Reykjavik, Iceland
The smallest capital that matters, running a country from a windy bay
Reykjavík has around 140,000 people, and the capital region roughly 250,000 — nearly two-thirds of Iceland — on a bay under Mount Esja. It is small, expensive, heated from underground and busier with visitors than anyone planned for.
The city dates its founding to 874, when the Book of Settlements has Ingólfr Arnarson throwing his high-seat pillars overboard and settling where they washed up, at a bay he named for the steam rising off its hot springs — Smoky Bay. For nine centuries after that it was a farm. The town proper began in 1752 with Skúli Magnússon's wool workshops and got its charter as a trading post in 1786, the date the city uses when it wants a round-number birthday. The Althing moved here from Þingvellir in 1845, home rule came in 1904, sovereignty in 1918 and the republic in 1944, while British and then American troops were building the airport and dragging the economy into the modern era. Since then: the cod wars with Britain, the 1986 Reagan–Gorbachev summit at Höfði house, the 2008 banking collapse and the pots-and-pans protests that followed, and the tourism boom that the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption unexpectedly started.
The whole capital region fits between the bay and the lava, and Reykjavík proper is a strip along the shore with suburbs fanning east. The centre, postcode 101, runs from the old harbour up Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur to Hallgrímskirkja on its hill: the Althing and the cathedral by Austurvöllur square, the Tjörnin pond, Harpa's glass concert hall on the water. Vesturbær, west, is the university, the old fishing streets and the Vesturbæjarlaug pool; Grandi, on the harbour's far side, is the converted fish sheds of food halls and whale-watching boats. Laugardalur, the valley east of the centre, has the big pool, the national stadium and the botanic garden; Breiðholt, Árbær and Grafarvogur are the suburbs beyond, built from the 1960s on. Kópavogur, Garðabær and Hafnarfjörður are separate towns that have grown into the city, and Seltjarnarnes sits on the tip. The domestic airport is in the middle of it all, and the international one is 50 kilometres away at Keflavík.
The culture is out of all proportion to the size. Music first: Björk, Sigur Rós, Of Monsters and Men and a band per block, with Iceland Airwaves in November and a live room in half the bars on Laugavegur. Literature second: the sagas, Halldór Laxness's Nobel, a UNESCO City of Literature title and the jólabókaflóð, the Christmas flood of new books that everyone gives everyone. The real civic life happens in the geothermal pools — hot pots, cold tubs, a strict pre-swim shower — where politics gets settled at seven in the morning. Food is lamb, fish, skyr, the hot dog at Bæjarins Beztu and a seafood scene that has improved sharply; beer was illegal until 1989 and the city has been catching up since, with weekend nights that run to five. Sport is football — KR, Valur and Víkingur, the 2016 Euros run still spoken of — and handball, plus the hike up Esja on any clear day.
The hard parts are money and weather. Reykjavík is one of the most expensive cities in Europe: a restaurant meal, a beer and a rented flat all cost more than in London, tourism and short-term lets have squeezed housing, and the króna swings. The weather is not so much cold as relentless — wind that removes car doors, rain from any direction, four or five changes a day, and around four hours of daylight at midwinter. The city is car-shaped and the bus is the only transit. The economy leans on tourists and fish, the Reykjanes eruptions since 2021 have emptied Grindavík and shut the Blue Lagoon at intervals, and coalition politics churn. What it offers is a capital with little crime to speak of, hot water for next to nothing, air that smells of the sea, the Northern Lights from the car park, a pool in every district, and the whole island at the end of the road.
Where People Live
Miðborg (101)
The centre: Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur's shops and bars, Hallgrímskirkja and its tower view, the Althing on Austurvöllur, Tjörnin pond and Harpa on the water. Every visitor, most nights out.
Old Harbour & Grandi
The working harbour turned leisure district: whale-watching boats, the Maritime Museum, fish sheds converted to food halls, ice cream and design studios, and the Marshall House galleries.
Vesturbær
West of the centre: the University of Iceland, the Melabúðin grocery, the Vesturbæjarlaug pool with the city's best hot-pot gossip, and KR's ground. Professors and old fishing families.
Laugardalur
The valley east of the centre: the largest pool, the national stadium and indoor arena, the botanic garden, the family zoo and the sports halls. Where the city exercises.
Hlíðar & Kringlan
Mid-century apartment blocks, the Kringlan shopping centre, Perlan's glass dome on the hot-water tanks with its view over everything, and Öskjuhlíð's wooded hill.
