Guidebook for Reykjavík
Arts & Culture
Good for experiencing Icelandic art. There is as a good café there. It serves good coffee and good soups and cakes. There is a design- and- book store in the lobby and a family-activity space.
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Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataGood for experiencing Icelandic art. There is as a good café there. It serves good coffee and good soups and cakes. There is a design- and- book store in the lobby and a family-activity space.
Volcano House is a Geology exhibition and Cinema, located at Tryggvagata 11. It is the place for learning about volcanoes.
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Volcano House, Iceland
11 TryggvagataVolcano House is a Geology exhibition and Cinema, located at Tryggvagata 11. It is the place for learning about volcanoes.
Museum of Design and Applied Art is situated in Garðabær near by Reykjavík. A 10-15 minute drive.
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Museum Of Design And Applied Art
1 GarðatorgMuseum of Design and Applied Art is situated in Garðabær near by Reykjavík. A 10-15 minute drive.
Árbæjarsafn (Árbær open air Museum) is the historical museum of the city of Reykjavík as well as an open-air museum and a regional museum.
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Museu a Céu Aberto de Árbær
KistuhylurÁrbæjarsafn (Árbær open air Museum) is the historical museum of the city of Reykjavík as well as an open-air museum and a regional museum.
Parks & Nature
A public park close to our house where the museum Kjarvalsstadir is located. In the park you can enjoy a picnic or a round of Folf (Frisbee Golf). There is also a good playgroud here.
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Klambratún
4 AusturstrætiA public park close to our house where the museum Kjarvalsstadir is located. In the park you can enjoy a picnic or a round of Folf (Frisbee Golf). There is also a good playgroud here.
Bollagata
BollagataA small Playground with swings, slides, a castle etc.
Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach.
Admission to the beach, hot tub, changing rooms and toilets.
It is possible to buy refreshments and rent necessaries and storage in the reception.
The temperature of the hot tub is around 38-39°C all year long.
The temperature of the lagoon is around 15°-19°C in the summertime when it is fused with hot geothermal water. That is only done during opening hours.
The place for Seabathing.
http://nautholsvik.is/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-713/
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Praia Geotérmica de Nauthólsvík
Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach.
Admission to the beach, hot tub, changing rooms and toilets.
It is possible to buy refreshments and rent necessaries and storage in the reception.
The temperature of the hot tub is around 38-39°C all year long.
The temperature of the lagoon is around 15°-19°C in the summertime when it is fused with hot geothermal water. That is only done during opening hours.
The place for Seabathing.
http://nautholsvik.is/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-713/
Entertainment & Activities
Our local swimming pool. Old and charming, indoors swimming pool (with diving boards), a smaller pool for children. Outside on the roof, overlooking Reykjavik, are 2 hot baths and a steam room. In December 2017 a new outdoor pool was opened.
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Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurOur local swimming pool. Old and charming, indoors swimming pool (with diving boards), a smaller pool for children. Outside on the roof, overlooking Reykjavik, are 2 hot baths and a steam room. In December 2017 a new outdoor pool was opened.
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataA great swimming pool. Very popular among the locals.
Laugardalslaug is the city’s largest pool with extensive facilities, located in Laugardalur Valley. It's facilities include a 50m outdoor pool, outdoor children’s pool and paddling pool, two water-slides, numerous hot tubs, steam bath, gym and mini golf course. Nearby is the Farm Zoo which everyone staying in Reykjavík should visit. On display are Icelandic pets and a variety of wild animals. Laugardalslaug has a cafeteria where you can get some warm and cold drinks, cakes and sandwiches.
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Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurLaugardalslaug is the city’s largest pool with extensive facilities, located in Laugardalur Valley. It's facilities include a 50m outdoor pool, outdoor children’s pool and paddling pool, two water-slides, numerous hot tubs, steam bath, gym and mini golf course. Nearby is the Farm Zoo which everyone staying in Reykjavík should visit. On display are Icelandic pets and a variety of wild animals. Laugardalslaug has a cafeteria where you can get some warm and cold drinks, cakes and sandwiches.
