Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food scene
Borg29 mathöll
29 BorgartúnHIPSTUR is my favourite, especially fish of the day and bacalao
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurSKÁL is excellent!
Baka Baka
Bakery and coffee in the morning and pizza at night.
A favourite with locals- coffee house and restaurant at night.
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Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiA favourite with locals- coffee house and restaurant at night.
ROK
26a FrakkastígurSmall dishes but very good. Reserve in advance.
Chickpea
1 HallveigarstigurVegetarian wraps. Healthy and affordable. Very garlicky though.
Tommi's Burger Joint
32 EyravegurOur favourite burger!
Ideal light lunch place after a walk around the botanical garden and the Laugardalur area.
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Flóran Garden Bistro
GrasagarðinumIdeal light lunch place after a walk around the botanical garden and the Laugardalur area.
Our favourite weekend brunch especially the breakfast burrito. Also light lunch on weekdays.
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The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurOur favourite weekend brunch especially the breakfast burrito. Also light lunch on weekdays.
Essentials
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurThey serve a cod head and sheep head which are surprisingly good.
our favourite ´discount´supermarket. limited range but products are fresh and by Icelandic standard it is cheap. it´s open from 11am to 6pm.
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Bónus
our favourite ´discount´supermarket. limited range but products are fresh and by Icelandic standard it is cheap. it´s open from 11am to 6pm.
It´s the one of 3 local supermarkets. Open from 9AM to 8PM. My favourite. But beware we do not have staff that pack your bag or helps you carying your groceries to the car. It´s basic European style!
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Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurIt´s the one of 3 local supermarkets. Open from 9AM to 8PM. My favourite. But beware we do not have staff that pack your bag or helps you carying your groceries to the car. It´s basic European style!
Nettó
3 FiskislóðOpen 24/7
Everything Else
it´s the leading bus company and they have tours etc. www.re.is
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Reykjavik Excursions
it´s the leading bus company and they have tours etc. www.re.is
Entertainment & Activities
Geothermal swimming pool- that´s were Icelanders meet after work to talk about politics in the hot tub.
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Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataGeothermal swimming pool- that´s were Icelanders meet after work to talk about politics in the hot tub.
Park with farm animals and small amusement. Young children love it.
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Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
Park with farm animals and small amusement. Young children love it.
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurThe main pool of Reykjavik and has a slide for children.
Arts & Culture
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiHave a look- stunning architecture.