Breiðholt & the eastern suburbs
Breiðholt, Árbær and Grafarvogur: housing estates built from the 1960s on, the Árbær open-air museum, the Elliðaár salmon river and the largest immigrant communities. Ordinary Reykjavík.
Kópavogur & Garðabær
Separate municipalities south of the city that merge into it: the Smáralind mall, the Gerðarsafn art museum, the Salalaug pool and the suburban Reykjavík most locals actually live in.
Hafnarfjörður
The harbour town in the lava fields to the south, with its own identity, a Viking festival in June, elves by reputation and a fine swimming pool. Fifteen minutes on the bus.
Restaurants & places to go
Te & Kaffi
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Te og Kaffi Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00 Wikipedia: en:Te & Kaffi · 77 Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 101 · teogkaffi.is
Dill
New Nordic Cuisine, Restaurant · Michelin 1 star restaurant Wikipedia: en:Dill (restaurant) · 59 Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 101 · dillrestaurant.is
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Regional, Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot dog stand, amazingly popular Opening hours: Su-We 09:00-25:00; Th 09:00-26:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-30:00 Features: outdoor seating,… · bbp.is
Devito's
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza slices alway almost available Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 126 Laugavegur,… · devitos.is
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Burger, Fast Food · Behind the Bar B5 Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 5 Bankastræti, Reykjavík, 101 · tommis.is
Loving Hut
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 16:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 2 Aðalstræti, Reykjavík, 101 · lovinghut.com
Kaffi Flóran
Cafe · Closed for winter 2021 Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · floran.is
Domino's
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 17 Skúlagata, Reykjavík, 101 · dominos.is
Hlemmur mathöll
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-23:00 Wikipedia: is:Hlemmur · 107 Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 105
Namaste
Restaurant · Wikipedia: en:Te & Kaffi · 107 Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 105
Grill 66 Mini
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:30 · 7 Álfabakki, Reykjavík, 109 · olis.is
Grill 66
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:30; Sa-Su 09:30-20:30 · 49 Álfheimar, Reykjavík, 104 · olis.is
Joe & The Juice
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00, Sa-Su 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · Miklabraut, Reykjavík, 103 · joeandthejuice.is
KFC
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 18a Bæjarlind, Kópavogur, 201 · kfc.is
Pizza Hut
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2-4 Staðarberg, Hafnarfjörður, 221 · pizzahut.is
Sbarro
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · sbarro.is
Subway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 46 Suðurlandsbraut, Reykjavík, 108 · subway.is
Tommi's Burger Joint
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1 Geirsgata, Reykjavík, 101 · tommis.is
Litla Tokyo
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-19:00 · 15-21 Fiskislóð, Reykjavík, 101 · tokyo.is
Rossopomodoro
Italian, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 17:00-22:00 · 40A Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 101 · rossopomodoro.is
Starbucks
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-20:00; Su 09:30-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 17 Geirsgata, Reykjavík, 101 · starbucks.is
Metro
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 56 Suðurlandsbraut, 108 · metroborgari.is
Bókasamlagið
Coffee Shop, Bar, Sandwich, Salad, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-23:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 19 Skipholt · bokasamlagid.is
Mama Reykjavik
Asian, Thai, Indian, Sandwich, Chocolate, Dessert, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 Features: vegan options · 2 Bankastræti, Reykjavík, 101 · mama.is
Plantan Kaffihús
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: vegan options · 101 · plantankaffihus.is
Reykjavík Street Food
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 101 · 101reykjavikstreetfood.is
Viet Express Food
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30 Features: vegan options · 178 Laugavegur, 105 · vietexpress.is
Ristorante Caruso
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo - Th 11:30-22:30, Fr 11:30-23:30, Sa 12:00-22:30, Su 17:00-22:30 Features: step-free access · 22 Austurstræti,… · caruso.is
101 Bistro
Mediterranean, Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3 Austurstræti, Reykjavík, 101 · 101bistro.is
A. Hansen
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 22:00-03:00 "Karaoke bar on the second floor" · Vesturgata, 220 · ahansen.is
Aktu Taktu
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-23:30; Sa 10:00-23:30; Su 11:00-23:30 Features: takeaway · Ásgarður, 210 · aktutaktu.is
American Style
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 13 Dalshraun, Hafnarfjörður, 220 · americanstyle.is
Ara
Pizza, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-25:00; Sa 12:00-25:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 1 Búðakór, Kópavogur, 203 · ararestaurant.is
Austur Indíafélagið
