Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Great place with good atmosphere and great food, Sushi, fish and meat dishes.
Try the "Surf & Turf", "Volcano" & rolls. 3-5 min walk from apartment.
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http://sushisamba.is/?lang=en
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Sushi Social
5 ÞingholtsstrætiGreat place with good atmosphere and great food, Sushi, fish and meat dishes.
Try the "Surf & Turf", "Volcano" & rolls. 3-5 min walk from apartment.
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http://sushisamba.is/?lang=en
Another great restaurant - known for great grilled gourmet - steaks & fish.
Has great burgers on lunchmenu only on weekdays.
Book in advance.
http://www.grillmarkadurinn.is/en/
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Grillmarkaðurinn
Another great restaurant - known for great grilled gourmet - steaks & fish.
Has great burgers on lunchmenu only on weekdays.
Book in advance.
http://www.grillmarkadurinn.is/en/
Is a bar / restaurant by the harbour.
Very nice and upcoming area in Reykjavik - some other restaurants as well there.
http://www.slippbarinn.is/en
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Slippbarinn
2 MýrargataIs a bar / restaurant by the harbour.
Very nice and upcoming area in Reykjavik - some other restaurants as well there.
http://www.slippbarinn.is/en
Old school bakery 3 mins walk from the apartment.
Try the "Snúður" with chocolate or "Vínarbrauð".
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Bernhöftsbakarí
13 BergstaðastrætiOld school bakery 3 mins walk from the apartment.
Try the "Snúður" with chocolate or "Vínarbrauð".
Great coffee and good atmosphere.
I have spent weeks of my life in this coffee shop - has WIFI and is on the main shopping street.
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Kaffitár
Great coffee and good atmosphere.
I have spent weeks of my life in this coffee shop - has WIFI and is on the main shopping street.
If walking up & down the shopping street this is a nice stop around middle of Laugavegur shopping street.
Try their soup - served in a bread bowl you can eat afterwards.
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Svarta Kaffið
54 LaugavegurIf walking up & down the shopping street this is a nice stop around middle of Laugavegur shopping street.
Try their soup - served in a bread bowl you can eat afterwards.
Small place with great burgers.
I usually have "Offer of the century" and add bernaise sauce with my fries.
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Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataSmall place with great burgers.
I usually have "Offer of the century" and add bernaise sauce with my fries.
Very healthy, very good food - kind of a healthy fast-food.
You can find vegan, raw & gluten-free things on the menu.
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Gló
Very healthy, very good food - kind of a healthy fast-food.
You can find vegan, raw & gluten-free things on the menu.
Good food - for a good value. Also if the sun is shining - Icelanders like sitting outside in the port.
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Vegamót - Bistro/Bar
4 VegamótastígurGood food - for a good value. Also if the sun is shining - Icelanders like sitting outside in the port.
Book-cafe´s around the city. Good coffee and you can do some good reading while drinking your coffee.
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Te & Kaffi
11 SkólavörðustígurBook-cafe´s around the city. Good coffee and you can do some good reading while drinking your coffee.
Valdís
GrandagarðurBest ice-cream in town.
One of my favourites - 50´s style cafe known for it breakfast / brunch - only has 5 tables and is only open until 15:00.
http://www.visitreykjavik.is/grai-kotturinn
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Grái kötturinn
16a HverfisgataOne of my favourites - 50´s style cafe known for it breakfast / brunch - only has 5 tables and is only open until 15:00.
http://www.visitreykjavik.is/grai-kotturinn
A great place to eat & share various small plates. Can be loud as it is usually quite busy but the way food is prepared is quite different.
http://www.publichouse.is/
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Public House Gastropub
24 LaugavegurA great place to eat & share various small plates. Can be loud as it is usually quite busy but the way food is prepared is quite different.
http://www.publichouse.is/
Healthy & tasty deli lunch menu. More Italian diner menu.
Good option if going to Farmers Market store and Maritime museum in the area.
http://www.coocoosnest.is/
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The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurHealthy & tasty deli lunch menu. More Italian diner menu.
Good option if going to Farmers Market store and Maritime museum in the area.
http://www.coocoosnest.is/
Mokka Kaffi
3A SkólavörðustígurOld 50´s style cafe.
Great waffles and cocoa.
Essentials
Good value groceries in the center.
Logo is yellow with a pink pig.
3 mins walk from the apartment.
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Bonús Supermarkt
Good value groceries in the center.
