Host's Guidebook for Reykjavík and South of Iceland.

Margret
Host's Guidebook for Reykjavík and South of Iceland.

Sightseeing

The seaside 5 min walk
Iconic beautiful sculpture by the sea. Not a viking ship. Mt. Esja in the background
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Putnik Sunca
193 preporuka/e lokalaca
Iconic beautiful sculpture by the sea. Not a viking ship. Mt. Esja in the background
Museum of Natural Wonders. . Terrasse Reykjavik view. Cafè. Ice cream shop.
455 preporuka/e lokalaca
Perlan
455 preporuka/e lokalaca
Museum of Natural Wonders. . Terrasse Reykjavik view. Cafè. Ice cream shop.
Lovely garden by the Reykjavík Pond.
116 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hljómskálagarður
116 preporuka/e lokalaca
Lovely garden by the Reykjavík Pond.
A view over the city. Elevator to the top. Don´t miss this. 1000 isk. for adults. 10 USD. The lovely church itself is open for guests. See opening hours on their site. The view from the tower is amazing. You will see and hear the big bells. A new elevator. Large organ.
743 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hallgrimskirkja
743 preporuka/e lokalaca
A view over the city. Elevator to the top. Don´t miss this. 1000 isk. for adults. 10 USD. The lovely church itself is open for guests. See opening hours on their site. The view from the tower is amazing. You will see and hear the big bells. A new elevator. Large organ.
Lovely pond. Birds. Ducks and Swans.
140 preporuka/e lokalaca
Tjörnin
140 preporuka/e lokalaca
Lovely pond. Birds. Ducks and Swans.
If you have some time & a car, it's nice to go here to watch the sunset . The best place for Northern Lights.
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Grótta Island Lighthouse
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If you have some time & a car, it's nice to go here to watch the sunset . The best place for Northern Lights.
Locals gather here on big national occations. On the National Holiday which is June 17th and on Culture Night in August. The statue of Ingolfur Arnarsson, the viking who named Reykjavik and , found" Iceland.
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Arnarhóll
Arnarhóll
9 preporuka/e lokalaca
Locals gather here on big national occations. On the National Holiday which is June 17th and on Culture Night in August. The statue of Ingolfur Arnarsson, the viking who named Reykjavik and , found" Iceland.
Hike for a great view of Reykjavìk. Much easier than Mt. Esja. 30 min to get to the top. Sightseeing terrasse. Highly recommended.
Úlfarsfell, 113, Island
Hike for a great view of Reykjavìk. Much easier than Mt. Esja. 30 min to get to the top. Sightseeing terrasse. Highly recommended.
Highly recommended ! Awesome service . Weather counts big . If they are not booked, if the weather is nice and you can afford it. Check their website.
Helo - Helicopter Service of Iceland
Highly recommended ! Awesome service . Weather counts big . If they are not booked, if the weather is nice and you can afford it. Check their website.
Highly recommended day trip! Two and a half hours (if non stop) drive from Reykjavik. Leave early to avoid traffic. A new shopping center, restaurant and information center. Reynisdrangar and Dyrholaey. The Black Beach. Don't go too close to the sea! The waves are stronger than they may appear. A perfect day trip from Reykjavik. Close to Vik they have Zipline. Lots of fun.
55 preporuka/e lokalaca
Vik
55 preporuka/e lokalaca
Highly recommended day trip! Two and a half hours (if non stop) drive from Reykjavik. Leave early to avoid traffic. A new shopping center, restaurant and information center. Reynisdrangar and Dyrholaey. The Black Beach. Don't go too close to the sea! The waves are stronger than they may appear. A perfect day trip from Reykjavik. Close to Vik they have Zipline. Lots of fun.
Village in the South of Iceland. A river runs through the village. Food Hall
8 preporuka/e lokalaca
Selfoss Centre - Miðbær Selfoss
1 Eyravegur
8 preporuka/e lokalaca
Village in the South of Iceland. A river runs through the village. Food Hall
Next stop from Reykjavik ringroad. ...should you head south first. Village. Reykjadalur hike. Nice food hall and a public outdoor swimming pool.
Hveragerdi
Next stop from Reykjavik ringroad. ...should you head south first. Village. Reykjadalur hike. Nice food hall and a public outdoor swimming pool.
Extremely popular. Remember to book
Inside the Volcano - Meeting Point
Blafjallavegur 1
Extremely popular. Remember to book
😍
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
Thríhnúkagígur Volcano
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
😍
Not to me missed. The black beach . The Atlantic ocean hitting the black beach Be careful there.
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Plaža Reynisfjara
28 preporuka/e lokalaca
Not to me missed. The black beach . The Atlantic ocean hitting the black beach Be careful there.
💙Waterfall. South of Iceland.
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Seljalandsfoss
Þórsmerkurvegur
160 preporuka/e lokalaca
💙Waterfall. South of Iceland.
💙. This stunning waterfall can be seen from the road.
110 preporuka/e lokalaca
Vodopad Skógafoss
Gönguleið um Fimmvörðuháls
110 preporuka/e lokalaca
💙. This stunning waterfall can be seen from the road.
Spectacular view over Reykjavik. Coffee shop. Newly renovated. Elevator. A museum.
455 preporuka/e lokalaca
Perlan
455 preporuka/e lokalaca
Spectacular view over Reykjavik. Coffee shop. Newly renovated. Elevator. A museum.