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 18:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 18:00-23:00 · 56 Hverfisgata, Reykjavík, 101 · austurindia.is
BakaBaka
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-17:00,17:30-21:00 · 2 Bankastræti, Reykjavík, 101 · bakabaka.is
Bjórgarðurinn
Bar And Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Su 12:00-01:00 Features: step-free access · bjorgardurinn.is
Brass Kitchen & Bar
Burger, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 66 Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 101 · brass.is
Brasserie Kársnes
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 15:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-22:00 · 13b Hafnarbraut, Kópavogur, 200 · brasseriekarsnes.is
Burgerinn
Burger, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · burgerinn.is
Café Loki
Local, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 28 Lokastígur, 101 · loki.is
Castello
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 13 Dalshraun, Hafnarfjörður, 220 · castello.is
Eldofninn
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa-Su 17:00-21:00 · Bústaðavegur, Reykjavík, 108 · eldofninn.is
Flatbakan
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:30, Fr 11:00-21:00, Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 16:00-20:30 Features: vegan options · 2 Bæjarlind, Kópavogur, 201 · flatbakan.is
Flatey
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 11 Grandagarður, Reykjavík, 101 · flateypizza.is
Fönix
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 17:00-21:00 · 13 Dalshraun, Hafnarfjörður, 220 · fonixveitingahus.is
Forréttabarinn
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-23:00 · 14 Nýlendugata, Reykjavík, 101 · forrettabarinn.is
Gamla Ísland
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-15:30, 17:00-22:00 · 72 Laugavegur, 101 · oldiceland.is
Glósteinn
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:00-21:00; Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 16:30-21:00 · 2 Nethylur, Reykjavík, 110 · glosteinn.is
Hamborgarafabrikkan
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 Features: step-free access · 2 Katrínartún, 105 · fabrikkan.is
Hard Rock Cafe
Burger, American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 101 · hardrock.com
Haust Restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-21:00 · haustrestaurant.is
Himalayan Spice Restaurant and Bar
Curry, Fish, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 · 101 · himalayanspice.is
Hraðlestin
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa-Su 17:00-21:00 · 3 Grensásvegur, Reykjavík, 108 · hradlestin.is
Indian Curry House
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th, Su 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00 - 22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 12 Vesturgata, Reykjavík, 101 · indiancurryhouse.is
Indian Food Box
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa-Su 17:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 21 Langirimi, Reykjavík, 112 · indianfoodbox.is
Ísbúð Huppu
Fast Food, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa-Su 12:00-23:00 · 123 Ægisíða, Reykjavík, 107 · isbudhuppu.is
Kaffi laugalækur
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu, We 11:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Th, Fr 11:00-23:00; Mo, Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 74a… · laekur.is
Kemuri
Polish, Dessert, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 82 Hverfisgata · instagram.com
Kröst
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-We 11:30-21:30; Th-Sa 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · krost.is
Krua Thai
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-21:30; Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 17:00-21:30 · 21a Skólavörðustígur, Reykjavík, 101 · kruathai.is
Le Kock
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-23:00 · 14 Tryggvagata, Reykjavík, 101 · lekock.is
Makake.
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-14:30, Mo,We 18:00-20:00 · 101 Grandagarður, Reykjavík, 101 · makake.is
Mandi
Syrian, Shawarma, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 00:00-02:00,10:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-06:00,11:00-24:00; Su 00:00-06:00,11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 3B… · mandi.is
Mossley
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · mossley.is
Múlakaffi
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-20:00, Sa 10:00-14:00 · mulakaffi.is
Neó
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 · 81 Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 101 · neopizza.is
Nü - Asian Fusion
Asian, Coffee, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 6 Garðatorg, Garðabær, 210 · nu210.is
Padre Pizza
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 30 Laugavegur · padrepizza.is
Pizza 107
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 11:30-20:30 · 67 Hagamelur, Reykjavík, 107 · pizza107.is
Pizzan
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 24 Fellsmúli, Reykjavík, 108 · pizzan.is
Plantan Bistro
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00; Mo off · plantankaffihus.is
Ramen Momo
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:30 Features: vegan options · 16 Tryggvagata, Reykjavík, 101 · ramenmomo.is
Reykjavik Fish
Regional, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · reykjavikfish.is
Reykjavík Pizzeria
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 · 38a Bragagata, 101 · reykjavikpizzeria.is
