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★ (4,700 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. National Museum of Iceland 4.5★ (4,000 reviews) · National museum
  6. Perlan 4.5★ (11,000 reviews) · Natural history museum
  7. Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Center 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · Science museum
  8. Sun Voyager 4.5★ (10,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

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★ (2,500 reviews) · Cafe
  4. Reykjavík Röst 4.6★ (1,200 reviews) · Coffee shop
  5. Kaffibrennslan 4.6★ (1,100 reviews) · Cafe
  6. Reykjavík Roasters 4.6★ (689 reviews) · Cafe
  7. Hygge kaffi og bakarí 4.8★ (485 reviews) · Coffee shop
  8. Mokka Kaffi 4.5★ (717 reviews) · Cafe

Where to drink

  1. Lebowski Bar 4.5★ (3,600 reviews) · Bar
  2. The Irishman Pub 4.6★ (912 reviews) · Irish pub
  3. LEMMY 4.7★ (727 reviews) · Bar
  4. 22 Bar 4.5★ (793 reviews) · Bar
  5. Einstök Bar 4.7★ (581 reviews) · Bar

Where to stay

  1. Fosshotel Reykjavík 4.5★ (2,344 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  2. Hilton Reykjavik Nordica 4.4★ (2,266 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  3. Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre 4.6★ (1,165 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  4. Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel 4.7★ (643 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  5. Center Hotels Laugavegur 4.5★ (730 reviews) · 4-star hotel

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Reykjavik?

With 15 notable sights and 9 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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