Guidebook for Reykjavik

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Guidebook for Reykjavik

Essentials

Charming and cute shop, with most everything you might need. Open until 11:30pm every night. Very nearby.
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Pétursbúð
15 Ránargata
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Charming and cute shop, with most everything you might need. Open until 11:30pm every night. Very nearby.
Low cost supermarket.
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Bónus
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Low cost supermarket.

Shopping

Book store with charming cafe. Great place to hang out.
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Ida Zimsen
Grófin
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Book store with charming cafe. Great place to hang out.
Get your records here. The owners offer you comfy couch where you may listen and ponder the music available. Also a record label and arthouse brand in its own right.
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12 Tónar
15 Skólavörðustígur
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Get your records here. The owners offer you comfy couch where you may listen and ponder the music available. Also a record label and arthouse brand in its own right.
A grand collection of books in both Icelandic and English. Coffee served on the upper level, with a nice view over our main street, better known as Laugavegur.
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Mál og Menning
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A grand collection of books in both Icelandic and English. Coffee served on the upper level, with a nice view over our main street, better known as Laugavegur.
Licquore store. Sorry, we don't sell alcohol anywhere but the state-owned liquor stores named ÁTVR, usually called ‘Ríkið’. Opening hours: Mon.–Thu. 11:00–18:00, Fri. 11:00–19:00, Sat. 11:00–18:00.
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Vínbúðin
10a Austurstræti
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Licquore store. Sorry, we don't sell alcohol anywhere but the state-owned liquor stores named ÁTVR, usually called ‘Ríkið’. Opening hours: Mon.–Thu. 11:00–18:00, Fri. 11:00–19:00, Sat. 11:00–18:00.
Gifts of all sorts, fairly priced.
Ranimosk
13 Laugavegur
Gifts of all sorts, fairly priced.

Arts & Culture

The one and only Reykjavik Art Museum. Check it out -- but first find out what they are showing.
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레이캬비크아트뮤지엄하프나후스
17 Tryggvagata
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The one and only Reykjavik Art Museum. Check it out -- but first find out what they are showing.
An amazing collection of art and design by local artists. (female run gallery and store)
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키르수베르야트레드
4 Vesturgata
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An amazing collection of art and design by local artists. (female run gallery and store)
One of most respected galleries in Iceland. Here, you'll find artists you might want to keep on your radar.
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i8 Gallery
16 Tryggvagata
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One of most respected galleries in Iceland. Here, you'll find artists you might want to keep on your radar.
A local music spot with troubadours and hippie-type performers. // All music listings for Reykjavik are here> http://listings.grapevine.is
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Rosenberg
27 Klapparstígur
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A local music spot with troubadours and hippie-type performers. // All music listings for Reykjavik are here> http://listings.grapevine.is
Our national gallery. Visit them online for details on what is showing.
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오션뷰파크
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Our national gallery. Visit them online for details on what is showing.

