Reykjavik favorites

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Reykjavik favorites

Recommendations for food, drinks, shops and places to see in the Icelandic capital

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Lunch and dinner

Image - Messinn
Place
Messinn
Ibolya:Messinn has a good lunch offer and they're the best fish restaurant in Reykjavik
Image - Hlemmur Mathöll
Place
Hlemmur Mathöll
Ibolya:Several options to buy food, good for lunch or a happy hour drink
Image - Sumac Grill + Drinks
Place
Sumac Grill + Drinks
Ibolya:Moroccan and Lebanese cuisine, excellent service
Image - Fjallkonan
Place
Fjallkonan
Ibolya:Amazing food and great service even when the place is packed
Image - Kopar
Place
Kopar
Ibolya:A nice restaurant by the harbor to grab a bite before or after whalewatching
Image - ROK
Place
ROK
Ibolya:Nice atmosphere, small courses, close to everything
Image - Le Bistro
Place
Le Bistro
Ibolya:Authentic French bistro with great wine selection
Image - Hi Noodle
Place
Hi Noodle
Ibolya:Great ramen place right in the middle of downtown
Image - Gandhi Indian Restaurant
Place
Gandhi Indian Restaurant
Ibolya:A hidden gem, their butter chicken is excellent
Image - Sjávargrillið
Place
Sjávargrillið
Ibolya:Great quality food. They have set menus or specific courses, including vegan options as well
Image - Gló
Place
Gló
Ibolya:Nice place for a healthy bite
Image - Icelandic Street Food
Place
Icelandic Street Food
Ibolya:Their Icelandic meat soup is absolutely worth trying
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Best breakfast places and cafés

Image - Sandholt
Place
Sandholt
Ibolya:Pastries and sandwiches, great place for breakfast
Image - Grái kötturinn
Place
Grái kötturinn
Ibolya:Good option for warm breakfast, this is Björk's favourite place!
Image - Brauð & Co.
Place
Brauð & Co.
Ibolya:Don't miss their famous cinnamon roll
Image - Reykjavik Roasters - Kárastígur
Place
Reykjavik Roasters - Kárastígur
Ibolya:The best coffee in town
Image - Kaffibrennslan
Place
Kaffibrennslan
Ibolya:Great place for a coffee, quick bite or a happy hour drink
Image - Emilie and the Cool Kids
Place
Emilie and the Cool Kids
Ibolya:Amazing pastries!
Image - Early in the morning
Place
Early in the morning
Ibolya:Breakfast place by day, wine bar by night - both options are worth trying
Image - The Coocoo's Nest
Place
The Coocoo's Nest
Ibolya:One of the best brunch places in Reykjavik. The restaurant is located close to the harbor

Bars and concert venues

Image - Kex Hostel Reykjavik
Place
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
Ibolya:Great selection of beers and good kitchen
Image - Reykjavik Loft HI Hostel
Place
Reykjavik Loft HI Hostel
Ibolya:Perfect place to hang out. Check out their website, they often have fun events going on
Image - Micro Bar
Place
Micro Bar
Ibolya:Wide selection of beers from Icelandic microbreweries
Image - Skúli Craft Bar
Place
Skúli Craft Bar
Ibolya:If you can't get enough of craft beer, don't miss this one!
Image - Port 9
Place
Port 9
Ibolya:Wine, wine, wine!
Image - Slippbarinn
Place
Slippbarinn
Ibolya:Good cocktails with quirky places to sit
Image - Gaukurinn
Place
Gaukurinn
Ibolya:Bar, vegan restaurant and concert venue all in one - if you like weird things, this place is for you
Image - Apotek Restaurant
Place
Apotek Restaurant
Ibolya:Good food, even better cocktails