Arts & Culture

The most unforgettable visit . The best you can do should the weather be unfavorable. Guidace through headphones.
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Kitovi Islanda
169 preporuka/e lokalaca
The most unforgettable visit . The best you can do should the weather be unfavorable. Guidace through headphones.
5 star museum different from all others In city central. See their website. The travels of our anchestors.
86 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Settlement Exhibition
16 Aðalstræti
86 preporuka/e lokalaca
5 star museum different from all others In city central. See their website. The travels of our anchestors.
Renovated museum in the University area. A cafe and a souvenir shop. Highly recommended.
393 preporuka/e lokalaca
National Museum of Iceland
41 Suðurgata
393 preporuka/e lokalaca
Renovated museum in the University area. A cafe and a souvenir shop. Highly recommended.
History. Here you get a glimpse of old Reykjavík.
168 preporuka/e lokalaca
Árbær Open Air Museum
Kistuhylur
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History. Here you get a glimpse of old Reykjavík.
A stunning building inside and out. Harbor area. Often lit with colors in the evening. Iconic. High class restaurant, a cafe and souvenir shops.
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Harpa station
Kalkofnsvegur
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A stunning building inside and out. Harbor area. Often lit with colors in the evening. Iconic. High class restaurant, a cafe and souvenir shops.
The Heart of Old Reykjavík. History. Statue of Jón Sigurdsson (The leader in Iceland's journey to independence) .The National Holiday of Iceland is 17th of June, his date of birth. House of Parliament is by Austurvöllur. Outdoor cafes and restaurants. A big Christmas tree from early December.
84 preporuka/e lokalaca
Austurvöllur
101 Pósthússtræti
84 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Heart of Old Reykjavík. History. Statue of Jón Sigurdsson (The leader in Iceland's journey to independence) .The National Holiday of Iceland is 17th of June, his date of birth. House of Parliament is by Austurvöllur. Outdoor cafes and restaurants. A big Christmas tree from early December.
On the Golden Circle . Culture and nature. Snorkeling in Silfra maybe.
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Nacionalni park Thingvellir
311 preporuka/e lokalaca
On the Golden Circle . Culture and nature. Snorkeling in Silfra maybe.
Beautiful museum next to Hallgríms church. Lovely garden too.
140 preporuka/e lokalaca
Einar Jónsson Museum
51 Njarðargata
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Beautiful museum next to Hallgríms church. Lovely garden too.
In city center. City Hall very close by
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Parliament House (Althingishus)
Kirkjutorg
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In city center. City Hall very close by
City Hall . The Reykjavík Pond
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Reykjavik City Hall
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City Hall . The Reykjavík Pond
Stöng - Ruins of a Real Viking Settlement Manor and the Reconstructed Saga-Age Farm in Iceland
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Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng
Þjóðveldisbærinn
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Stöng - Ruins of a Real Viking Settlement Manor and the Reconstructed Saga-Age Farm in Iceland