Reykjavík Roasters - Gerðarsafn
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 10:00-18:00 · Hamraborg, Kópavogur, 200 · reykjavikroasters.is
Reykjavík Roasters
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-17:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 1 Kárastígur,… · reykjavikroasters.is
Salatbarinn Buffet Restaurant
Buffet, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su closed Features: takeaway, step-free access · 11 Fákafen, Reykjavík, 108 · salatbarinn.is
Sjávargrillið
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00; Sa-Su 17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 14 Skólavörðustígur, Reykjavík, 101 · sjavargrillid.is
Sólon
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa-Su 11:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Bankastræti, Reykjavík, 101 · solon.is
Steikhúsið
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00+ · 4-6 Tryggvagata, Reykjavík, 101 · steak.is
Taj Mahal
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00 · 26 Tryggvagata, Reykjavík, 101 · tryggvagata.tajmahal.is
Tapas barinn
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 17:00-23:30; Fr,Sa 17:00-01:00 · 3b Vesturgata, Reykjavík, 101 · tapas.is
TIDES Café
Cafe, Cafe · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 06:00-17:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 2 Austurbakki, Reykjavík, 101 · tidesrestaurant.is
TIDES
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-10:30,12:00-14:30,17:30-22:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 2 Austurbakki, Reykjavík, 101 · tidesrestaurant.is
Torfan veitingahús
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu 17:00-22:00; We-Su 11:30-22:00 · 1 Amtmannsstígur, Reykjavík, 101 · torfan.is
Trung Nguyen E-Coffee
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 23 Hallgerðargata, Reykjavík, 105 · trungnguyen.is
Dass Reykjavík
International, Local, Dessert, Steak House, Chocolate, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating,… · dassreykjavik.is
Fjárhúsið
Burger, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · fjarhusid.com
Hressó
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 · 20 Austurstræti · hresso.com
Mai Thai
Noodles, Vietnamese, Thai, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 14:00-21:00 · maithai.is
2Guys
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo, Tu 11:30-21:00; We, Th 11:30-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-01:00; Su 11:30-21:00 · 46 Gnoðarvogur, Reykjavík, 104 · 2guys.is
Arna ís og kaffibar
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00 · arnacafe.is
Bergsson RE
Seafood, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00 · bergsson.is
Biang Reykjavík
Chinese, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:30 Features: delivery, vegan options · 13 Tryggvagata, Reykjavík, 101 · instagram.com
Brikk - brauð & eldhús
Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00, Sa-Su 09:00-17:00 · 15 c Hafnarbraut, Kópavogur, 200 · brikk.is
Chikin
Korean, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · 2 Ingólfsstræti, Reykjavík, 101 · chikin.is
Daddi's Pizza
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:30-21:00 · daddispizza.is
Dirty Burger & Ribs
Burger, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 10 Austurstræti, Reykjavík, 101 · dbr.is
Fuego
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · m.facebook.com
Iða
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 2a Vesturgata, 101 · ida.is
Just Wingin' it
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 · 1 Litlatún, Garðabær, 210 · justwinginit.is
MAR Seafood
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00 · 8b Frakkastígur, Reykjavík, 101 · mar-seafood.is
Olifa - La Madre Pizza
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su,Mo 17:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 17:00-22:00 · olifapizzeria.is
ramen | momo
Japanese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,We-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:30 · 8 Bankastræti, Reykjavík, 101 · ramenmomo.is
Saffran
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 11 Fákafen, Reykjavík, 108 · saffran.is
Sæta Svínið
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:30 · saetasvinid.is
Silli Kokkur
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: We 11:30-21:00, Th-Fr 11:15-23:00, Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-21:00 · 1 Höfðabakki, Reykjavík, 110 · sillikokkur.is
Snaps
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-16:00,16:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · snaps.is
TASTY
Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 13 Skútuvogur, Reykjavík, 104 · tasty.is
Tokyo Sushi
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-21:00 · 74 Álfheimar, Reykjavík, 104 · tokyo.is
Traditional Polish Food
Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00 · 13 Grandagarður, Reykjavík, 101 · instagram.com
Viet Noodles
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa,Su 12:00-22:00 · Grandagarður, Reykjavík, 101 · vietnoodles.is
Geitin
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · 2-4 Urriðaholtsstræti, Garðabær, 210 · store.salescloud.is
Yndisauki
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 25B Efstaleiti, Reykjavík, 103 · yndisauki.is
Kaffivagninn
Seafood, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 · 10 Grandagarður, Reykjavík, 101
Bangkok
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-20:00 · 11, 200 · bangkoktakeaway.com
