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Best of Iceland

Best of Iceland

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Created by Steve Dean • Updated On: February 29, 2016

Places to stay, things to see, coffee to drink.

Kex Hostel is one of Best of Iceland.

1. Kex Hostel

9.1
Skúlagata 28 (Hverfisgata), Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Hostel · Miðborg · 118 tips and reviews

Steve D.Steve Dean: Incredible live music, super funky vibe, great food.

Loft Hostel is one of Best of Iceland.

2. Loft Hostel

8.1
Bankastræti 7, Reykjavik, Downtown
Hostel · Miðborg · 22 tips and reviews

Steve D.Steve Dean: Epic views, picturesque wifi cafe on the top floor with exquisite coffee, very clean and tidy, and super central location.

Stofan Café is one of Best of Iceland.

3. Stofan Café

8.5
Vesturgata 3, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Café · Miðbær · 90 tips and reviews

Steve D.Steve Dean: Beautiful interior and very friendly vibe. Popular study spot for students.

Efnalaugin Geysir is one of Best of Iceland.

4. Efnalaugin Geysir

Dalvegi 16c, Kopavogk
Laundry Service · Miðborg · 1 tip
Harpa is one of Best of Iceland.

5. Harpa

9.3
Austurbakki 2, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Concert Hall · Miðbær · 133 tips and reviews
Eldur & Ís is one of Best of Iceland.

6. Eldur & Ís

8.2
Skólavördustíg 2, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Ice Cream Parlor · Miðborg · 31 tips and reviews

Steve D.Steve Dean: crepes 4 dayz

The Golden Circle is one of Best of Iceland.

7. The Golden Circle

8.5
Various venues, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Scenic Lookout · 14 tips and reviews

Steve D.Steve Dean: stunning views at every turn

Prikið is one of Best of Iceland.

8. Prikið

8.0
Bankastræti 12 (Ingólfsstræti), Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Bar · Miðborg · 108 tips and reviews

Steve D.Steve Dean: go here for breakfast

Café Rósenberg is one of Best of Iceland.

9. Café Rósenberg

Klapparstígur 25-27, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Café · Miðborg · 14 tips and reviews

Steve D.Steve Dean: great live music/dance and interesting foods

Church of Hallgrímur is one of Best of Iceland.

10. Church of Hallgrímur

8.9
(Hallgrímskirkja)
Hallgrímstorg 1, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Church · Miðborg · 155 tips and reviews

Steve D.Steve Dean: recognizable from anywhere. check it out before sunset

Café Babalú is one of Best of Iceland.

11. Café Babalú

8.5
Skólavörðustígur 22a, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Café · Miðborg · 158 tips and reviews

Robert S.Robert Storm: A must visit. This little cafe is friendly, relaxed and looks like a living room. Pop in for a coffee or a hot chocolate.

Elliðaárdalur is one of Best of Iceland.

12. Elliðaárdalur

7.6
Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Park · Hólar · 10 tips and reviews

Hrönn J.Hrönn Jóhannsdóttir: One of the best place in Reykjavik for walk, run and photograph. Just a beautiful pearl in the city...

Gullfoss is one of Best of Iceland.

13. Gullfoss

9.6
Biskupstungnabraut, Gullfoss, Suðurland
Waterfall · Bláskógabyggð · 154 tips and reviews
Seljalandsfoss is one of Best of Iceland.

14. Seljalandsfoss

9.6
Route 249 (Route 1), Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland
Waterfall · 98 tips and reviews
Goðafoss is one of Best of Iceland.

15. Goðafoss

9.6
Sprengisandur, Laugar, Norðurland Eystra
Waterfall · 26 tips and reviews
Blue Lagoon is one of Best of Iceland.

16. Blue Lagoon

9.0
(Bláa lónið)
Bláalónsvegur, Grindavík, Suðurnes
Hot Spring · 378 tips and reviews
Aurora Borealis is one of Best of Iceland.

17. Aurora Borealis

The Northern Lights, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Other Great Outdoors · Miðbær · 1 tip