GROCERIES AND ESSENTIALS

GROCERIES IN CITY CENTER. The nearest grocery store. Not cheap. Kronan or Bonus have much better price.
149 preporuka/e lokalaca
Krambúð
42 Skólavörðustígur
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GROCERIES IN CITY CENTER. The nearest grocery store. Not cheap. Kronan or Bonus have much better price.
GROCERIES IN CITY CENTER. Laugavegur Grocery Store. NOTE: No need to buy water in Iceland. Tap water is the best . Fill your bottles and save.
512 preporuka/e lokalaca
Bónus
512 preporuka/e lokalaca
GROCERIES IN CITY CENTER. Laugavegur Grocery Store. NOTE: No need to buy water in Iceland. Tap water is the best . Fill your bottles and save.
Beer and wine only in special stores in Iceland. Another one in city center. Plenty of parking here. Duty free a better option.
26 preporuka/e lokalaca
Vínbúðin
5 Skeifan
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Beer and wine only in special stores in Iceland. Another one in city center. Plenty of parking here. Duty free a better option.
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Krónan
Bíldshöfði
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ER in case of emergency or sickness. Call 1717 before to get a talk to an English speaking nurse for a guidance.
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National Hospital & Emergency Room Fossvogur
6 Áland
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ER in case of emergency or sickness. Call 1717 before to get a talk to an English speaking nurse for a guidance.
Good idea if you want liquer
Duty Free
Good idea if you want liquer
Nearest grocery store 10 min walk . Much better price than Krambuðin in front of the church.
Krónan Hallveigarstíg
Nearest grocery store 10 min walk . Much better price than Krambuðin in front of the church.
The nearest budget grocery store.
Krónan Hallveigarstíg
The nearest budget grocery store.

Getting Around

Maybe a flight to Akureyri, The Westman Islands .
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Reykjavik Domestic Airport station
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Maybe a flight to Akureyri, The Westman Islands .
City central. Central Bus Stop Station .
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BSI Reykjavik station
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City central. Central Bus Stop Station .

Food scene

Hosts favorite places.All rank high among guests. Many more on Trip Advisor.$
Amazing food. Cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended. Traditional Icelandic food. The best seafood soup. Despite the name this is rather a restaurant. A bar in the evening. Good service and a fair price.
77 preporuka/e lokalaca
Íslenski barinn
1a Ingólfsstræti
77 preporuka/e lokalaca
Amazing food. Cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended. Traditional Icelandic food. The best seafood soup. Despite the name this is rather a restaurant. A bar in the evening. Good service and a fair price.
The coolest bakery. Very popular.
316 preporuka/e lokalaca
Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígur
316 preporuka/e lokalaca
The coolest bakery. Very popular.
Delicious sourdough pizzas. Quick takeaway service. City center 10 min. walk. Only 20 min. waiting inside.
Napoli
Delicious sourdough pizzas. Quick takeaway service. City center 10 min. walk. Only 20 min. waiting inside.
See Tripadvisor for reviews. Cool interiors. $$
69 preporuka/e lokalaca
ROK
26a Frakkastígur
69 preporuka/e lokalaca
See Tripadvisor for reviews. Cool interiors. $$
Great place. Cool design. Seafood.See tripadvisor. $$$
103 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kol Restaurant
40 Skólavörðustígur
103 preporuka/e lokalaca
Great place. Cool design. Seafood.See tripadvisor. $$$
YoYo
3 Egilsgata
Top place. Guests can't get enough of this place.
142 preporuka/e lokalaca
Forettabarinn
14 Nýlendugata
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Top place. Guests can't get enough of this place.
Great restaurant . $$ Depends on the time of day. See Tripadvisor.
16 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
2 Suðurlandsbraut
16 preporuka/e lokalaca
Great restaurant . $$ Depends on the time of day. See Tripadvisor.
No 2 on Tripadvisor.
Mama Reykjavik
No 2 on Tripadvisor.
Popular restaurant.
Reykjavik Kitchen
8 Rauðarárstígur
Popular restaurant.
One of the most popular. See Tripadvisor. Traditional food.
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
Stara Island
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
One of the most popular. See Tripadvisor. Traditional food.
A nearby restaurant. Great reviews.
Reykjavik Fish
A nearby restaurant. Great reviews.
Cool Food Hall with designer shops. In Hveragerði. Bongo Italian ice cream.
The Greenhouse Hotel
Cool Food Hall with designer shops. In Hveragerði. Bongo Italian ice cream.
Delicious Italian and Icelandic ice cream. They have sugar free too. Placed inside the Green house. Designer place.
Bongó
Delicious Italian and Icelandic ice cream. They have sugar free too. Placed inside the Green house. Designer place.