Gardurinn Klappastigur
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 11:00-18:30; We 11:00-17:00; Sa 12:00-17:00; Su off · kaffigardurinn.is
The Laundromat Cafe
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 09:00-21:00; Th-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-18:00 · 9 Austurstræti, 101 · thelaundromatcafe.is
Tíminn caffe bar
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00 · 29 Borgartún, Reykjavík, 105 · cafebartiminn.is
Café Meski
International, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-18:00 · 9 Faxafen, 108
Dong Huang
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00,16:30-21:30;Sa-Su 16:30-21:30 · Reykjavíkurvegur, 220
Fish and Chips Vagninn
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 · Hlésgata, Reykjavík, 101
Harry's
Chinese, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 13:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 13:30-23:00; Su 13:30-22:00
Local
Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 25 Borgartún, Reykjavík, 105
Napoli
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00
Pylsubarinn Hafnarfirði
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: step-free access · 9A Fjarðargata, Hafnarfjörður, 220
Sægreifinn
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-17:00,18:00-22:00 · 8 Geirsgata, Reykjavík, 101
Shawarma & falafel
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00
Skalli Hraunbæ
Burger, Sandwich, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:30; Sa,Su 09:00-21:30 · 102 Hraunbær, Reykjavík, 110
Vitabar
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa,Su 12:00-23:00 · 21 Bergþórugata, Reykjavík, 101
Yummi Yummi
Thai, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa-Su 17:00-21:00
Fiskfélagið
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 2a Vesturgata, 101 · fiskfelagid.is
Mi Bowls
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · mibowls.is
Rikki Chan
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · rikkichan.is
Salka Valka
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · 23 Skólavörðustígur · salkakitchen.com
Serrano
Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican fast food · serrano.is
IKEA Restaurant
Swedish, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 4 Kauptún, Garðabær, 210
Ruby Tuesday
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
TGI Fridays
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
27 Mathús & Bar
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa-Su 11:30-23:00 · 1 Víkurhvarf, Kópavogur, 203 · 27mathus.is
Askur
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 17:00-21:00; We-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa-Su 17:00-21:30 Features: step-free access · askur.is
Bragðlaukar
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-13:30 · 44 Gnoðarvogur, Reykjavík, 104 · bragdlaukar.is
Chickpea
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 1 Hallveigarstígur, Reykjavík, 101 · chickpea.is
Coocoo's Nest
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 23 Grandagarður, Reykjavík, 101 · coocoosnest.is
EIRIKSDOTTIR Gróska
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00 "Lunch"; Mo-Fr 14:00-17:00 "Drinks & Snacks" · eiriksdottir.is
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 18:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 18:00-23:35 · 12 Aðalstræti, Reykjavík, 101 · fiskmarkadurinn.is
Fjallkonan
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00 · 1-3 Hafnarstræti, Reykjavík, 101 · fjallkona.is
Garðurinn
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Fr 11:00-20:30; We 11:00-17:00; Sa 12:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · kaffigardurinn.is
Grandi mathöll
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · Grandagarður, Reykjavík, 101 · grandimatholl.is
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:30 Features: step-free access · facebook.com
Kaffibrennslan
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr 08:00-01:00; Sa 09:00-01:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 21 Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 101 · kaffibrennslan101.is
Kaktus Esperssobar
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00 · 12 Vitastígur, Reykjavík, 101 · instagram.com
Krydd Veitingahús
Restaurant · Opening hours: We 11:30-22:00; Th,Fr 11:30-24:00; Sa 00:00-01:00,11:30-24:00; Su 00:00-01:00,11:30-22:00 Features: step-free access · kryddveitingahus.is
Matarkjallarinn
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00; Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:30; Sa 17:00-22:30; Su 17:00-22:00 · 2 Aðalstræti, Reykjavík, 101 · matarkjallarinn.is
Mathús Garðabæjar
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00 · 4b Garðatorg, Garðabær, 210 · mathus210.com
Matur og Drykkur
Restaurant · Opening hours: Th,Fr,Sa,Su 18:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · maturogdrykkur.is
Milanó
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 12:00-16:00 · 108 · cafemilano.is
Nútrí Açaí Bar
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-19:30, Sa-Su 10:00-18:00 Features: vegan options · 58-60 Háaleitisbraut, Reykjavík, 108 · nutri.is
Ráðagerði
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · facebook.com
Rok
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa-Su 12:00-23:00 · 101 · rokrestaurant.is
Scandinavian Smørrebrød & brasserie
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-23:00 · 22a Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 101 · scandinavian.is
Skál!
