Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
A very cosy restaurant and cafe with gallery. In a walking distance from the appartment.
http://www.laekur.is/english/
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Kaffi Lækur
74a LaugarnesvegurA very cosy restaurant and cafe with gallery. In a walking distance from the appartment.
http://www.laekur.is/english/
At Gló you can choose from a variety of healthy meals, whether you prefer our food raw, vegan or with meat. Gló is a walk-in restaurant so there is no need to book a table at any of the locations. You order your food at the counter and bring it to your table to enjoy.
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Gló
17 EngjateigurAt Gló you can choose from a variety of healthy meals, whether you prefer our food raw, vegan or with meat. Gló is a walk-in restaurant so there is no need to book a table at any of the locations. You order your food at the counter and bring it to your table to enjoy.
You can order and get delivered or tak away.
https://www.dominos.is/
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Domino's Pizza
45 HjarðarhagiYou can order and get delivered or tak away.
https://www.dominos.is/
Kornið bakarí
4 LækjargataA small bakery that sells bread and cakes.
If you want to buy Icelandic fish and cook at home - go to this place. Fiskbúðin offers preprepared meals (you only have to heat them) and fish by weight.
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Fiskbúðin Sundlaugavegi 12
12 SundlaugavegurIf you want to buy Icelandic fish and cook at home - go to this place. Fiskbúðin offers preprepared meals (you only have to heat them) and fish by weight.
Borgartún 29
29 BorgartúnOsushi in Borgartún 29
Icecream store in a walking distance from the appartment.
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Ísbúðin Laugalæk
8 LaugalækurIcecream store in a walking distance from the appartment.
The Hamburger Factory concept itself is simple, really: Offer quality hamburgers with a humorous twist.
https://fabrikkan.is/en/english/
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Íslenska Hamborgarafabrikkan
KatrínartúnThe Hamburger Factory concept itself is simple, really: Offer quality hamburgers with a humorous twist.
https://fabrikkan.is/en/english/
VOX is a seasonal restaurant that places New Nordic Cuisine at the forefront with an emphasis on fresh, Icelandic and Scandinavian sources for modern menus. Located o the top floor of Hilton Hotel.
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VOX Brasserie & Bar
VOX is a seasonal restaurant that places New Nordic Cuisine at the forefront with an emphasis on fresh, Icelandic and Scandinavian sources for modern menus. Located o the top floor of Hilton Hotel.
Kaffitár
A popular cafe. Opens early and closes at 17:00.
Bambus Restaurant
16 BorgartúnChinese cuisine restaurant.
Happ
KatrínartúnHealthfood restaurant.
http://happ.is/#tappar|0
Scandinavian bistrot located in the center of the plant and herb collections in the Botanical gardens of Reykjavík.
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Flóran Garden Bistro
GrasagarðinumScandinavian bistrot located in the center of the plant and herb collections in the Botanical gardens of Reykjavík.
Parks & Nature
In Laugardalur you will find a youth hostel, a campsite, and the largest outdoor thermal pool in Reykjavík, Laugardalslaug, in which you can swim all year round.
http://www.visitreykjavik.is/laugardalur-valley
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Laugardalur
In Laugardalur you will find a youth hostel, a campsite, and the largest outdoor thermal pool in Reykjavík, Laugardalslaug, in which you can swim all year round.
http://www.visitreykjavik.is/laugardalur-valley
The Botanic Garden is an outdoor collection of living plants. It was founded in 1961 and is run by the City of Reykjavík.
The gardens main role is to conserve plants for education, research and delight. It conserves some 5000 plant species in eight plant collections. The collections give an idea of the enormous diversity of vegetation in the northern temperate zone.
In summer there is a variety of events in the Botanic Garden and group receptions are available throughout the year.
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Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 HverfisgataThe Botanic Garden is an outdoor collection of living plants. It was founded in 1961 and is run by the City of Reykjavík.
The gardens main role is to conserve plants for education, research and delight. It conserves some 5000 plant species in eight plant collections. The collections give an idea of the enormous diversity of vegetation in the northern temperate zone.
In summer there is a variety of events in the Botanic Garden and group receptions are available throughout the year.
Arts & Culture
A museum dedicated to the sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893–1982).
http://artmuseum.is/asmundarsafn
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Reykjavík Art Museum Ásmundarsafn
105 SigtúnA museum dedicated to the sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893–1982).
http://artmuseum.is/asmundarsafn
The Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum is dedicated to exhibiting works by the Icelandic sculptor, Sigurjón Ólafsson. In addition to its exhibition of Ólafsson's works, the museum sponsors various cultural programmes. Its weekly summer concerts have also become popular cultural events in Reykjavík.
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Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
The Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum is dedicated to exhibiting works by the Icelandic sculptor, Sigurjón Ólafsson. In addition to its exhibition of Ólafsson's works, the museum sponsors various cultural programmes. Its weekly summer concerts have also become popular cultural events in Reykjavík.
Sightseeing
Laugarnes was probably first occupied in the settlement period of Iceland. The site also contains a church ruin and a graveyard that was abandoned in 1791.
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Laugarnes
Laugarnes was probably first occupied in the settlement period of Iceland. The site also contains a church ruin and a graveyard that was abandoned in 1791.
Sólfarið is a sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, located next to the Sæbraut road. Sun Voyager is a dreamboat, an ode to the sun. Intrinsically, it contains within itself the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, progress and freedom.
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Sun Voyager
Sólfarið is a sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, located next to the Sæbraut road. Sun Voyager is a dreamboat, an ode to the sun. Intrinsically, it contains within itself the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, progress and freedom.
Like the name implies there are hot springs in the valley which were used by women to wash clothes in the first decades of the 20th century.
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Laugardalur washing pools
Like the name implies there are hot springs in the valley which were used by women to wash clothes in the first decades of the 20th century.
Höfði is a house in northern Reykjavík, the capital city of Iceland, built in 1909. It is best known as the location for the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan of the United States and Mikhail Gorbachev of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. That effectively was a step to the end of the Cold War.
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Hofdi House
FélagstúnHöfði is a house in northern Reykjavík, the capital city of Iceland, built in 1909. It is best known as the location for the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan of the United States and Mikhail Gorbachev of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. That effectively was a step to the end of the Cold War.
Drinks & Nightlife
Housed in an old biscuit factory downtown Reykjavik and furnished with salvaged materials and found objects from various places, KEX is an organic concept blending a vintage industrial feel with an eclectic, contemporary touch.
KEX is just steps away from an interesting array of cafés, museums, shops, bars, music venues and various attractions.
More or less everything that matters is within walking distance – the main shopping street, the harbour, the city centre, the main bus terminal, a swimming pool, etc.
http://www.kexhostel.is/about-kex/
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Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataHoused in an old biscuit factory downtown Reykjavik and furnished with salvaged materials and found objects from various places, KEX is an organic concept blending a vintage industrial feel with an eclectic, contemporary touch.
KEX is just steps away from an interesting array of cafés, museums, shops, bars, music venues and various attractions.
More or less everything that matters is within walking distance – the main shopping street, the harbour, the city centre, the main bus terminal, a swimming pool, etc.
http://www.kexhostel.is/about-kex/
Essentials
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurKrónan is a low-price grocery store.
Laugalækur 10
10 Laugalækur10-11 is open 24/7 but is expensive.
Fresh groceries from Icelandic farmers.
http://www.frulauga.is/#/verslanir
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Frú Lauga
LaugalækurFresh groceries from Icelandic farmers.
http://www.frulauga.is/#/verslanir
Pósturinn
107 HagatorgThe nearest post office.