Guidebook for Seltjarnarnes
Food Scene
Borðið
107 ÆgisíðaTiny restaurant and deli - really nice.
One of the most hip coffee shops - you may run into Björk - she frequents it - and the coffee is super good. Just across the street from a great swimming pool
218 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiOne of the most hip coffee shops - you may run into Björk - she frequents it - and the coffee is super good. Just across the street from a great swimming pool
All their stuff is lactose free and their ice cream is delicious.
12 preporuka/e lokalaca
Arna Ís og Kaffi
15 EiðistorgAll their stuff is lactose free and their ice cream is delicious.
Sushibarinn
10 SuðurlandsbrautMy all-time favorite sushi place.
Great food and super cool ambiance. Great for drinks as well.
100 preporuka/e lokalaca
Bryggjan Brugghús
8 GrandagarðurGreat food and super cool ambiance. Great for drinks as well.
Le Bistro
12 LaugavegurVery French and very good!
The. Best. Bakery. Period.
There is one opening not far from my place soon... I will update when it opens.
316 preporuka/e lokalaca
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurThe. Best. Bakery. Period.
There is one opening not far from my place soon... I will update when it opens.
They only serve breakfast/brunch. The owners are artists and it is filled with books and artwork. And only 4 or 5 tables. But their "Truck" is the best ever breakfast whether you are hungover or just hungry.
31 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Grey Cat
16a HverfisgataThey only serve breakfast/brunch. The owners are artists and it is filled with books and artwork. And only 4 or 5 tables. But their "Truck" is the best ever breakfast whether you are hungover or just hungry.
Drinks & Nightlife
Judas Hobo was the best cocktail I have ever had - came in a brown paper bag...
They don't make it any more but their cocktails are out of this world. Go for happy hour!
136 preporuka/e lokalaca
Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataJudas Hobo was the best cocktail I have ever had - came in a brown paper bag...
They don't make it any more but their cocktails are out of this world. Go for happy hour!
Great drinks and service! Perfect for good weather and the best thing is that not that many people know about it... ssssshhhhh...
67 preporuka/e lokalaca
Petersen svítan
Great drinks and service! Perfect for good weather and the best thing is that not that many people know about it... ssssshhhhh...
I don't drink beer but I have been told this is IT for beer drinkers. They carry umpteen types and many Icelandic microbrewery beers.
35 preporuka/e lokalaca
Micro Bar
86 LaugavegurI don't drink beer but I have been told this is IT for beer drinkers. They carry umpteen types and many Icelandic microbrewery beers.
Parks & Nature
Best in summer and there is a lovely coffee shop there. Great cakes and food but the service is, ahem, leisurely. Which is fine if you are having a day of leisure.
It is really a super nice place to enjoy a sunny day.
165 preporuka/e lokalaca
Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 HverfisgataBest in summer and there is a lovely coffee shop there. Great cakes and food but the service is, ahem, leisurely. Which is fine if you are having a day of leisure.
It is really a super nice place to enjoy a sunny day.
Essentials
The closest grocery store to my place (literally 5 minutes' walk). Open from 8 am to midnight and has the basics and then some.
Right next to it there is a tiny shopping mall where there is a pharmacy: Apótekarinn.
117 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hagkaup
1 LitlatúnThe closest grocery store to my place (literally 5 minutes' walk). Open from 8 am to midnight and has the basics and then some.
Right next to it there is a tiny shopping mall where there is a pharmacy: Apótekarinn.
Everything Else
The local swimming pool with hot geothermal water mixed with seawater. Lovely for swimming but also for the various hot tubs. Inexpensive, really clean and relaxing.
92 preporuka/e lokalaca
Sundlaug Seltjarnarness
8 HrólfsskálavörThe local swimming pool with hot geothermal water mixed with seawater. Lovely for swimming but also for the various hot tubs. Inexpensive, really clean and relaxing.
Arts & Culture
Check out their website for concerts, recitals, shows etc. The Icelandic Symphony Orchestra is way better than what you would expect in such a small country :) They have concerts almost every Thursday and there are lots of other concerts - not only classical - offered.
535 preporuka/e lokalaca
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiCheck out their website for concerts, recitals, shows etc. The Icelandic Symphony Orchestra is way better than what you would expect in such a small country :) They have concerts almost every Thursday and there are lots of other concerts - not only classical - offered.
Shopping
You will find my favorite flea market here. It is run by the Red Cross to support a women's shelter. It is only open from 12 noon to 4 pm on Saturdays but if you are into flea market, this one is the best. Half of my wardrobe is from them...
It is called Konukot.
Eskihlíð 4
4 EskihlíðYou will find my favorite flea market here. It is run by the Red Cross to support a women's shelter. It is only open from 12 noon to 4 pm on Saturdays but if you are into flea market, this one is the best. Half of my wardrobe is from them...
It is called Konukot.