Guidebook for Reykjavík
Essentials
Best value for money in the neighborhood, but with more limited opening hours.
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 11:00-18:30
Fri: 10:00-19:30
Sat: 10:00-18:00
Sun: 12:00-18:00
512 preporuka/e lokalaca
Bónus
Best value for money in the neighborhood, but with more limited opening hours.
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 11:00-18:30
Fri: 10:00-19:30
Sat: 10:00-18:00
Sun: 12:00-18:00
10-11
11 Austurstræti24 hour grocery store, rather expensive.
In Iceland alcohol is only sold at "Vínbúðin" - the government monopoly. If you see beer bottles in grocery stores they are always non-alcoholic.
Vínbúðin is open:
Mon-Thu: 11-18
Friday: 11-19
Saturday: 11-18
Sunday: Closed
189 preporuka/e lokalaca
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiIn Iceland alcohol is only sold at "Vínbúðin" - the government monopoly. If you see beer bottles in grocery stores they are always non-alcoholic.
Vínbúðin is open:
Mon-Thu: 11-18
Friday: 11-19
Saturday: 11-18
Sunday: Closed
Here you can do your laundry, and they also have decent food in their family-friendly restaurant.
111 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Laundromat Cafe
9 AusturstrætiHere you can do your laundry, and they also have decent food in their family-friendly restaurant.
The nearest pharmacy to the apartment.
Non-prescription medication is only available in pharmacies in Iceland.
31 preporuka/e lokalaca
Lyfja
The nearest pharmacy to the apartment.
Non-prescription medication is only available in pharmacies in Iceland.
Getting Around
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurFrom here you can get to most places in the capital area.
The Flybus coming from the international airport stops here. Also a starting point for some of the day tours from Reykjavík.
120 preporuka/e lokalaca
BSI Coach Terminal
The Flybus coming from the international airport stops here. Also a starting point for some of the day tours from Reykjavík.
Parks & Nature
Tjörnin
Nice park and pond, great photo opportunities.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to try craft beer, both local and international.
43 preporuka/e lokalaca
Mikkeller & Friends
12 HverfisgataGreat place to try craft beer, both local and international.
Nice selection of beers for good value compared to the rest of downtown Reykjavík.
136 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hlemmur Square
Nice selection of beers for good value compared to the rest of downtown Reykjavík.
Food Scene
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurGreat sourdough bread and pastries.
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurVery nice artisan bakery.
Café Loki
28 LokastígurA good place to try Icelandic food.
Hipster coffee shop with many different types of good coffee. There is an area outside where you can sit down on sunny days.
245 preporuka/e lokalaca
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurHipster coffee shop with many different types of good coffee. There is an area outside where you can sit down on sunny days.
Sightseeing
Great view from top of the church tower.
There is also a stop there for the Flybus from the airpot, from where it's a short walk to the apartment.
743 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hallgrimskirkja
Great view from top of the church tower.
There is also a stop there for the Flybus from the airpot, from where it's a short walk to the apartment.
Shopping
Nice selection of books, souvenirs and café with good coffee.
9 preporuka/e lokalaca
Skolavordustigur 15 Ehf
11 SkólavörðustígurNice selection of books, souvenirs and café with good coffee.
The store is on multiple floors and a good place to find Icelandic books in English.
28 preporuka/e lokalaca
Mál og Menning
The store is on multiple floors and a good place to find Icelandic books in English.