Everything Else

Our one and only concert hall.
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 Austurbakki
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Our one and only concert hall.
The local geothermally heated swimming pool. Don´t miss this experience. / Many locals go on a daily basis.
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Vesturbæjarlaug
Hofsvallagata
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The local geothermally heated swimming pool. Don´t miss this experience. / Many locals go on a daily basis.
Ice cream. Arguably the most popular ice cream parlor in Iceland. Less than a year old, it fast became the go-to places of all go-places amongs young and old alike. It's just too yummy, is all.
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Valdís
Grandagarður
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Ice cream. Arguably the most popular ice cream parlor in Iceland. Less than a year old, it fast became the go-to places of all go-places amongs young and old alike. It's just too yummy, is all.
The gym. Should you get the sudden urge to get on the treadmill, World Class is the place to go. The facilities have a swimming pool, so first you can run, then swim and finally jump into the jacuzzi.
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World Class - Seltjarnarnesi
8 Suðurströnd
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The gym. Should you get the sudden urge to get on the treadmill, World Class is the place to go. The facilities have a swimming pool, so first you can run, then swim and finally jump into the jacuzzi.
The light house in an amazing enviroment. Bird watching and walking by the beach. Bring a towel so you can dip your feet into a small hot spring, while sitty by the ocean.
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Grótta
8 Suðurströnd
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The light house in an amazing enviroment. Bird watching and walking by the beach. Bring a towel so you can dip your feet into a small hot spring, while sitty by the ocean.
Go play golf. I never have, but maybe you would like to. The price list is here: http://www.nkgolf.is/umnk/gjaldskra
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Golfklúbbur - Seltjarnarnes
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Go play golf. I never have, but maybe you would like to. The price list is here: http://www.nkgolf.is/umnk/gjaldskra
Reykjavik's only "beach". This is where we play volleyball in the summer, and let our kids build sandcastles. There is also a geothermal pool/bath for the children. Check it out!
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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
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Reykjavik's only "beach". This is where we play volleyball in the summer, and let our kids build sandcastles. There is also a geothermal pool/bath for the children. Check it out!
First rent a bike somewhere, and then come to Ægissíða and ride on the bike trail by the ocean. A lovely view when the weather is nice.
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Ægissíða
Ægissíða
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First rent a bike somewhere, and then come to Ægissíða and ride on the bike trail by the ocean. A lovely view when the weather is nice.
Our parliament. If you are feeling a bit crazy, drop by and see if you can watch our politicians depating in action. A view from balcony for observers.
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옥탸브리스카야광장
Kirkjutorg
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Our parliament. If you are feeling a bit crazy, drop by and see if you can watch our politicians depating in action. A view from balcony for observers.
They have a coffee shop -- or is it a restaurant by now? Not sure what they have to offer, but why not stop by, if you are passing the local pond.
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레이캬비크시청
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They have a coffee shop -- or is it a restaurant by now? Not sure what they have to offer, but why not stop by, if you are passing the local pond.
Icelandic flea market indoors. All kinds of stuff, food, fish, junk, books -- you name it. Open on weekends until 5pm.
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Kolaportid
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Icelandic flea market indoors. All kinds of stuff, food, fish, junk, books -- you name it. Open on weekends until 5pm.

Drinks & Nightlife

A local favorite bar that also serves fresh food. As well as an amazing brunch on the weekends.
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Slippbarinn
2 Mýrargata
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A local favorite bar that also serves fresh food. As well as an amazing brunch on the weekends.
Once partly owned by Damon Albarn, Kaffibarinn has long been one of the hippest bars in Reykjavik. One could argue that it remains so. Definately check out the party after midnight, if you so fancy.
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Kaffibarinn
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Once partly owned by Damon Albarn, Kaffibarinn has long been one of the hippest bars in Reykjavik. One could argue that it remains so. Definately check out the party after midnight, if you so fancy.
This is where you go for your rock and roll. Goes till late.
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Bar 11
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This is where you go for your rock and roll. Goes till late.
I think it is safe to call "Kaldi" a pub. Beer of all sorts, amongst a mixed group of peeps.
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Kaldi Bar
20a Laugavegur
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I think it is safe to call "Kaldi" a pub. Beer of all sorts, amongst a mixed group of peeps.

