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Reykjavík

Reykjavík, the world's northernmost capital, sits on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay. As Iceland's cultural, economic, and governmental hub, it is consistently ranked among the cleanest, safest, and most eco-friendly cities globally. Settlement began in 874 AD, with official founding in 1786. With a population of around 140,000 and a metropolitan area housing 64% of the nation, it serves as an ideal base for travelers.

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Before choosing where to stay

Where to Base

Prioritize the city center (Hörgarhlíð) and Old Harbour districts. These areas offer walkable access to major attractions, dining, and geothermal pools, providing convenience for first-time visitors.

Getting Around

The compact city center allows easy walking between key sites. Public transport is reliable, and taxis are available. For excursions to natural wonders outside the city, renting a car or joining local tours is recommended.

Best Season

Summer (June-August) offers long daylight hours ideal for exploration, while winter (November-March) provides opportunities to see the Northern Lights. Weather varies year-round, so pack accordingly to enjoy the unique Nordic atmosphere.

Nearby attractions

Icelandic Phallological Museum

Icelandic Phallological Museum

Museum134 m

museum in Reykjavík, Iceland

Hallgrímskirkja

Hallgrímskirkja

Worship506 m

church in Reykjavík, Iceland

Tjörnin

Tjörnin

Nature1.3 km

lake in Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland

Laugardalsvöllur

Laugardalsvöllur

Culture1.8 km

football stadium

National Museum of Iceland

National Museum of Iceland

Museum1.5 km

museum in Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavík Cathedral

Reykjavík Cathedral

Worship1.2 km

Cathedral church in Reykjavík, Iceland

National Theatre of Iceland

National Theatre of Iceland

Culture942 m

theatre in Iceland

Landakotskirkja

Landakotskirkja

Worship1.7 km

cathedral of the Catholic Church in Iceland

National Gallery of Iceland

National Gallery of Iceland

Museum1.1 km

art museum in Reykjavik, Iceland

The Living Art Museum

The Living Art Museum

Museum430 m

art museum

Reykjavik Art Museum

Reykjavik Art Museum

Museum1.4 km

largest visual art institution in Iceland

Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

Worship1.1 km

church in Reykjavík, Iceland

Dining

DILL

Restaurant Michelin€€€€396 m

Excitement builds as you ascend the spiral staircase and are greeted by the chefs in the open kitchen at this contemporary restaurant. Environmental considerations drive everything they do here and the team's pride in this is clear, with palpable enthusiasm emanating from the chefs as they present their dishes. The cooking isn’t showy or overcomplicated, but soars thanks to clever combinations and the team’s ability to elevate simple ingredients into something truly special. You’ll find the likes of free-range Icelandic pork cheek with warm spiced cream and belly with pine, cabbage and mushroo

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ÓX

Restaurant Michelin€€€€455 m

Ring the brass lion’s-head bell to gain entry and begin a truly immersive experience lasting around four hours. The retro cocktail bar is modelled on the chef’s grandmother’s living room, while the 17-seater kitchen counter is hung with upcycled cupboards from his other’s grandmother’s kitchen. The cooking is rich and hearty, eschewing unnecessary adornment in favour of deriving maximum intensity of flavour, as with a side of hot and cold smoked Icelandic salmon dressed with caramelised sea urchin, cod head & butter emulsion, pickled pine for acidity, and grilled quinoa for added crunch.

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Sümac

Restaurant€€€698 m

This lively modern brasserie has ‘night-out-with-friends’ written all over it, and comes complete with on-trend concrete walls, burnished leather banquettes and an exposed charcoal grill whose enticing aromas will get the taste buds going. Icelandic ingredients are given a Middle Eastern twist, with influences ranging from North African to Lebanese. Highlights include the crispy duck cigars with raz el hanout and the fried halloumi with a sticky honey and orange sauce. Start with some cocktails; go for the meze sharing menus if you can’t decide; and if you haven’t booked, try your luck at the

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OTO

Restaurant€€€€724 m

Well-made cocktails, a fun atmosphere, confident service and an intriguing fusion menu make OTO a great choice for a night out with friends. The kitchen blends Italian and Japanese cuisine, with the best example being the lobster cappelletti which comes with yuzu kosho. Other highlights include the succulent chicken thigh skewer with scallions and the cleverly made, eye-catching signature dessert that resembles a whole lemon. If you’re not one for sharing, go for the Kaiseki Experience for a comprehensive all-round experience, along with the imaginative wine pairing.

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Hosiló

Restaurant€€€995 m

The owners here appear to know all their customers and, such is the warm and laid-back atmosphere, you’ll find yourself wanting to become one of those regulars yourself. The name translates as ‘small room’, an apt description for this single-storey building sandwiched between two larger structures in a side street not far from the House of Collections. The market-led, weekly changing menu is appealingly concise, comprising a couple of starters and three main courses. Expect a daily catch and lots of heartening, flavour-packed dishes like peas on toast with shallots or Iberico secreto with peac

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TIDES

Restaurant€€€1.2 km

Enviably located between the harbour and the mountains, beside the Harpa Concert Hall, sits The Reykjavík EDITION hotel – and, nestled within it, this sleek, stylish restaurant. Unfussy breakfasts and lunches are followed by an evening tasting menu built around a core of Icelandic produce – such as 1,000-day aged Feykir cheese, Nordic salmon and North Icelandic lamb – while the à la carte offers extensive choice, from handmade lobster ravioli or Uruguayan ribeye seared on the Josper grill to skyr and white chocolate Basque cheesecake.

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Lóla

Restaurant€€€1.6 km

A stylish room, a welcoming service team, chefs on show in the open kitchen and an appealing Italian menu, all make this spot near the harbour an understandably popular destination, whatever the occasion. You can put yourself in the kitchen’s hands and go for the set five-course menu for the table or order your own dishes from the à la carte. Start with the focaccia and delicious whipped ricotta, then move on to an in-house pasta such as the Black Angus short rib tagliatelle, while for dessert, it has to be the tiramisu, which is spooned out at the table ‘Italian style’. They have a terrific l

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Matur og Drykkur

Restaurant€€€€2.0 km

2026 heralded a move to stylish new premises for this earnestly run and authentic restaurant, where the ersatz-industrial space is lightened with some whimsical flashes of art and glassware. The cookbook of the same name by influential food-writer Helga Sigurðardótti is the inspiration behind the culinary philosophy of updating traditional Icelandic recipes and celebrating local ingredients. The open kitchen calmly delivers a well-balanced set menu, which could include deliciously sweet scallops with crab and chervil or succulent lamb with buttermilk and crowberries.

🕐 Th,Fr,Sa,Su 18:00-23:00

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