Guidebook for Reykjavik
Sightseeing
Beautiful Church, you can go to the top of the tower for views of Reykjavík
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Hallgrímskirkja
Beautiful Church, you can go to the top of the tower for views of Reykjavík
Everything Else
Lovely little beach. Fantastic on a sunny day. You can warm up in the hot tubs aftes swimming in the sea. Half an hour walk from flat, or take bus 19 from Snorrabraut, it only takes 5 minutes!
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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Lovely little beach. Fantastic on a sunny day. You can warm up in the hot tubs aftes swimming in the sea. Half an hour walk from flat, or take bus 19 from Snorrabraut, it only takes 5 minutes!
The best views of Reykjavík and the surrounding mountains. Also surrounding Öskjuhlíð is great for walks!
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Perlan
The best views of Reykjavík and the surrounding mountains. Also surrounding Öskjuhlíð is great for walks!
For exhibitions in the park, also the nearest cafe.
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Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataFor exhibitions in the park, also the nearest cafe.
BSÍ
Flybus, Blue lagoon and lots of other coach destinations from here
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiFor Concerts, cafe and exploring
Sólfarið
For views of the coastline
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurMain bus station in Reykjavík
Viðey Ferry Terminal
For visiting this historical island
Viðeyjarstofa
On the island of Viðey
Einar Jónsson Museum
51 NjarðargataThe museum has a lovely sculpture garden
Nóatún
HringbrautSupermarket for groceries, more choice than Bonus
Lyf & heilsa Domus Medica
3 EgilsgataThe nearest chemist open 9.00-18.00 Monday - Friday
Lögreglan á höfuðborgarsvæðinu
Nearest police station
A beautifull small island in Seltjarnarnes, with a lighthouse, approacable on foot during low tide (observe tide tables). bus number 11, stops by our house it takes you within 15 min. walk to Grótta
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Grótta
8 SuðurströndA beautifull small island in Seltjarnarnes, with a lighthouse, approacable on foot during low tide (observe tide tables). bus number 11, stops by our house it takes you within 15 min. walk to Grótta
The local swimming-pool. Reykjavík´s historical Swimming-palace. Beautiful building with an indoor swimming-pool. With outdoors hot tubs in the sunbathing area.
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Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurThe local swimming-pool. Reykjavík´s historical Swimming-palace. Beautiful building with an indoor swimming-pool. With outdoors hot tubs in the sunbathing area.
Kringlan
The mall
Bíó Paradís
54 HverfisgataThe local cinema
Ský lounge and bar on the top floor has wonderful views from the lounge and balcony of the ocean the mountains and Harpa. Happy hour every day from 17.00 -19.00
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll
1 IngólfsstrætiSký lounge and bar on the top floor has wonderful views from the lounge and balcony of the ocean the mountains and Harpa. Happy hour every day from 17.00 -19.00
Gamla Bíó
2a IngólfsstrætiFantastic views from the top floor balcony. Go there for happy hour.
Food Scene
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurYou can get some of the best Icelandic beer on draught here!
Nearest Cafe. They also sell fresh bread to take away (remember you can buy half a bread in pretty much all bakeries in Iceland)
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Café Roma
Nearest Cafe. They also sell fresh bread to take away (remember you can buy half a bread in pretty much all bakeries in Iceland)
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurA lovely Cafe nearby the flat open 8-18 Mon-Fri 9-18 weekends.
Lifandi markaður
24 BorgartúnA market for organic food and restaurant.
Bergsson Mathús
3 TemplarasundA good place to eat, simple and affordable.
Restó
27-29 RauðarárstígurA local restaurant. They do a great fish soup and various fishdishes + lamb.
Roadhouse Reykjavík
56 SnorrabrautA good place for burgers
Shopping
A place to browse for music lovers, choice of vinyls and CDs, both new and used.
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Lucky Records
10 RauðarárstígurA place to browse for music lovers, choice of vinyls and CDs, both new and used.
Drinks & Nightlife
A good place for happy hour, they also do small dishes during happy hour for a good price.
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Nostra
59 LaugavegurA good place for happy hour, they also do small dishes during happy hour for a good price.