Guidebook for Reykjavík

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Guidebook for Reykjavík

Sightseeing

Hallgrímskirkja church is one of the iconic buildings of the city. It is only a couple of hundred metres away from the room. It is possible to take the elevator to the top of the tower for a 360° view over the city.
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Hallgrimskirkja
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Hallgrímskirkja church is one of the iconic buildings of the city. It is only a couple of hundred metres away from the room. It is possible to take the elevator to the top of the tower for a 360° view over the city.

Arts & Culture

The Reykjavik Art Museum is located in three different buildings in the city centre. Kjarvalsstaðir is named after one of the most prominent and recognised Icelandic artists, Jóhannes S. Kjarval. There is a permanent exhibition of his paintings, as well as temporary exhibitions. The building is located in a small public park and has a great café.
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Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 Flókagata
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The Reykjavik Art Museum is located in three different buildings in the city centre. Kjarvalsstaðir is named after one of the most prominent and recognised Icelandic artists, Jóhannes S. Kjarval. There is a permanent exhibition of his paintings, as well as temporary exhibitions. The building is located in a small public park and has a great café.
The Reykjavik Art Museum is located in three different buildings in the city centre. In Hafnarhús the focus is on contemporary art. There is a permanent exhibition of the works of Icelandic pop artist Erró, as well as temporary exhibitions.
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Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
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The Reykjavik Art Museum is located in three different buildings in the city centre. In Hafnarhús the focus is on contemporary art. There is a permanent exhibition of the works of Icelandic pop artist Erró, as well as temporary exhibitions.
Marshallhúsið houses different cultural establishments. Among them are the Living Art Museum, Kling & Bang art gallery, an exhibition space for Ólafur Elíassons works, as well as a restaurant on the ground floor.
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Marshallhúsið
20 Grandagarður
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Marshallhúsið houses different cultural establishments. Among them are the Living Art Museum, Kling & Bang art gallery, an exhibition space for Ólafur Elíassons works, as well as a restaurant on the ground floor.

Food Scene

Good coffee, may be considered an essential.
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Reykjavik Roasters
1 Kárastígur
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Good coffee, may be considered an essential.
Bread enthusiasts. Pricey, but worth it.
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Brauð & Co.
16 Frakkastígur
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Bread enthusiasts. Pricey, but worth it.

Essentials

The public swimming pool at Sundhöll Reykjavíkur is one of the corner stones of modern Reykjavík, built in 1937 making it the oldest swimming pool in the city. The perfect place to begin the day or relax during the day or evening. It features a classic indoor swimming pool, a newly opened outdoor pool, a few large hot tubs, a sauna, as well as great shower facilities. The pools are heated up with geothermal energy. Open on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10 PM. Entrance is only 980 kr. for a single visit ( about €8 / $9), or 4600 kr. for a 10 visit pass (about €37 / $45).
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Sundhöllin
45a Barónsstígur
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The public swimming pool at Sundhöll Reykjavíkur is one of the corner stones of modern Reykjavík, built in 1937 making it the oldest swimming pool in the city. The perfect place to begin the day or relax during the day or evening. It features a classic indoor swimming pool, a newly opened outdoor pool, a few large hot tubs, a sauna, as well as great shower facilities. The pools are heated up with geothermal energy. Open on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10 PM. Entrance is only 980 kr. for a single visit ( about €8 / $9), or 4600 kr. for a 10 visit pass (about €37 / $45).
A small grocery store. A little expensive, but open late.
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Krambúð
42 Skólavörðustígur
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A small grocery store. A little expensive, but open late.
A large supermarket with budget prices.
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Bónus
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A large supermarket with budget prices.

Drinks & Nightlife

A bar that features different Icelandic beers from micro breweries.
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Kaldi Bar
20a Laugavegur
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A bar that features different Icelandic beers from micro breweries.
The hostel bar at Kex Hostel is a favourite hangout for many Icelanders. The serve good food, great beers and often have quality live music acts.
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Kex Hostel Reykjavik
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The hostel bar at Kex Hostel is a favourite hangout for many Icelanders. The serve good food, great beers and often have quality live music acts.
The nearest pub. Serves hamburgers and steaks until 11 PM.
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Vitabar
21 Bergþórugata
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The nearest pub. Serves hamburgers and steaks until 11 PM.