Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Eldsmiðjan
81 LaugavegurOven baked pizza!
Raw, Vegan or Vegetarian?... then Solla has something amazing at Gló just for you! World renown for her specialties!
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Gló
17 EngjateigurRaw, Vegan or Vegetarian?... then Solla has something amazing at Gló just for you! World renown for her specialties!
We usually pick up bread from this bakery for our continental breakfasts, we know you'll love it!
Jói Fel Bakarí - Holtagarðar
10 HoltavegurWe usually pick up bread from this bakery for our continental breakfasts, we know you'll love it!
European McDonald's? If you are in a hurry, it might be faster than most places...
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Metro
European McDonald's? If you are in a hurry, it might be faster than most places...
The Thai Noodle Station was opened in 2009 and has since become a true staple for locals and travelers alike. The menu here is simple, there is soup. You can choose a vegetarian option, beef or chicken and that is that. But don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the menu, the quality of ingredients is outstanding, and there certainly is a dash of secret magic in there, making this simple option, oh so good.
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Noodle Station
The Thai Noodle Station was opened in 2009 and has since become a true staple for locals and travelers alike. The menu here is simple, there is soup. You can choose a vegetarian option, beef or chicken and that is that. But don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the menu, the quality of ingredients is outstanding, and there certainly is a dash of secret magic in there, making this simple option, oh so good.
Located in Selfoss, this place has no shortage of good TripAdvisor reviews, the portions are big and the cakes are delicious
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Kaffi Krús
7 AusturvegurLocated in Selfoss, this place has no shortage of good TripAdvisor reviews, the portions are big and the cakes are delicious
Tomato, tomatoe. There is plenty for all to go around. A tomato farm located in Bláskógabyggð, here you have an entire tomato inspired menu. You’ll have a selection of everything from their classic tomato soup to tomato icecream (I know that sounds strange, but it’s delicious). If you are lucky you may catch the horse show on you way in or out, where the icelandic horse shows of it unique gates. Don’t miss the gift store, personally I make sure to never run out of their jams. This is a perfect stop after Gullfoss, and close to the Secret Lagoon.
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Friðheimar
FriðheimarTomato, tomatoe. There is plenty for all to go around. A tomato farm located in Bláskógabyggð, here you have an entire tomato inspired menu. You’ll have a selection of everything from their classic tomato soup to tomato icecream (I know that sounds strange, but it’s delicious). If you are lucky you may catch the horse show on you way in or out, where the icelandic horse shows of it unique gates. Don’t miss the gift store, personally I make sure to never run out of their jams. This is a perfect stop after Gullfoss, and close to the Secret Lagoon.
Now to a real hidden gem, Thai Matstofan. This place is the furthest thing from fancy and it’s located in Skeifan about a five-minute drive from the city center. I’m not going to lie the first time a friend took me here I wasn’t totally sure it was a great idea. Since many years have passed and I keep coming back. The prices are good, the food is amazing and the people are so friendly. You won’t regret a visit to Thai Matstofan. Go to dish: I always have the Pad Thai.
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Thai Matstofan
52 SuðurlandsbrautNow to a real hidden gem, Thai Matstofan. This place is the furthest thing from fancy and it’s located in Skeifan about a five-minute drive from the city center. I’m not going to lie the first time a friend took me here I wasn’t totally sure it was a great idea. Since many years have passed and I keep coming back. The prices are good, the food is amazing and the people are so friendly. You won’t regret a visit to Thai Matstofan. Go to dish: I always have the Pad Thai.
Located on Grandi, just a tad further out than the Old Harbour, you’ll find a collection of little restaurants. The Coocoo’s Nest being an absolute favorite, this place is the best for weekend brunch. On weeknights they alternate different menus, you can find everything from taco Tuesday to sourdough pizza nights. It can get a little crammed in here and they don’t take reservations, but you never have to wait long. Go to dish: The Breakfast Burrito, Soups and Salads and their sandwiches.