Where to shop

Image - Bónus
Place
Bónus
Ibolya:Cheap grocery store for all essentials you might need
Image - Super1
Place
Super1
Ibolya:Long opening hours, cheap prices!
Image - Icewear
Place
Icewear
Ibolya:Perfect place for woolen products and souvenirs
Image - The Handknitting Association of Iceland
Place
The Handknitting Association of Iceland
Ibolya:If you like knitting or want to purchase a lopapeysa, this store is for you
Image - Aurum by Guðbjörg Jewellery
Place
Aurum by Guðbjörg Jewellery
Ibolya:Beautiful jewels, Icelandic design
Image - Nordic Store
Place
Nordic Store
Ibolya:Great place for souvenirs
Image - Mál og Menning
Place
Mál og Menning
Ibolya:A nice bookshop in the heart of Reykjavik. If you like being around books, try the cafe upstairs as well
Image - Kolaportið
Place
Kolaportið
Ibolya:If you're in Reykjavik over the weekend, don't miss the famous flea market

Things to see in Reykjavik

Image - Harpa
Place
Harpa
Ibolya:Conference and concert hall of Reykjavik. Guided tours available
Image - Hallgrimskirkja
Place
Hallgrimskirkja
Ibolya:The view is amazing from the tower in nice weather
Image - Reykjavík Art Museum
Place
Reykjavík Art Museum
Ibolya:For all art lovers this place is a must visit
Image - Grótta
Place
Grótta
Ibolya:Beautiful lighthouse and perfect spot to see the Northern Lights
Image - Sun Voyager
Place
Sun Voyager
Ibolya:A statue of a viking ship by the sea
Image - Althingi Parliament House
Place
Althingi Parliament House
Ibolya:The Icelandic parliament is rather small, but still worth to take a look at
Image - Reykjavík City Hall
Place
Reykjavík City Hall
Ibolya:With occasional exhibitions, the city hall is open for visitors during the week
Image - Tjörnin
Place
Tjörnin
Ibolya:This pond is the home to several types of birds
Image - Prime Minister’s Office
Place
Prime Minister’s Office
Ibolya:You can find the office of the Prime Minister right at the bottom of Bankastræti
Image - Þjóðminjasafn Íslands / National Museum of Iceland
Place
Þjóðminjasafn Íslands / National Museum of Iceland
Ibolya:If you want to hear about Icelandic history, this is the place to go
Image - The Settlement Exhibition
Place
The Settlement Exhibition
Ibolya:If you're into viking history and the events of the settlement of Iceland, don't miss this underground exhibition
Image - Perlan
Place
Perlan
Ibolya:This place has an ice cave exhibition and a nice cafe with a rotating rooftop

Wonderguide map

  1. Messinn
  2. Hlemmur Mathöll
  3. Sumac Grill + Drinks
  4. Fjallkonan
  5. Kopar
  6. ROK
  7. Le Bistro
  8. Hi Noodle
  9. Gandhi Indian Restaurant
  10. Sjávargrillið
  11. Gló
  12. Icelandic Street Food
  13. Sandholt
  14. Grái kötturinn
  15. Brauð & Co.
  16. Reykjavik Roasters - Kárastígur
  17. Kaffibrennslan
  18. Emilie and the Cool Kids
  19. Early in the morning
  20. The Coocoo's Nest
  21. Kex Hostel Reykjavik
  22. Reykjavik Loft HI Hostel
  23. Micro Bar
  24. Skúli Craft Bar
  25. Port 9
  26. Slippbarinn
  27. Gaukurinn
  28. Apotek Restaurant
  29. Bónus
  30. Super1
  31. Icewear
  32. The Handknitting Association of Iceland
  33. Aurum by Guðbjörg Jewellery
  34. Nordic Store
  35. Mál og Menning
  36. Kolaportið
  37. Harpa
  38. Hallgrimskirkja
  39. Reykjavík Art Museum
  40. Grótta
  41. Sun Voyager
  42. Althingi Parliament House
  43. Reykjavík City Hall
  44. Tjörnin
  45. Prime Minister’s Office
  46. Þjóðminjasafn Íslands / National Museum of Iceland
  47. The Settlement Exhibition
  48. Perlan

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