What to do in Reykjavik

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Reykjavik Attractions

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Downtown Reykjavik

5/5(30 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Free Church are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Reykjavik
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Laugardalur

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Laugardalur is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool or Hofdi House.

Laugardalur
Reykjavik Harbour showing general coastal views, a sunset and a bay or harbor

Vesturbær

4.5/5(48 area reviews)

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.

Vesturbær
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Háaleiti

4/5(5 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Háaleiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Laugardalsholl and Kringlan Shopping Mall.

Háaleiti
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Hlíðar

5/5(17 area reviews)

Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

Hlíðar
I was really surprised at how much graffiti there is in Reykjavik.  Some of it is really artful, some not so much.  This is just off Laugavegur, the main street through the downtown party district.

Holt

While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.

Holt

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