Reykjavik

A curated guide to Reykjavik, Iceland: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Lava Show 4.8★ (4,800 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. FlyOver Iceland 4.7★ (5,400 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Hallgrimskirkja 4.6★ (28,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Raufarhólshellir 4.6★ (3,600 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Skólavörðustígur Rainbow Street 4.6★ (3,900 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. National Museum of Iceland 4.5★ (4,000 reviews) · National museum
  7. Perlan 4.5★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Center 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · Science museum

Where to eat

  1. Reykjavik Roasters 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
  2. Sandholt 4.6★ (4,300 reviews) · Bakery
  3. Café Babalú 4.5★ (2,600 reviews) · Cafe
  4. Reykjavík Röst 4.6★ (1,200 reviews) · Coffee shop
  5. Kaffibrennslan 4.6★ (1,100 reviews) · Cafe
  6. Kaktus Espressobar 4.8★ (574 reviews) · Cafe
  7. Plantan Kaffihús 4.9★ (438 reviews) · Coffee shop
  8. Reykjavík Roasters 4.6★ (699 reviews) · Cafe

Where to drink

  1. Bastard Brew & Food 4.6★ (2,400 reviews) · Brewpub
  2. Lebowski Bar 4.5★ (3,600 reviews) · Bar
  3. The Irishman Pub 4.6★ (912 reviews) · Irish pub
  4. LEMMY 4.7★ (744 reviews) · Bar
  5. 22 Bar 4.5★ (793 reviews) · Bar

Where to stay

  1. Fosshotel Reykjavík 4.5★ (2,356 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  2. Hilton Reykjavik Nordica 4.4★ (2,278 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  3. Hotel Reykjavík Grand 4.3★ (2,199 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  4. Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels 4.5★ (1,497 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  5. Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre 4.6★ (1,171 reviews) · 4-star hotel

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Reykjavik?

With 22 notable sights and 12 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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