Sigrún’s guidebook for the best of Reykjavík /Recommendations

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Sigrún’s guidebook for the best of Reykjavík /Recommendations

Swimming

The local swimming pools are great. This is a special one. The oldest and very charming. Great for swimming - and even better for lounging in the hot pots or sauna.
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Vesturbæjarlaug
Hofsvallagata
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The local swimming pools are great. This is a special one. The oldest and very charming. Great for swimming - and even better for lounging in the hot pots or sauna.
Yes, - geothermal sea water. Hot water poured into the lagoon. If you are into sea swimming at a northerly latitude, this is the place. Great hot pool and the pool house a piece of great architecture.
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Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
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Yes, - geothermal sea water. Hot water poured into the lagoon. If you are into sea swimming at a northerly latitude, this is the place. Great hot pool and the pool house a piece of great architecture.

Neighbourhoods

Old part of town, built in 19th C and early 20th C, neighbouring the city centre and the old port. Nearest cafe´s at Hygge, Brikk and Kaffivest.
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Vesturbær
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Old part of town, built in 19th C and early 20th C, neighbouring the city centre and the old port. Nearest cafe´s at Hygge, Brikk and Kaffivest.
Grótta lighthouse, the westernmost tip of Reykjavík area, beautiful coastline, great sunsets. 25 min walk from apartment. Sightseeing Ægissíða Ægissíða - the south shore of Vesturbær neighbourhood. Great coastline and amazing sunsets. 15 min walk from flat.
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Seltjarnarnes
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Grótta lighthouse, the westernmost tip of Reykjavík area, beautiful coastline, great sunsets. 25 min walk from apartment. Sightseeing Ægissíða Ægissíða - the south shore of Vesturbær neighbourhood. Great coastline and amazing sunsets. 15 min walk from flat.

Food scene

Good for brunch or dinner, coffee or happy hour, solo or in a group.
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Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 Melhagi
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Good for brunch or dinner, coffee or happy hour, solo or in a group.
Fun locale, good food in a nice location of Reykajvík
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Snaps Bistro
1 Þórsgata
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Fun locale, good food in a nice location of Reykajvík
Good pizza in Grandi, a happening part of the old harbour area.
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Flatey Pizza
11 Grandagarður
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Good pizza in Grandi, a happening part of the old harbour area.
Great food, great locale. Exceptional.
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Hosiló
12, 101 Hverfisgata
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Great food, great locale. Exceptional.
Great art, great architecture, great food, great walk - along the old harbour. Three independent galleries. La Primavera restaurant top quality.
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Marshallhúsið
20 Grandagarður
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Great art, great architecture, great food, great walk - along the old harbour. Three independent galleries. La Primavera restaurant top quality.

Art and Architecture

Great art, great architecture.
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Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 Tryggvagata
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Great art, great architecture.
Great art, great architecture
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Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 Flókagata
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Great art, great architecture
Interesting architecture, concerts, conferences, restaurant and café.
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 Austurbakki
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Interesting architecture, concerts, conferences, restaurant and café.

Sightseeing

Ægissíða
Ægissíða

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The house is well located for travel.

If driving, the main road leading out of town is around the corner. If travelling by bus, 10 min walk to main bus terminal, BSÍ - Bus Terminal Reykjavík (but tour operators also arrange pick ups around town - so close by). There is a 50 min drive to airport.
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Bring a swimsuit - and a towel.

Neighbourhood swimming pools are a must. The oldest and nicest one is 7 min walk away, Vesturbæjarlaug. They are cheap and offer hot jacuzzis and saunas in addition to a swimming pool. Many are open until 10 PM. If interested in spas, a bus (10 min walk from flat) will take you to Blue Lagoon, but be prepared to pay MUCH more. Another option for a lagoon experience is the Sky Lagoon in Reykjavík. But, keep in mind, wherever you travel to in Iceland - there is a local swimming pool that is also well worth a visit!
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Interesting visits for kids.

Interesting places to take kids: Fjölskyldu - and húsdýragarðurinn (Reykjavík Family part and zoo) https://visitreykjavik.is/service/reykjavik-family-park-and-zoo Whale Museum https://www.whalesoficeland.is/ Perlan Nature Exhibitions https://www.perlan.is/en-gb Reykjavík Maritime Museum https://reykjavikcitymuseum.is/reykjavik-maritime-museum?_ga=2.87433816.1146432234.1649097563-1959046916.1649097563 Reykjavík Settlement Exhibition https://reykjavikcitymuseum.is/the-settlement-exhibition Árbær Open Air Museum https://reykjavikcitymuseum.is/arbaer-open-air-museum
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Water is safe to drink!

No need to buy bottled water. All tap water is fresh for drinking.
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Alcholic beverages!

Off licences / liquor stores are few and far between - and very expensive. Icelanders stock up in duty free at airport. If you like a cool beer at the end of day - or a glass of wine with dinner, I suggest you pick up a bottle or two at the airport. If not, closest liquor stores are in Austurstræti in centre of town and at Eiðistorg shopping mall open most days from 11 AM - 18 PM, closed on Sundays.
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Shopping and supermarkets

There is a great delicatessen close to Vesturbæjar swimming pool 7 min walk away, Melabúðin (https://www.melabudin.is/) great for fresh meat and cheese, but is expensive. At Grandi, there are many supermarkets to choose from, Bonus - bonus.is open 10AM - 20 PM Netto - netto.is is open 24 hours. Kronan - kronan.is 10 AM - 20 PM Pharmacy Lyfja Grandi (https://www.lyfja.is/um-lyfju/opnunartimar/grandi) open 8 AM - 12 PM