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The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurLocated on Grandi, just a tad further out than the Old Harbour, you’ll find a collection of little restaurants. The Coocoo’s Nest being an absolute favorite, this place is the best for weekend brunch. On weeknights they alternate different menus, you can find everything from taco Tuesday to sourdough pizza nights. It can get a little crammed in here and they don’t take reservations, but you never have to wait long. Go to dish: The Breakfast Burrito, Soups and Salads and their sandwiches.
Located on Skólavörðustígur, just a couple of houses down from Hallgrímskirkja (the big church) you’ll find Kol Restaurant. This is my all time favorite place for lunch, if you are a foodie go here early on in your trip, you may want to come back. My go to plates for this gem: fish of the day, a shared seafood starter and their famous burger for lunch. These guys are also great at mixing drinks
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Kol Restaurant
40 SkólavörðustígurLocated on Skólavörðustígur, just a couple of houses down from Hallgrímskirkja (the big church) you’ll find Kol Restaurant. This is my all time favorite place for lunch, if you are a foodie go here early on in your trip, you may want to come back. My go to plates for this gem: fish of the day, a shared seafood starter and their famous burger for lunch. These guys are also great at mixing drinks
Have you heard about the Icelandic hot dogs? This is the original hot dog stand, there is always a line, but not to worry it goes fast. Go here to see what all the fuss is about:)
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Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataHave you heard about the Icelandic hot dogs? This is the original hot dog stand, there is always a line, but not to worry it goes fast. Go here to see what all the fuss is about:)
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur - Holtagarðar
28 VatnagarðarThis hot dog stand is in the neighborhood .... ;)
Downtown. Another bar with a great selection of beers, a popular weekend spot, before hitting the "louder" bars
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Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurDowntown. Another bar with a great selection of beers, a popular weekend spot, before hitting the "louder" bars
If you are collecting those Hard Rock Café pins like my dad, you are going to want to stop here and enjoy a delicious burger and rock ....in the land of the ice and snow with the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.... Led Zeppelin ....
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Hard Rock Cafe
2A LækjargataIf you are collecting those Hard Rock Café pins like my dad, you are going to want to stop here and enjoy a delicious burger and rock ....in the land of the ice and snow with the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.... Led Zeppelin ....
The best ice cream in town with fabulous blends of flavors you will only find in Iceland!
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Valdís
GrandagarðurThe best ice cream in town with fabulous blends of flavors you will only find in Iceland!
Shopping
A cute little farmer's market on the edge of the neighborhood. open from 11-6 pm on weekdays and 11-4pm on saturdays (closed on sundays)
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Frú Lauga
LaugalækurA cute little farmer's market on the edge of the neighborhood. open from 11-6 pm on weekdays and 11-4pm on saturdays (closed on sundays)
This is a fishmarket type store, come here for lunch and get the best fish in Reykjavik and it's cheap!. Or buy some to cook at home. :)
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Hafberg fresh fish store
SkeiðarvogurThis is a fishmarket type store, come here for lunch and get the best fish in Reykjavik and it's cheap!. Or buy some to cook at home. :)
The one true Icelandic flea market that has been around for decades offering us everything from new and vintage clothes to the taste of the sea or grandma's baked goods!
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Kolaportid
The one true Icelandic flea market that has been around for decades offering us everything from new and vintage clothes to the taste of the sea or grandma's baked goods!
