Food Scene
Never been disappointed there, serves all kinds of food despite the name
119 locals recommend
Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurNever been disappointed there, serves all kinds of food despite the name
Bakarameistarinn
Bakery and Coffee shop for all your breakfast and brunch needs
Shopping
Well, it's a mall. Has two grocery stores on either end of the price spectrum. Good selection of stores, a food court and a Cinema. Plus there is a liqueur store there! (See Essentials).
528 locals recommend
Kringlan
4-12 KringlanWell, it's a mall. Has two grocery stores on either end of the price spectrum. Good selection of stores, a food court and a Cinema. Plus there is a liqueur store there! (See Essentials).
Sightseeing
Our local hot water reservoir, host to multiple activities plus a great view over the city
454 locals recommend
Perlan
Our local hot water reservoir, host to multiple activities plus a great view over the city
The building in Reykjavik you will find in '1000 buildings you must see...' books. Lots of nice restaurants in the vicinity.
743 locals recommend
Hallgrimskirkja
The building in Reykjavik you will find in '1000 buildings you must see...' books. Lots of nice restaurants in the vicinity.
Parks & Nature
Quiet local park with opportunity for all sorts of activities such as basketball, beach volley and frisbee golf
150 locals recommend
Klambratún
4 AusturstrætiQuiet local park with opportunity for all sorts of activities such as basketball, beach volley and frisbee golf
Öskjuhlíð
The only woods you will find in a large radius
Public beach heated by geothermal overflow. Has a heated pool / "hot tub
434 locals recommend
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Public beach heated by geothermal overflow. Has a heated pool / "hot tub
Probably the best place in town to see the northern lights when they are out, no light pollution and only a few minutes drive. Also just a nice seaside stroll for every other occasion.
118 locals recommend
Grótta
8 SuðurströndProbably the best place in town to see the northern lights when they are out, no light pollution and only a few minutes drive. Also just a nice seaside stroll for every other occasion.
Essentials
THE liqueur store (as in these are the only stores to buy alcoholic beverages in Iceland)
189 locals recommend
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiTHE liqueur store (as in these are the only stores to buy alcoholic beverages in Iceland)
Bónus
11-13 SkipholtThe local "low cost" grocery store, good for all the necessities.
Entertainment & Activities
Public geothermal pool, next to the national stadium. A visit to one of those is a must during a stay in Reykjavik
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurPublic geothermal pool, next to the national stadium. A visit to one of those is a must during a stay in Reykjavik
The oldest geothermal public pool in Reykjavik. Renovated and expanded in 2017.
484 locals recommend
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurThe oldest geothermal public pool in Reykjavik. Renovated and expanded in 2017.