have Panini’s salads and other juicy stuff.
Gamla Smiðjan
great place for pizza. Not a restaurant.
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataSome call it the best burger in town. What do you think,
Pósthússtræti
PósthússtrætiDecent Sushi. Very quick.
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurIt's called Reykjavik Roaster now. Great coffee. Close.
One of Iceland’s oldest coffee houses. It’s really great to have a coffee there in the morning. They also have a full menu. It’s probably the cheapest menu in town. It is a hangout for regulars.
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Prikið
12 Bankastræti One of Iceland’s oldest coffee houses. It’s really great to have a coffee there in the morning. They also have a full menu. It’s probably the cheapest menu in town. It is a hangout for regulars.
Reykjavík’s oldest coffee house. The décor is all original. The customers are local artists, all regulars. Great place for a waffle and hot chocolate
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Mokka Kaffi
3A SkólavörðustígurReykjavík’s oldest coffee house. The décor is all original. The customers are local artists, all regulars. Great place for a waffle and hot chocolate
It’s family friendly. They have a huge playground downstairs, a full menu and good coffee.
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The Laundromat Cafe
9 Austurstræti It’s family friendly. They have a huge playground downstairs, a full menu and good coffee.
French bistro dining at an affordable price. It’s definitely a place where locals hang out.
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Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataFrench bistro dining at an affordable price. It’s definitely a place where locals hang out.
Sakebarinn
2 LaugavegurGreat sushi.
Sushi Social
5 ÞingholtsstrætiFusion restaurant. Check out their website.
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataGreat indian restaurant.
Hraðlestin
Best take away in Reykjavik.
For a good steak I highly recommend Grillmarket (they also have the best burger in town, but only for lunch). They also make an excellent salmon. Make a reservation for this one.
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Grillmarkaðurinn
For a good steak I highly recommend Grillmarket (they also have the best burger in town, but only for lunch). They also make an excellent salmon. Make a reservation for this one.
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 Skúlagatacasual dining in a fabulous surrounding
Bergþórugata
BergþórugataNo bull burgers. Nothing fancy, very cheap, very good (esp. if you have a hangover).
Raw food at its best. This place also has vegetarian food and a chicken dish. The veggie lasagne and the raw pizza are amazing.
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Laugavegur
LaugavegurRaw food at its best. This place also has vegetarian food and a chicken dish. The veggie lasagne and the raw pizza are amazing.
Grænn Kostur
8b SkólavörðustígurVegetarian food.
Essentials
Iceland can be very expensive, so if you’re on a budget, I suggest you take a trip to the supermarket to get practical items for the kitchen. The cheapest place is right around the corner
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Hallveigarstigur
HallveigarstigurIceland can be very expensive, so if you’re on a budget, I suggest you take a trip to the supermarket to get practical items for the kitchen. The cheapest place is right around the corner
Krambúð
42 SkólavörðustígurA small store that has all the essentials.
Óðinsgata 1
1 ÓðinsgataIf you want gourmet produce and products, I highly recommend Frú Lauga.
Everything Else
Reykjavik Backpackers
28 LaugavegurGreat happy hour.
BSÍ
Fly-bus terminal.
Aðalstræti
Aðalstrætihttp://www.visitreykjavik.is/travel/tourist-information-centre
Bankastræti 2
2 Bankastrætihttp://www.icelandictravelmarket.is/About-ITM/
Drinks & Nightlife
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurHappy hour. Nice outside area.
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
2 MýrargataBrilliant cocktails. They also have a great menu.
Hotel Holt
37 BergstaðastrætiFancy hotel. Great for happy hour.
Great for drinks. If the weather is good, their balcony is brilliant.
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Reykjavik Loft HI Hostel
7 BankastrætiGreat for drinks. If the weather is good, their balcony is brilliant.