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 12:00-15:00, 17:00-23:00; Mo-We 17:00-23:00; Th-Sa 12:00-15:00, 17:00-00:00 · skalrvk.com
Sumac
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 17:30-24:00 · 28 Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 101 · sumac.is
Hygge Kaffi og bakarí
Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-17:00 Features: vegan options · 2 Seljavegur, 101 · hyggebakery.is
Aleppo Cafe
Syrian, Ice Cream, Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 · 13 Tryggvagata, Reykjavík, 101
Bambus
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: "Mon closed, Tue-Thu 1700-2100, Fri-Sat 1700-2130, Sun 1700-2100"
Ban Thai
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 18:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 18:00-23:30 Features: takeaway · 130 Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 105
BK Kjúklingur
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · Grensásvegur, 108
Djúsi Sushi
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Dons Donuts
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00
Eldur og Ís
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · Skólavörðustígur, Reykjavík, 101
Enoteca
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Finsen
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Flatey Pizza
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Reykjavík, 105
Fuku Mama
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Funky Bhangra
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: vegan options
Hagavagninn
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
Halló Xin Chào
Vietnamese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Kaffifélagið
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · Skólavörðustígur, Reykjavík, 101
Kjúklingastaðurinn Suðurveri
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-21:30 Features: step-free access
Osushi Train
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 19:00-21:00; Sa, Su 18:00-21:00
Pad Thai Noodles
Noodle, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 2 Álfheimar, 104
Pizza Popolare
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Shalimar
Pakistani, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-22:30; Sa-Su 16:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Reykjavík
Skalli
Pizza, Burger, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 2 Ögurhvarf, Kópavogur, 203
Þrír Frakkar
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00, Mo-Th 18:00-22:00, Fr-Su 18:00-22:30 · 14 Baldursgata, 101
Icelandic Street Food
Local, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · icelandicfoods.com
Boom Boom
Wings, Fast Food · Wings fast food · boomboom.is
Kitchen-Eldhús
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 60a Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 101 · kitchen-eldhus.is
Monkeys
Peruvian, Japanese, Restaurant · Peruvian/Japanese restaurant · monkeys.is
Norðurbakkinn
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 75 Bæjartorg, 220 · pallett.is
Silfurtunglið
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 37 Snorrabraut, 105 · facebook.com
Sushi Social
Sushi, Latin, Restaurant · Sushi/Latin restaurant · 5 Þingholtsstræti, 101 · sushisamba.is
Bastard
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:45-01:00; Fr 11:45-04:00; Sa 12:00-04:00; Su 12:00-01:00 · Vegamótastígur, Reykjavík, 101 · bastard.is
BORG29
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-22:00,Sa-Su 10:00-22:00 · 29 Borgartún, 105 · borg29.is
Gaeta
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 6 Aðalstræti, Reykjavík, 101 · gelato.is
Ísbúðin Fákafeni
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 9 Fákafen, Reykjavík, 108 · facebook.com
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00,21:00-23:00 open "Kitchen closed"; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00,21:00-23:00 open "Kitchen closed" Features: outdoor seating ·… · kaffihusvesturbaejar.is
Pósthús
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · posthusfoodhall.is
Skúbb
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1 Laugarásvegur, Reykjavík, 104 · skubb.is
Spíran
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-17:00 · kokkarnir.is
Tivoli
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:45-22:00, Fr,Sa 11:45-23:00 · tivolibistro.is
Póló
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · 130 Bústaðavegur, Reykjavík, 108
Grillhúsið
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00 · 153 Bústaðavegur, 108
Jolli
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-23:30; Sa 09:00-23:30; Su 11:00-23:30 · 1 Helluhraun, Hafnarfjörður, 220
Kjarvalsstaðir
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00 Features: step-free access
Súfistinn
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:15-23:30; Sa 09:00-23:30; Su 10:00-23:30
Tilveran Veitingahús
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-14:00,18:00-21:00;Fr 11:30-14:00,18:00-22:00;Sa 18:00-22:00;Su 18:00-21:00
Bryggjuhúsið
Restaurant · restaurant · 2 Vesturgata, 101 · bryggjuhusid.is
Bruggstofan
Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 56 Snorrabraut · bruggstofan.com
Álfagarðurinn
Cafe · cafe · alfagardurinn.is
Finnsson Bistro
Restaurant · restaurant · finnssonbistro.is
Kringlukráin
Restaurant · restaurant · kringlukrain.is
Kúlís
Ice Cream · ice cream · 2 Nethylur, Reykjavík, 110 · glosteinn.is
MiniGarðurinn
Restaurant · restaurant · 2 Skútuvogur, Reykjavík, 104 · minigardurinn.is
Ísfabrikan
Ice Cream · ice cream · isfabrikan.is
Annapurna
Curry, Indian, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Eldhús Iru
Indonesian, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Frystihúsið
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Ginger
Healthy, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 17 Síðumúli, Reykjavík, 108
Hlöllabátar
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: step-free access · Reykjavík
KORE
Korean, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Messinn
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Osso
Italian, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Pylsuvagninn Laugardal
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Rakang Thai
Asian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 102 Hraunbær, Reykjavík, 110
Trúnó
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Ali Baba
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Middle Eastern restaurant
Bombay Bazaar
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Bytes
Pizza, Sandwich, Fast Food · Pizza/Sandwich fast food
Dragon Dim Sum
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
El Gringo
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Filipino
Indonesian, Filipino, Fast Food · Indonesian/Filipino fast food
Grazie Trattoria
