Guðmundur Egill Árnason's Guidebook
~5 min walk
Very popular among locals, pools, hot tubs of many temperatures, fresh water and salt, ice pool, saunas etc.
511 locals recommend
Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurVery popular among locals, pools, hot tubs of many temperatures, fresh water and salt, ice pool, saunas etc.
World Class
Biggest gym in Iceland, with a great spa too
Fiskbúðin Sundlaugavegi 12
12 SundlaugavegurThis is where the neighbourhood buys fresh fish
Pylsumeistarinn
47 HrísateigurMy favourite place to get something for the grill
Pylsuvagninn Laugardal
30c SundlaugavegurLocals love this quick bite to eat
Krambúð
42 SkólavörðustígurThis is the closest grocery store
Borgartún 26
26 BorgartúnBest grocery store within 5 min walk
Grasagardur Botanical Garden
105 HverfisgataNice greenery in the valley
Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
Blackbox Pizzeria
26 BorgartúnCity advice
Getting around
hopp app
It is good to rent electric scooters from the hopp app, they are often found close by and can be nice to use to get around
Ways to save
Grocery Store
The cheapest grocery store is Bónus, found in Kringlan mall and Skeifan
Don't miss
The volcanic eruption
The eruption site is an hour's drive from Reykjavík and about 30 minutes from Keflavík airport. FROM REYKJAVÍK. Take road 41 towards Keflavík, turn to road 43 towards Grindavík, and follow road 427 until you see the marked parking lots. You can also take a guided tour. Remember good shoes and clothes are a must!