Essentials
Bónus on Hallveigarstigur. Bónus is the cheapest supermarked to go too.
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Bonús Supermarkt
Bónus on Hallveigarstigur. Bónus is the cheapest supermarked to go too.
10-11
11 AusturstrætiGrocery store close by and open 24/7. But very Expensive!
Hagkaup in Skeifan is open 24/7. Hagkaup is a department store with food, clothes, shoes, toys, cosmetics, homeware etc. Good to go here if you are renting a car.
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Hagkaup
15 FaxafenHagkaup in Skeifan is open 24/7. Hagkaup is a department store with food, clothes, shoes, toys, cosmetics, homeware etc. Good to go here if you are renting a car.
Shopping
Nearest pharmacy to the apartment. Opening hours: 9:00 - 18:00 Mon-Fri.
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Lyf & heilsa Domus Medica
3 EgilsgataNearest pharmacy to the apartment. Opening hours: 9:00 - 18:00 Mon-Fri.
Lucky Records is Iceland‘s biggest record store and offers an amazing choice of vinyls and CDs, both new and used.
Open Mon-Fri 10-18
Sat-Sun 11-17
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Lucky Records
10 RauðarárstígurLucky Records is Iceland‘s biggest record store and offers an amazing choice of vinyls and CDs, both new and used.
Open Mon-Fri 10-18
Sat-Sun 11-17
Kringlan Shopping Mall. Do all your shopping in one place under one roof. Restaurants and Cafés. Bónus and Hagkaup grocery stores are also here.
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Kringlan
Kringlan Shopping Mall. Do all your shopping in one place under one roof. Restaurants and Cafés. Bónus and Hagkaup grocery stores are also here.
Kolaportið flea market, located in a large warehouse just by the harbour. 2nd hand clothes, old books and records, stamps, food and more.
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Kolaportid
Kolaportið flea market, located in a large warehouse just by the harbour. 2nd hand clothes, old books and records, stamps, food and more.
Food Scene
On Laugavegur 20b (entrance on Klapparstigur). Best vegetarian/raw-food restaurant downtown. But also serves chicken. Good (raw)cakes and coffee too!
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Gló
On Laugavegur 20b (entrance on Klapparstigur). Best vegetarian/raw-food restaurant downtown. But also serves chicken. Good (raw)cakes and coffee too!
This restaurant does not disappoint! Good food and good service. Simple lunch menu, Soup and fish of the day. Can order half plates.
Open
Weekdays: 11:30 – 21:00
Weekends: 12:00 – 21:00
ostabudin.is
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Ostabúðin
8 SkólavörðustígurThis restaurant does not disappoint! Good food and good service. Simple lunch menu, Soup and fish of the day. Can order half plates.
Open
Weekdays: 11:30 – 21:00
Weekends: 12:00 – 21:00
ostabudin.is
Opens early for breakfast – also lunch and Coffee.
Cuisine: American, Breakfast, British, Brunch, Delis, Sandwiches, Vegan
Mon-Fri: 07:15 - 15:00
Sat-Sun: 08:00 - 15:00
Note.kitchen closes 2:00 pm.
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The Grey Cat
16a HverfisgataOpens early for breakfast – also lunch and Coffee.
Cuisine: American, Breakfast, British, Brunch, Delis, Sandwiches, Vegan
Mon-Fri: 07:15 - 15:00
Sat-Sun: 08:00 - 15:00
Note.kitchen closes 2:00 pm.
Closest restaurant. American food / Bar & Grill. Bruch, Lunch, dinner. Hamburgers, Ribs, Happy hour etc.
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Roadhouse Reykjavík
56 SnorrabrautClosest restaurant. American food / Bar & Grill. Bruch, Lunch, dinner. Hamburgers, Ribs, Happy hour etc.
Mokka is one of the oldest cafés in Reykjavik opened in 1958. The café is also an Art gallery. Great Coffee and waffles!