CLUBS and BARS. (many are open until very late esp. weekends).

Highly recommended for groups wanting fun at weekends. Outside and inside by the harbor. Popular. Beer collection. Music.
100 preporuka/e lokalaca
Bryggjan Brugghús
8 Grandagarður
100 preporuka/e lokalaca
Highly recommended for groups wanting fun at weekends. Outside and inside by the harbor. Popular. Beer collection. Music.
Should one want to dance the night away.
93 preporuka/e lokalaca
Pablo Discobar
93 preporuka/e lokalaca
Should one want to dance the night away.
Terrasse bar with a view and eatery. Highly recommended. You must be 20yrs old to enter.
67 preporuka/e lokalaca
Petersen svítan
67 preporuka/e lokalaca
Terrasse bar with a view and eatery. Highly recommended. You must be 20yrs old to enter.
Sports bar and more on Laugavegur street.
90 preporuka/e lokalaca
Lebowski Bar
90 preporuka/e lokalaca
Sports bar and more on Laugavegur street.
Seen in Wallpaper magazine. Laugavegur street.
Eiriksson Brasserie
77 Laugavegur
Seen in Wallpaper magazine. Laugavegur street.
In the city center. You wil forget you are in Iceland and feel like in England. Music and sports.
49 preporuka/e lokalaca
The English Pub
12 Austurstræti
49 preporuka/e lokalaca
In the city center. You wil forget you are in Iceland and feel like in England. Music and sports.
Both a cool design restaurant and a bar.
22 preporuka/e lokalaca
Geiri Smart
30 Hverfisgata
22 preporuka/e lokalaca
Both a cool design restaurant and a bar.
Popular downtown bar. City center.
30 preporuka/e lokalaca
American Bar
8 Austurstræti
30 preporuka/e lokalaca
Popular downtown bar. City center.
. Popular place.
The Irishman Pub
. Popular place.

Health and fun.

Just an amazing new place. Needs to be booked in advance.
104 preporuka/e lokalaca
Sky Lagoon
44-48 Vesturvör
104 preporuka/e lokalaca
Just an amazing new place. Needs to be booked in advance.
Most guests want to visit.
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Norðurljósavegur
Most guests want to visit.
The biggest public pool of Reykjavik. Many tubs . Baby pool. Waterslide.
511 preporuka/e lokalaca
Laugardalslaug
105 Sundlaugavegur
511 preporuka/e lokalaca
The biggest public pool of Reykjavik. Many tubs . Baby pool. Waterslide.
Outdoor and indoor pools. Hot and cold tubs, steambaths. Great relaxation inbetween exploring.
484 preporuka/e lokalaca
Sundhöllin
45a Barónsstígur
484 preporuka/e lokalaca
Outdoor and indoor pools. Hot and cold tubs, steambaths. Great relaxation inbetween exploring.
On the Golden Circle. Restaurant too.
119 preporuka/e lokalaca
Laugarvatn Fontana
Laugarbraut
119 preporuka/e lokalaca
On the Golden Circle. Restaurant too.
SPA
25 preporuka/e lokalaca
Laugar Spa
30a Sundlaugavegi
25 preporuka/e lokalaca
SPA
Fun in Vìk
8 preporuka/e lokalaca
Zipline Iceland
1 Ránarbraut
8 preporuka/e lokalaca
Fun in Vìk
Really nice😊👍
34 preporuka/e lokalaca
Laxnes Horse Farm
34 preporuka/e lokalaca
Really nice😊👍
Really nice too😊👍👍
19 preporuka/e lokalaca
Ishestar Horse Riding Centre
26 Sörlaskeið
19 preporuka/e lokalaca
Really nice too😊👍👍
Golf 🏌‍♂️🏌
7 preporuka/e lokalaca
Golfklúbbur Reykjavíkur
7 preporuka/e lokalaca
Golf 🏌‍♂️🏌
Golf 🏌‍♀️🏌
14 preporuka/e lokalaca
Korpúlfsstaðavöllur
14 preporuka/e lokalaca
Golf 🏌‍♀️🏌
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Langjokull Snowmobile Tour
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