Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Great atmosphere and many different choices from food stalls offering local foods and local beers and also world vines and cousine.
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Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurGreat atmosphere and many different choices from food stalls offering local foods and local beers and also world vines and cousine.
Great coffee, busy busy and lots of magazines to read in this bookstore coffee house.
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Penninn Eymundsson Skólavörðustíg
11 SkólavörðustígurGreat coffee, busy busy and lots of magazines to read in this bookstore coffee house.
Yes it is in the suburbs and yes a bit far away...BUT if you have rental car this is the best place for Saturday brunch or fine dining in a hip and cool environment.
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Von mathús
75 StrandgataYes it is in the suburbs and yes a bit far away...BUT if you have rental car this is the best place for Saturday brunch or fine dining in a hip and cool environment.
Ground zero for poets and deep thinkers of Reykjavík through the decades. Go there for the waffles and coffee and contemplate your future or far-aways.
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Mokka Kaffi
3A SkólavörðustígurGround zero for poets and deep thinkers of Reykjavík through the decades. Go there for the waffles and coffee and contemplate your future or far-aways.
Great brunch in the Old Harbour, the vibe is cozy and the walk from the studio along the sea is fantastic, passing Harpa Concert hall and the whale watching pier.
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Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataGreat brunch in the Old Harbour, the vibe is cozy and the walk from the studio along the sea is fantastic, passing Harpa Concert hall and the whale watching pier.
Sightseeing
Reykjavíks best coach tourist company, offering guided tours of the Golden Circle, South Shore and Northern Lights tours. Their tours are guided in 10 languages and they have tours every day all through the year. They will pick you up from Bus Stop 10 at Hlemmur. Book with them and they will give you 20% discount of all their tours as a guest of ours.
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Reykjavik Sightseeing
10 SkógarhlíðReykjavíks best coach tourist company, offering guided tours of the Golden Circle, South Shore and Northern Lights tours. Their tours are guided in 10 languages and they have tours every day all through the year. They will pick you up from Bus Stop 10 at Hlemmur. Book with them and they will give you 20% discount of all their tours as a guest of ours.
Go to the top of the church and see the city and its seas from above.
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Hallgrimskirkja
Go to the top of the church and see the city and its seas from above.
The iconic waterfall of South Iceland, 32 meters of roaring glacier water. See it on the Golden Circle tour with Reykjavik Sightseeing (www.rss.is), they have tours every hour on the hour from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.
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Gullfoss - Panorama Restaurant - Cafe - Shop
The iconic waterfall of South Iceland, 32 meters of roaring glacier water. See it on the Golden Circle tour with Reykjavik Sightseeing (www.rss.is), they have tours every hour on the hour from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Entertainment & Activities
The official airport bus between Keflavík International Airport and Reykjavík City. They offer a cheap and scheduled bus that meets every flight as well as a door to door service. Book your transfer beforehand and save some cash.
Airport Direct
10 SkógarhlíðThe official airport bus between Keflavík International Airport and Reykjavík City. They offer a cheap and scheduled bus that meets every flight as well as a door to door service. Book your transfer beforehand and save some cash.
Reykjavík´s premium whale watching operator. They are about 15 minutes walk from the studio, located in the Old Harbour. They offer unbelievable whale safaris and have hourly departures in the high season (May through Oct). Book with them and get a 20% discount as a guest of ours.
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Whale Safari
5d ÆgisgarðurReykjavík´s premium whale watching operator. They are about 15 minutes walk from the studio, located in the Old Harbour. They offer unbelievable whale safaris and have hourly departures in the high season (May through Oct). Book with them and get a 20% discount as a guest of ours.
Reykjavíks premium bird watching company, located in the Old Harbour. They offer multiple departures every day and take you out to see the puffins. They offer the most time with the birds of any operator. Book with them and get a 20% discount as a guest of ours.
Mr. Puffin - Bird Watching Reykjavík
5d ÆgisgarðurReykjavíks premium bird watching company, located in the Old Harbour. They offer multiple departures every day and take you out to see the puffins. They offer the most time with the birds of any operator. Book with them and get a 20% discount as a guest of ours.
The Perla is place packed with information and exhibitions about Iceland its glacier, volcanoes, northern lights and its flora and fauna. Yes basically everything Icelandic, and also great views of the city. It is a nice walk to there from the studio, about 15 minutes.
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Perlan
The Perla is place packed with information and exhibitions about Iceland its glacier, volcanoes, northern lights and its flora and fauna. Yes basically everything Icelandic, and also great views of the city. It is a nice walk to there from the studio, about 15 minutes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Reykjaviks seedy underbelly is a must do if you are a party person. Remember this place is a late starter, the party gets jumping after 1 am!
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Kaffibarinn
Reykjaviks seedy underbelly is a must do if you are a party person. Remember this place is a late starter, the party gets jumping after 1 am!
Arts & Culture
Yes it is the Harpa and you must go there to experience its architecture and high tech lighted exterior.
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Harpan Tónlistarhús
Sculpture & Shore WalkYes it is the Harpa and you must go there to experience its architecture and high tech lighted exterior.
Strange figures in a quirky house next to the Hallgrímskirkja church. The park behind is free and a local favorit on sunny days. Bring a drink and relax.
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Einar Jónsson Museum
51 NjarðargataStrange figures in a quirky house next to the Hallgrímskirkja church. The park behind is free and a local favorit on sunny days. Bring a drink and relax.
Parks & Nature
Kjarvalsstaðir arts museum - Frisby golf - Beach Volley Ball and a playground for kids. Yes it is a great park just 1 minute from the studio.
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Klambratún
4 AusturstrætiKjarvalsstaðir arts museum - Frisby golf - Beach Volley Ball and a playground for kids. Yes it is a great park just 1 minute from the studio.
Home of the Viking parliament (oldest in the world) and the meeting place of the tectonic plates of Europe and America the Þingvellir National Park is a must see on your Iceland visit.
Go there with Reykjavik Sightseeing (www.rss.is), they have tours every hour on the hour from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Or take your rental car there, roads are good and navigation is easy in Iceland (in the summer).
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Þingvellir National Park
Home of the Viking parliament (oldest in the world) and the meeting place of the tectonic plates of Europe and America the Þingvellir National Park is a must see on your Iceland visit.
Go there with Reykjavik Sightseeing (www.rss.is), they have tours every hour on the hour from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Or take your rental car there, roads are good and navigation is easy in Iceland (in the summer).
Essentials
Airport Direct buses depart from here, as well as Reykjavik Sightseeing buses and the bus to the Blue Lagoon departs from here. The main bus terminal for Reykjavik tourist services.
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Reykjavik Sightseeing
10 SkógarhlíðAirport Direct buses depart from here, as well as Reykjavik Sightseeing buses and the bus to the Blue Lagoon departs from here. The main bus terminal for Reykjavik tourist services.