OPEN DAILY: 09.00 – 18.30
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Mokka Kaffi
3A SkólavörðustígurMokka is one of the oldest cafés in Reykjavik opened in 1958. The café is also an Art gallery. Great Coffee and waffles!
OPEN DAILY: 09.00 – 18.30
Excellent Bakery and confectionery! Serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Also serve beer and wine and of course good coffee.
Open every day from 7am - 9pm.
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Sandholt
36 LaugavegurExcellent Bakery and confectionery! Serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Also serve beer and wine and of course good coffee.
Open every day from 7am - 9pm.
Brauð & Co (e. Bread & Co.) A artisan bakery. Warm sourdough breads and the best pastry in town! The bakery has no official opening hours, but open sometime early mornings (5-7am) and stay open until 5-6pm.
Frakkastígur
105 FrakkastígurBrauð & Co (e. Bread & Co.) A artisan bakery. Warm sourdough breads and the best pastry in town! The bakery has no official opening hours, but open sometime early mornings (5-7am) and stay open until 5-6pm.
Excellent for Lunch, but also open for Breakfast and dinner.
Open from 7am-8pm. Also at another location further down town by the harbor on Grandagarður 16 . They focus more on fish dishes. same opening hours.
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Bergsson Mathús
3 TemplarasundExcellent for Lunch, but also open for Breakfast and dinner.
Open from 7am-8pm. Also at another location further down town by the harbor on Grandagarður 16 . They focus more on fish dishes. same opening hours.
Nora Magasin is a gastro bar and restaurant in the heart of Reykjavík. Lively Bar, Great for Happy Hour. Great selection of wine and beer. Fairly prized.
Opening hours:
Mon - Thu: 11:30 - 01:00
Fri - Sat: 11:30 - 03:00
Sun: 11:30 - 01:00
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Nostra
59 LaugavegurNora Magasin is a gastro bar and restaurant in the heart of Reykjavík. Lively Bar, Great for Happy Hour. Great selection of wine and beer. Fairly prized.
Opening hours:
Mon - Thu: 11:30 - 01:00
Fri - Sat: 11:30 - 03:00
Sun: 11:30 - 01:00
Vitabar is a small local bar. They also serve great hamburgers – and beer of course. Mostly attended by locals.
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Vitabar
21 BergþórugataVitabar is a small local bar. They also serve great hamburgers – and beer of course. Mostly attended by locals.
Excellent Icelandic food and good service. Great for lunch (lunch specials) and dinner. On the expensive side but worth it. Check out the reviews on TripAdvisor. Make sure to book a table.
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Sjávargrillið
14 SkólavörðustígurExcellent Icelandic food and good service. Great for lunch (lunch specials) and dinner. On the expensive side but worth it. Check out the reviews on TripAdvisor. Make sure to book a table.
Great café - enjoy original local art, vegan options, gourmet quality coffee (and other drinks) and small bites.
PREPP
Great café - enjoy original local art, vegan options, gourmet quality coffee (and other drinks) and small bites.
Hlemmur Food Hall (Hlemmur Mathöll) just opened in Aug 2017. 10 different vendors provide a sample of great food, beer and wine; Mexican tacos, thai sandwiches, icelandic food, pastry, coffee, vegetables, ice cream made right in front of you! website: www.hlemmurmatholl.is/english
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Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurHlemmur Food Hall (Hlemmur Mathöll) just opened in Aug 2017. 10 different vendors provide a sample of great food, beer and wine; Mexican tacos, thai sandwiches, icelandic food, pastry, coffee, vegetables, ice cream made right in front of you! website: www.hlemmurmatholl.is/english
Sightseeing
Great panorama view over the city. On the top glass domed part of Perlan there is a revolving restaurant + bar. Also a cafeteria selling coffee, breads, cakes, hot soups and ice cream. Souvenir Shop.
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Perlan
Great panorama view over the city. On the top glass domed part of Perlan there is a revolving restaurant + bar. Also a cafeteria selling coffee, breads, cakes, hot soups and ice cream. Souvenir Shop.
Hallgrímskirkja
Great views over the city.