A great discount grocery store a short distance from the BnB . They have an excellent selection of meats and you can't forget the wide range of organic & health foods they have as well
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Krónan
BíldshöfðiA great discount grocery store a short distance from the BnB . They have an excellent selection of meats and you can't forget the wide range of organic & health foods they have as well
Costco gas station
gas station - cheapest in Iceland by far
Drinks & Nightlife
If you are having trouble finding something to talk about, you don’t have to look far for inspiration, veður means weather in Icelandic, something we talk about constantly, all the time and is also considered an acceptable conversation starter. // Happy hour runs from noon until 7.35pm // Cocktail hour from 7-9 pm // Thursdays are devoted to bubbles
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Vedur
33, 101 KlapparstígurIf you are having trouble finding something to talk about, you don’t have to look far for inspiration, veður means weather in Icelandic, something we talk about constantly, all the time and is also considered an acceptable conversation starter. // Happy hour runs from noon until 7.35pm // Cocktail hour from 7-9 pm // Thursdays are devoted to bubbles
Downtown. Go here for a night out on the town, the party starts late at this place. Showing up around 2am would be appropriate
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Kaffibarinn
Downtown. Go here for a night out on the town, the party starts late at this place. Showing up around 2am would be appropriate
Like the Icelandic football team’s unlikely and triumphant rise to near-glory in Euro 2016, Lebowski Bar boldly takes the gold for the first time in this category. This giant diner-like theme bar is smack in the centre of town, and takes the prize for its particularly fantastic coverage of the aforementioned sporting event, as well as the last Olympics. It regularly shows multiple sporting events on screens spread throughout its two levels. It’s got all the beers and drinks you need to celebrate wins or mourn losses, plus tasty burgers and shakes. Googol! ~written by The Grapevine
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Lebowski Bar
Like the Icelandic football team’s unlikely and triumphant rise to near-glory in Euro 2016, Lebowski Bar boldly takes the gold for the first time in this category. This giant diner-like theme bar is smack in the centre of town, and takes the prize for its particularly fantastic coverage of the aforementioned sporting event, as well as the last Olympics. It regularly shows multiple sporting events on screens spread throughout its two levels. It’s got all the beers and drinks you need to celebrate wins or mourn losses, plus tasty burgers and shakes. Googol! ~written by The Grapevine
For the best venue in live music Húrra is the place to go! Winner 3 years in a row.... hurrah! hurrah! hurrah! for Húrra!
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Húrra
For the best venue in live music Húrra is the place to go! Winner 3 years in a row.... hurrah! hurrah! hurrah! for Húrra!
It's a bar, music venue, night club and it serves and a mean breakfast (...bruch) for the morning after! This is our little little bar on the corner that gives you a glimpse of our blood, sweat & tears of Reykjavík's diverse music & nightlife culture
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Prikið
12 BankastrætiIt's a bar, music venue, night club and it serves and a mean breakfast (...bruch) for the morning after! This is our little little bar on the corner that gives you a glimpse of our blood, sweat & tears of Reykjavík's diverse music & nightlife culture
Sightseeing
When you go Downtown its going to be hard to miss this cathedral standing on to of Arnarhóll. The top floor has an observatory that has some of the best views of Reykjavík
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Hallgrimskirkja
When you go Downtown its going to be hard to miss this cathedral standing on to of Arnarhóll. The top floor has an observatory that has some of the best views of Reykjavík
Parks & Nature
Close to the swimming pool, a very nice outdoor area. There isn´t much action to the Botanical Gardens during the winter but the park itself is still nice to walk around in.
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Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 HverfisgataClose to the swimming pool, a very nice outdoor area. There isn´t much action to the Botanical Gardens during the winter but the park itself is still nice to walk around in.
Yes! We have a beach! You can swim in the Atlantic ocean all year around and get to know the locals that do this religiously - after you get your heart pumping, everybody high on the adrenalin kick, you can relax in the hot tub where everybody there is your friend!
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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Yes! We have a beach! You can swim in the Atlantic ocean all year around and get to know the locals that do this religiously - after you get your heart pumping, everybody high on the adrenalin kick, you can relax in the hot tub where everybody there is your friend!
Jökulsárlón
The Glacier Lagoon
Everything Else
Yes, it's a PHILOLOGICAL MUSEUM.... need I say more?
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Islandské phallologické muzeum
2 KalkofnsvegurYes, it's a PHILOLOGICAL MUSEUM.... need I say more?
Arts & Culture
I just love the "secret" garden on the corner from Hallgrímskirkja any time of year. The exquisite sculptures are over 100 years old that adorn the garden have complex and yet interpretable symbolism. His works include Ingólfur Arnarson- the first settler (located on Arnarholl Hill) and Jón Sigurdsson (facing parliament on Austurvöll square)
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Einar Jónsson Museum
51 NjarðargataI just love the "secret" garden on the corner from Hallgrímskirkja any time of year. The exquisite sculptures are over 100 years old that adorn the garden have complex and yet interpretable symbolism. His works include Ingólfur Arnarson- the first settler (located on Arnarholl Hill) and Jón Sigurdsson (facing parliament on Austurvöll square)