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 96 Hverfisgata
Happ
Healthfood, Restaurant · Healthfood restaurant
Harry's Restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 84 Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 101
Ísbúðin Laugalæk
Sausage, Ice Cream · Sausage ice cream
Kebab Sara
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Kínahofið
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 20 Nýbýlavegur, Kópavogur, 200
Kopar
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Krua Mai
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 13 Spöngin, Reykjavík, 112
Lemon mini
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Lookoomas
Greek, Fast Food · Greek fast food
Massimo & Katia
Italian, Fast Food · Italian fast food
Núðluhúsið
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
Plan B
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant
Ruan thai
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · Laugavegur, Reykjavík, 101
Shake&Pizza
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Skólabrú
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Snæland
Grill, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Grill/Ice Cream fast food
Thai matstofan
Thai, Fast Food · Thai fast food
ThaiViet
Thai, Vietnamese, Restaurant · Thai/Vietnamese restaurant
Tian Chinese Restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Grensásvegur, Reykjavík, 108
Tuk Tuk Thai
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Turf House
Burger, Local, Fast Food · Burger/Local fast food
Víkinga Pylsur
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
Vikivaki
Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food
Volcano Kebab
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 15 Spöngin, Reykjavík, 112
Zorbian Restaurant
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Middle Eastern restaurant
Arabian Taste
Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-23:00, Fr 10:00-02:00, Mo-Th 10:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options
Baboo Tea
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:30-19:30
Bakhúsið
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-13:30
Dalur
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-18:00
Drekinn
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-23:30; Sa,Su 11:00-23:30
Eiriksson Brasserie
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00+ Features: outdoor seating
Express Food
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:00-18:00; Th,Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa,Su 11:00-19:00 · 4 Þönglabakki, 109
Fljótt & Gott
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
GS Bullan
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Haninn
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00
Hannesarholt
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 11:30-16:00
Hereford Steikhús
Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-23:30 Features: step-free access
Hlölli
Fast Food · Opening hours: Jan-Dec: Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00
Hornið
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Reykjavík
Ísbúðin Háaleiti
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Jun-Aug: Mo-Su 11:00-01:00; Dec-Feb: Mo-Fr 14:00-23:30; Sa-Su 11:00-23:30
Jómfrúin
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Kaffi Ó-le
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating
Kaffihús Perlunnar
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-18:00
Kol Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 12:00-23:00 · Skólavörðustígur, Reykjavík, 101
La Barceloneta
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 17:30-21:30 · 101
Lóa
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-00:00 · 99 Laugavegur, 101
lóla
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:30-00:00 · 11 Tryggvagata, Reykjavík, 101
Mál og Menning
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-06:00 Features: outdoor seating
Mathöll höfða
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 9 Bíldshöfði, Reykjavík, 110
Mýrin Brassiere
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 08:00-17:00
Pítan
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 · Skipholt, Reykjavík, 105
Potturinn og Pannan
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options
Reykjavík Fish
Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-21:30 · 8 Skólavörðustígur
Reykjavik Röst
Cafe · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
Stökk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-21:00 · 95-99 Laugavegur, 101
Airports
Keflavík International Airport (KEF) 37 km to the centre
Reykjavík, 2, IS — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 8 airlines (Icelandair, bmibaby, easyJet, Maastricht Airlines…) · direct flights to 32 destinations incl. Copenhagen, London, Oslo, Paris, Alicante… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 32 direct destinations
- Icelandair FI (75W, 75T) · 25 routes: Amsterdam, Bergen, Billund, Boston, Brussels, Copenhagen, Denver, Edmonton, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Helsinki, London, London, Manchester, Munich, New York, Newark, Oslo, Paris, Sanford, Seattle, Stockholm, Toronto, Washington, Zurich
- bmibaby WW (A320) · 5 routes: Alicante, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Paris
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 5 routes: Bristol, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Mulhouse
- Maastricht Airlines W2 (A320) · 5 routes: Alicante*, Berlin*, Copenhagen*, London*, Paris*
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-300, 737-800) · 2 routes: Bergen, Oslo
- Air Greenland GL (DH8) · 1 route: Godthaab
- Finnair AY (75W) · 1 route: Helsinki*
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Oslo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV) 2 km to the centre
Reykjavík, 1, IS — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air Iceland) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Akureyri, Egilsstadir, Godthaab, Isafjordur, KUS (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 5 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Tungubakkar Airport 12 km to the centre
Tungubakkar, 1, IS
Sandskeið Airport 20 km to the centre
Sandskeið, 1, IS
Selfoss Airport 50 km to the centre
Selfoss, 8, IS
Stórikroppur Airport 58 km to the centre
Stórikroppur, 3, IS
Getting there by ferry
Reykjavík Old Harbour
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre
Reykjavík (Harpa)
Ferry terminal · 0.7 km from the centre
Reykjavík (Skarfabakki)
Ferry terminal · 3.8 km from the centre
Viðey
Ferry terminal · 4.5 km from the centre
Akranes
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre · Eimskip Seatours
Reykjavík (Old Harbour) - Viðey
Ferry route · Elding Hvalaskoðun Reykjav ehf.
