Downtown Reykjavik Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Laugavegur
During your trip to Reykjavik, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Laugavegur. Discover the charming cafes in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Harpa
You can enjoy a show at Harpa during your trip to Reykjavik. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hallgrimskirkja
Learn about the local history of Reykjavik with a stop at Hallgrimskirkja. Discover the great live music and shops in this walkable area.
Reykjavik City Hall
Reykjavik City Hall is just one of the places to see in Reykjavik, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Iceland Phallological Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Iceland Phallological Museum in Reykjavik. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Reykjavík Cathedral
Learn about the local history of Reykjavik when you spend time at Reykjavík Cathedral. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Reykjavik
Norðurmýri
While Norðurmýri may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja.
Holt
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur.
Vesturbær
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Vesturbær. A stop by Reykjavik Harbour or Landakotskirkja might round out your trip.
Grandar
Grandar might not have many top sights, but Reykjavik Harbour and Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
- Laugavegur
- Harpa
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- Reykjavik Pond
- Reykjavik Free Church
- Reykjavik Art Museum
- National Gallery of Iceland
- Reykjavik City Library
- Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition
- Leifur Eiríksson statue
- Sundhollin
- Skólavörðustígur
- Arnarholl Statue
- Þjóðmenningarhúsið
- Einar Jonsson Museum
- Austurvöllur
- Reykjavík Museum of Photography
- Reykjavik City Museums