Logo is yellow with a pink pig.
3 mins walk from the apartment.
The official tourist information center for Reykjavik - located in one of the oldest buildings in Iceland.
There are some more on the main shopping street.
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Tourist Information Center - ITA
The official tourist information center for Reykjavik - located in one of the oldest buildings in Iceland.
There are some more on the main shopping street.
If looking for fresh quality fish or meat to cook at home then Kjöt & Fiskur is the local store. Great quality & great atmosphere.
https://www.facebook.com/kjotogfiskur/
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Bergstaðastræti 14
14 BergstaðastrætiIf looking for fresh quality fish or meat to cook at home then Kjöt & Fiskur is the local store. Great quality & great atmosphere.
https://www.facebook.com/kjotogfiskur/
10-11 is a grocery store open 24 hours, this is your closest & best option for all essentials & groceries outside normal opening hours.
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Austurstræti 17
17 Austurstræti10-11 is a grocery store open 24 hours, this is your closest & best option for all essentials & groceries outside normal opening hours.
Mini Market / kiosk with basic hygiene products, some food , sweets etc - Ideal for late night cravings - Open until 23:00.
30 seconds walk.
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Grundarstígur
GrundarstígurMini Market / kiosk with basic hygiene products, some food , sweets etc - Ideal for late night cravings - Open until 23:00.
30 seconds walk.
Shopping
One of best stores for Icelandic souvenirs, designer wool products and also good selection of some clothing.
They have 2 stores on the same street so make sure you see both.
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Geysir
16 SkólavörðustígurOne of best stores for Icelandic souvenirs, designer wool products and also good selection of some clothing.
They have 2 stores on the same street so make sure you see both.
If you want to find some genuine designer modern wool products & other products then Farmers Market is a great stop.
http://farmersmarket.is/
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Farmers & Friends / Farmers Market - flagship store & design studio
2 HólmaslóðIf you want to find some genuine designer modern wool products & other products then Farmers Market is a great stop.
http://farmersmarket.is/
Hidden old-school clothing store for guys. Check out the website below to get a feel for what they offer.
http://herrafataverslun.is/
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Herrafataverzlun Kormáks og Skjaldar
Hidden old-school clothing store for guys. Check out the website below to get a feel for what they offer.
http://herrafataverslun.is/
Icelandic design from KronKron joined with some international design. Famous for their shoe design & silk scarfs/tights.
http://kronkron.com/
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KronKron
63 LaugavegurIcelandic design from KronKron joined with some international design. Famous for their shoe design & silk scarfs/tights.
http://kronkron.com/
Kringlan
Biggest shopping mall in Reykjavik.
Fur Fur Fur.
Main store for this Icelandic fur designer & maker.
Fur hats, gloves, vests, coats and more.
Feldur Verkstæði
56 SnorrabrautFur Fur Fur.
Main store for this Icelandic fur designer & maker.
Fur hats, gloves, vests, coats and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
If this place is having a music event it is great atmosphere before and after midnight.
Age from 25 - 35.
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Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataIf this place is having a music event it is great atmosphere before and after midnight.
Age from 25 - 35.
Small bar serving beer from the most successful micro-brewery in Iceland.
Try the light shady Kaldi beer.
Nice atmosphere - very Icelandic.
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Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurSmall bar serving beer from the most successful micro-brewery in Iceland.
Try the light shady Kaldi beer.
Nice atmosphere - very Icelandic.
Sightseeing
Harpan Tónlistarhús
Sculpture & Shore WalkMust-see when in Reykjavik.
A must-see when in Reykjavik.
Make sure you walk the Skólavörðustígur - has some interesting stores and brings you down to the centre again.
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Hallgrimskirkja
A must-see when in Reykjavik.
Make sure you walk the Skólavörðustígur - has some interesting stores and brings you down to the centre again.
Parks & Nature
As a resident very close by, this is a favorite spot for me to take a short walk any time of day.
City hall is also in the pond.
I sometimes take old bread to feed the ducks.
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Tjörnin
As a resident very close by, this is a favorite spot for me to take a short walk any time of day.
City hall is also in the pond.
I sometimes take old bread to feed the ducks.
Getting Around
BSI Coach terminal is where the FlyBus from the KEF airport stops.
This is also where the domestic Reykjavik airport is.
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BSI Coach Terminal
BSI Coach terminal is where the FlyBus from the KEF airport stops.
This is also where the domestic Reykjavik airport is.