Viðey ferry: Reykjavík (Old Harbour) - Viðey
Ferry route · Elding
Viðey ferry: Viðey - Reykjavík (Old Harbour)
Ferry route · Elding
Viðeyjarferjan
Ferry route · Elding Hvalaskoðun Reykjav ehf.
Viðey ferry: Reykjavík (Skarfabakki) - Viðey
Ferry route · Elding
Viðey ferry: Viðey - Reykjavík (Skarfabakki)
Ferry route · Elding
Local transit
BSI
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bustravel Iceland
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
FlyBus
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Strætó
Bus · Reykjavík's yellow city buses. · Fares: Klappið app · Airport: Flybus or Airport Direct coach from Keflavík
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Air Charter Service
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
ExecuJet
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Flexjet
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Global Jet
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Jet Aviation
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Living Here
Getting about
- Strætó's yellow buses are the only public transport — no trains, no trams — paid through the Klappið app or a Klapp card; frequencies are fair on the main routes and thin in the evenings. The Borgarlína bus rapid transit system is under construction, slowly.
- Keflavík airport is around 45 minutes away on the Flybus or Airport Direct coaches, or on Strætó's route 55 for less; the domestic airport in Vatnsmýri is a walk from downtown for Akureyri, the Westfjords and Greenland.
- The centre is walkable and the shore paths are good for bikes and Hopp e-scooters; beyond 101 the city is built for cars, and most residents drive.
- A hire car is how you see the rest of the island; the Ring Road is about 1,300 kilometres and winter driving is serious. Taxis are expensive and there is no ride-hailing.
Health
- Dial 112. Landspítali, the National University Hospital, has its main emergency department at Fossvogur; for after-hours problems that are not emergencies, call Læknavaktin on 1770.
- Residents register at a heilsugæsla health centre; care is heavily subsidised with modest fees. EEA visitors use the EHIC, and everyone else needs insurance — treatment is good and not cheap.
- Pharmacies (Lyfja, Apótekarinn) close early by European standards; Lyfja at Lágmúli keeps the longest hours. The tap water is among the cleanest in the world, and the hot tap smells of sulphur by design.
Work & study
- The University of Iceland, founded in 1911, sits by the pond in Vesturbær; Reykjavík University is the private technical and business school by Nauthólsvík. Foreign students find Icelandic hard and English sufficient.
- Tourism, fishing and aluminium are the pillars, with geothermal and hydro power, biotech (deCODE, Alvotech), gaming (CCP, makers of EVE Online), software and a public sector that is large for a country of around 400,000.
- A kennitala, the national ID number, is needed for everything; EEA citizens work freely and others need a permit that an employer must sponsor. The working week is 36 to 40 hours, first names only, and the boss is in the hot pot with you.
Money & manners
- Icelandic króna; cards are taken everywhere, including the hot dog stand, and cash is close to unnecessary. No tipping; VAT (24%, 11% on food and hotels) is in the price, and visitors can claim it back on larger purchases.
- Icelanders go by first names — surnames are patronymics — and are informal, blunt and unbothered. Shower without a swimsuit before the pool, take your shoes off indoors, and do not report the weather as if it were news. Alcohol above 2.25% comes from the Vínbúðin state shops.
- Midwinter gives around four hours of daylight and the Northern Lights; midsummer is light all night. Wind is the constant; layers and a shell jacket are right in any month.