Reykjavik Guide | Local 101 Reykjavik

In Water

The spa/hot water source experience Sky Lagoon is a must while in Reykjavik - ( '15)
The iconic hot water source baths, the Blue Lagoon - ( '45)
Public pools are open to all, affordable and fun for kids! Relax after a long trip in hot baths, saunas, and steam rooms. Vesturbæjarlaug is close and very authentic.

Experience the City

Harpa, the national opera house designed by Olafur Eliasson, is an iconic architectural sight ( '10)
The national contemporary art museum Listasafn Reykjavikur deserves a visit to see what interesting new artists are up to ( '5)
The cultural and historical center Perlan is great for both adults and kids, packed with sensorial experiences and offers a great view of the city ( '7)
The open air museum Árbær is a recreation of a historical Icelandic village, featuring preserved old homes and countless chickens and sheep! ( '16)

It's beautiful to go out for a horseback ride with Is Hestar, they pick you up and drive you 30 minutes outside the city for a nature walk ( '30)
Krysuvik is a natural geothermal site, not to bathe but beautiful to see - ( '40)
Walking through the remnants of a cluster of pseudocraters in Rauðholar - ( '20)
The waterfall and geyser Gullfoss and Geysir - ( '90)(the two are a ten minute drive from one another so could make for a good day trip)

Indian - Austur Indiafjelagid, is a truly exceptional Indian. One of the locals' favorite restaurants.
Japanese Fusion - Fiskmarkadurinn (fish market) is a great culinary experience, a twist between Japanese and Icelandic cuisine. It is high end and only serves dinner but it is quite a food experience.
Italian - La Primavera is located in the building of the studio of the world-renown Icelandic artist Ólafur Elíasson by the sea. It is an upscale Italian restaurant in a great setting.
Nordic Bistro - Kastrup is a beautiful setting, with incredible dishes, refined and comfort food all at once! Perfect date spot :)
Nordic Bistro - Apotek is festive for a Friday night dinner
Japanese - Sushi Social is a festive sushi place where all the locals go

Taste the City

Italian - BakaBaka is an incredible pizza place with a great vibe and cocktails
American - Tommi's Burger Joint is amazing, the perfect spot if you're looking for comfort food!
Food Court - Pósthús Food Hall is a newly opened food court, with a variety of different restaurants - great food, drinks and ambiance
French-Danish Bistro - Snaps has a good and affordable lunch special everyday and it is a hub for locals, good food and vibes - good brunch too!
American - Le Kock is a casual eatery that has a range of options ranging from homemade bagels to chicken sandwiches

Bakery - Braud & Co the most amazing bread and pastries, this is where the Local 101 bar sources its bread
Ice Cream - Valdís has a wide variety of flavors and is a great afternoon pick me up
Cafe - Kaffihús Vesturbæjar is THE place for coffee and pastries, they also serve an amazing lunch! It's about 10 minutes from the center and once you're there, you're near the other shore (vis a vis the center one) and it's the best place to take a long oceanside walk!