Food Scene

Lunch, dinner and brunch! Comes recommended.
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Bast Reykjavík
20 Hverfisgata
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Lunch, dinner and brunch! Comes recommended.
Delicious starters and small courses. Trendy and fun.
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Forettabarinn
14 Nýlendugata
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Delicious starters and small courses. Trendy and fun.
Some consider this the best coffee in Reykjavik. It may also be the hippest. A recommended visit, if you feel you don´t need a table, since it is always packed.
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Reykjavik Roasters
1 Kárastígur
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Some consider this the best coffee in Reykjavik. It may also be the hippest. A recommended visit, if you feel you don´t need a table, since it is always packed.
When I can afford it, I go here to get all fancy and have an amazing dinner with friends.
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Grillmarkaðurinn
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When I can afford it, I go here to get all fancy and have an amazing dinner with friends.
A restaurant, a bar, a hostel and place teeming with life -- there is ALWAYS something happening at hip and cool Kex Hostel. The food is so-so, but the atmosphere is rejuvenating.
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Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 Skúlagata
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A restaurant, a bar, a hostel and place teeming with life -- there is ALWAYS something happening at hip and cool Kex Hostel. The food is so-so, but the atmosphere is rejuvenating.
Just across the street, you will find our highly popular lobster joint. A must-try, because if you don't -- you have failed miserably.
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Sægreifinn
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Just across the street, you will find our highly popular lobster joint. A must-try, because if you don't -- you have failed miserably.
This cheese-store doubles as an underground restaurant during the lunch hour. One of the better kept secrets in Reykavik is yours for the taking.This fairly priced Icelandic lunch comes recommended.
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Ostabúðin
8 Skólavörðustígur
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This cheese-store doubles as an underground restaurant during the lunch hour. One of the better kept secrets in Reykavik is yours for the taking.This fairly priced Icelandic lunch comes recommended.
Organic food per excellance. Not much else to say besides emphasizing the quality of the meals here.
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Gló
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Organic food per excellance. Not much else to say besides emphasizing the quality of the meals here.
Obviously, our Burger Joint just across the street is a must-try. As I write these words, I am beginning to crave a juicy one already.
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Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 Geirsgata
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Obviously, our Burger Joint just across the street is a must-try. As I write these words, I am beginning to crave a juicy one already.
A local favorite for your morning coffee in downtown Reykjavik.
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Kaffitár
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A local favorite for your morning coffee in downtown Reykjavik.
Quality Icelandic food with a view over the harbor. Lovely and delicious.
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Kopar
3 Geirsgata
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Quality Icelandic food with a view over the harbor. Lovely and delicious.
Breakfast. This is where you get your eggs and bacon. Tiny, charming place where you are bound to run into an artist, writer or some other bohemian Icelander. The food is basic, but yummy.
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Grái kötturinn
16a Hverfisgata
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Breakfast. This is where you get your eggs and bacon. Tiny, charming place where you are bound to run into an artist, writer or some other bohemian Icelander. The food is basic, but yummy.
Your local coffee shop, for Haitian coffee. You must try it!
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Café Haiti
5C Geirsgata
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Your local coffee shop, for Haitian coffee. You must try it!
Tapas with a view. Lovely small dishes.
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Casa Grande
Ægisgarður
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Tapas with a view. Lovely small dishes.
Take a walk over to the harbor, and grab a coffee or have a very basic sandwhich or Icelandic flat bread, amongst harbor workers, fisherman and other locals. The view makes it worth the stroll over.
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Kaffivagninn
10 Grandagarður
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Take a walk over to the harbor, and grab a coffee or have a very basic sandwhich or Icelandic flat bread, amongst harbor workers, fisherman and other locals. The view makes it worth the stroll over.
Wonderful and delicious Icelandic dinner in a classy setting - an old home from 1907. Visit http://skolabru.is/ for more.
Skólabrú
Skólabrú
Wonderful and delicious Icelandic dinner in a classy setting - an old home from 1907. Visit http://skolabru.is/ for more.
Icelandic seafood at its best. A restaurant with a long history, owned by Ulfar who will offer premium service.
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Þrír frakkar
14 Baldursgata
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Icelandic seafood at its best. A restaurant with a long history, owned by Ulfar who will offer premium service.
A coffee shop on the charming street of Odinsgata.
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C is for Cookie
Týsgata
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A coffee shop on the charming street of Odinsgata.
Get the Icelandic tapas, for taste of all things local. Quite delicious.
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Tapas barinn
3b Vesturgata
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Get the Icelandic tapas, for taste of all things local. Quite delicious.

Sightseeing

Whale watching, puffing watching -- Elding offers all kinds of tours which might be fun to experience. But get your expectations in order, as we are uncertain of how many whales you will actually see.
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Elding Whale Watching
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Whale watching, puffing watching -- Elding offers all kinds of tours which might be fun to experience. But get your expectations in order, as we are uncertain of how many whales you will actually see.
We haven't tried these bike tours ourselves, but they look like fun!
Bike Company
11b Skeifan
We haven't tried these bike tours ourselves, but they look like fun!