Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Frú Lauga
LaugalækurLocal produce and farmers market with artisan imported goods.
Brand new (as of September 2016) coffee shop in 10 min walking distance from the apartment. A part of a movement that wants to make more services and such available in the neighbourhoods of Reykjavik.
56 locals recommend
Kaffi Lækur
74a LaugarnesvegurBrand new (as of September 2016) coffee shop in 10 min walking distance from the apartment. A part of a movement that wants to make more services and such available in the neighbourhoods of Reykjavik.
Classic Icelandic ice cream shop. Soft-ice, either in a box with hot chocolate or caramel sauce is good. Or the Icelandic specialty: Taste-fox. That's soft ice with 3 types of sweets (like Snickers, strawberries and M&M's) blended into it.
24 locals recommend
Ísbúðin Laugalæk
8 LaugalækurClassic Icelandic ice cream shop. Soft-ice, either in a box with hot chocolate or caramel sauce is good. Or the Icelandic specialty: Taste-fox. That's soft ice with 3 types of sweets (like Snickers, strawberries and M&M's) blended into it.
A café / bistro in the heart of the botanical gardens. Awesome in good weather, and nice brunch.
66 locals recommend
Flóran Garden Bistro
GrasagarðinumA café / bistro in the heart of the botanical gardens. Awesome in good weather, and nice brunch.
Healthy street food. Best vegeterian and vegan fast food in town. Not open weekends.
70 locals recommend
Gló
17 EngjateigurHealthy street food. Best vegeterian and vegan fast food in town. Not open weekends.
Brand new gelato shop in our neighborhood. Really good and interesting scoops!
29 locals recommend
SKÚBB Ice Cream
1 LaugarásvegurBrand new gelato shop in our neighborhood. Really good and interesting scoops!
Parks & Nature
The Botanical Garden of Reykjavik. Great for walks (in the park).
165 locals recommend
Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 HverfisgataThe Botanical Garden of Reykjavik. Great for walks (in the park).
Laugardalur
Reykjavik's biggest public park. Great for jogs and walks.
Shopping
Low-price store with all essentials in walking distance from the apartment (~12 min).
327 locals recommend
Krónan
50 ReykjavikurvegurLow-price store with all essentials in walking distance from the apartment (~12 min).
Essentials
Vínbúðin
10a AusturstrætiCloses place to apartment to get beer and wine.
Arts & Culture
Ásmundur Jónsson was one of Iceland's most beloved sculptors. Right behind the apartment. (2 min walk). Lots of cool sculptures in the garden, more available to see inside (need to pay entrance).
39 locals recommend
Reykjavík Art Museum Ásmundarsafn
105 SigtúnÁsmundur Jónsson was one of Iceland's most beloved sculptors. Right behind the apartment. (2 min walk). Lots of cool sculptures in the garden, more available to see inside (need to pay entrance).