Reykjavik City Guide

As the most northerly city in the world, Iceland’s capital sees a number of extremes throughout the year, from twenty-two hours of daylight during the summer months to almost perpetual night when winter comes. Covering an area of around 106 square miles, the cosmopolitan city of Reykjavik is home to more than 120,000 people. And these people like to party! Reykjavik boasts an incredibly vital nightlife with bars, clubs and live music venues abounding across the city, so you should have no trouble finding something to occupy you each night. While you’re here, make sure to have a wander through the Old Town area and take in some of Reykjavik’s distinctive and brightly coloured buildings. Also, try to check out the National Museum of Iceland, the Culture House and the Hallgrimskirkja church. For stunning views of the city, head to the Perlan, a glass dome complete with viewing platforms and a restaurant that’s perched on top of five huge water tanks. A number of activities, from dog sledding to whale watching, can be undertaken in the city’s surrounding areas. Not to be missed are Reykjavik’s popular geothermal swimming pools. Eating out in this city can be expensive; however, a number of great tasting budget options are available, including the city’s ubiquitous hot dogs.

Reviews of Reykjavik from boo.com

• heyso116715 says:

  “ The hostel is very clean and the staff are really friendly and helpfull. Only problem it is 30 minutes walk from the centre of town, there is a bus right outside the hostel but it is expensive.

  Posted: on Feb 1, 2008 |

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• katrin-the-best says:

  “ It is extremely expensive town. There are few museums which tell about the first Settlers, a number of picture galleries and national museums. Also in Cultural House you will find exhibition about the new island Surtsey that appeared on the Earth surface in 1965 due to volcanic eruption. I… more heard that there are lot\'s of clubs. But the best time for partying Friday and Saturday. Rejkjavik - small town and you can walk there one day, but then you have to think about other places. There ae lot\'s of them, because you are in Iceland and volcanoes, caves, geysers and swimming pools are waiting for you. Cafes and restaurants are expensive. You can try to do nothing, relaxing - but better to do this in summer. In winter the weather changes from sun to rain in 5 minuts. And you should remember that it is really VERY windy. Shops are expensive but they do exist. Public transport (one-way trip) costs 3.5 euroes. to eat in KFC will cost you 9 -12 euroes. Not the best pizza in downtown - 17 euroes. There are hot-dog cafes but they don\'t sell beer, only coca-cola like drinks. It is the chiepest way to have a snack and will cost about 4 - 5 euroesclose

  Posted: on Nov 3, 2007 |

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• kyliejoy says:

  “ I would definatly recommend the hostel. it was clean, i had a bathroom in the dorm room, secuirty was excellent, you can walk to the down town in 25 minutes no problem. Only thing i would miss would be the thermal baths next to the hostel. It was terrible. I would rather pay the money to… more go to the touristy blue lagoon.close

  Posted: on Apr 28, 2007 |

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