Couples getaway in Reykjavík city

Reykjavik is a vibrant and fun city. Its incredibly rich in culture and history that is visible all over the city in landmarks, buildings and boutiques. Reykjavik‘s unique history and cuisine is found on every corner! The city offers a lot of great activities, hotels, cafes and restaurants to enjoy. Here are a few recommendations to make a memorable couples getaway.

Konsúlat Hotel

The hotel is located in the heart of Reykjavik city within walking distance from everything in the city center. The hotel is designed with cosmopolitan style fused with vintage charm. The rooms are extremely comfortable and stylish. The restaurant and lounge are welcoming, warm and relaxing. Guests can also use a fitness and bathouse at the hotel. The hotel aims to follow the footsteps of a true travel enthusiast, Consul Ditlev Thomsem, as well as bring the culture of Reykjavík city into the hotel.

Canopy Hotel

This hotel is located in the center of Reykjavík city and is in walking distance from multiple cafes and restaurants. The hotel is designed in a modern but warm style. The lobby, cafe and bar are decorated in a vibrant and fun way. The restaurant, Geiri Smart, is a culinary experience as the chefs play their menus by the ear depending on the products they get from the farmers and fishermen. At the same time the waiters, sommeliers and the atmosphere gives you a great exclusive experience. There is also a fitness center accessible for the hotel guests. The decor in the hotel inspired by its past. In this location there has been an arts hub, music venue and a furniture factory.

Hotel Kvosin

Kvosin hotel is located in the oldest part of Reykjavík city just a few steps away from the Althingi Parliament, the City Hall and the pond. Everything is within walking distance and as soon as you step our of the hotel you are located in the very center of Reykjavík city. The hotel is designed as intimate hotel that makes you feel warm and cozy. The service is very personalized and the hotel focuses on attention to detail to make the stay exceptional. The bar, Aldamót or „the meeting of centuries“, is very lively and fun. They offer a great selection of beer, wine and cocktails.

Fly Over Iceland

An experience like no other. You get to see the highlight of Iceland in 15min, and it feels so real! This is a full motion seating where you feet are dangling in front of a 20 meter wraparound screen, this makes you feel a true sense of flight. This is a cinema where technology and special effects such as wind, scent and mist combine and create an experience you wont forget.

Sky Lagoon

A Geothermal spa just minutes from downtown Reykjavík that is inspired by Icelandic culture and nature. The Lagoon is hidden in Icelandic lava with a dramatic ocean panoramic view. Here you get to relax with an amazing view, bar, geothermal water and a unique seven step Ritual experience. This ritual includes sauna, mist, steam and cleansing scrubs. This is a great experience to relax and enjoy each others company in a unique and romantic atmosphere.

Fischersund

Fischersund is an experience where you get to smell Icelandic history, culture and nature, you close your eyes and the inspiration the creators got while making the scents absorbs your senses. This is a very unique and relaxing experience. They focus on Fischersund being a rest station where people get to escape the distractions and aggressions from modern life. The place is designed for you to rest your senses and let the surrounding communicate to them, it can be through sound, touch, taste and last but not least smell.

Museums

Icelandic museums are very lively, fun and unique. The Reykjavík art museum is in three buildings, one of which is located in downtown Reykjavík by the harbour called Hafnarhús. Their aim is to gain deeper understanding of history, culture and society.

National gallery of Iceland is located next to Fríkirkja church by the pond. This gallery is very quite and the building itself has intersting history.

Reykjavík maritime museum is by the old harbour and was originally used as a fish freezing plant. Now it‘s a museum where 150 years of fisheries in Iceland is permanently displayed. The museum explores Icelandic dramatic relationship with the sea through out history.

Food Cellar

The Food Cellar is a Grill & Cocktail bar, situated in a 160 year old building in the centre of Reykjavik. The food is in Icelandic brasserie style, elegantly prepared by our skilled and enthusiastic chefs, using the finest Icelandic ingredients. It‘s an experience that puts Food in your Body and Music in your soul.

Fjallkonan

This is a very modern and fun restaurant located in the city center of Reykjavik. The restaurant offers various food of Scandinavian cuisine with a modern twist. They have two floors where you can feel very cozy and intimate with the one you are dining with, best enjoyed with their great selection of cocktails.

Seefood Grill

This restaurant is also located in the city center, it focuses on courses that are inspired by the fishing villages of Iceland. The chef, Gústav Axel Gunnlaugsson, traveled for months around Iceland looking for the perfect taste! The food has a unique grill taste that reflects the taste of the homeland.

Kol

Kol restaurant doesn‘t commit to any certain culinary path but seeks inspiration from all around the world, their motto is to serve delicious food regarding where the inspiration came from. Their specialties are steaks grilled in an charcoal oven, they offer also various fish, vegan and vegetarian dishes.

Laundromat cafe

Vibrant, full of life and cozy cafe in the heart of Reykjavík city. Like the name states, it has a full functional laundromat so you can wash your clothes while having a delicious coffee or a burger. This place is very popular amongst locals as well as tourists. The iconic bar covered with books, maps and signs on the walls give the atmosphere a very homey feeling. A great place for a coffee, brunch or lunch.

Monkeys/Kokteilabarinn

Monkeys is a restaurant that goes with Nikkei cuisine, which is when Japanese and Peruvian cuisine is mixed together. The outcome is various exciting small dishes. The restaurant has a bar called Kokteilabarinn or the Cocktailbar, there you can taste some amazing cocktails while as well get on board on the champagne train! This is a perfect place to go for a few cocktails and then the restaurant can be optional before or after.

Port 9

This bar is a hidden, cozy and intimate place to sit down and enjoy a glass of wine. They offer a fine selection of wine from all over the world and want to serve it to their guests fast and with great attention and knowledge. A perfect place for a romantic evening drink.

Bastard

This is a great bar for those who love beer! They brew a few of their own beers and also have a great selection of other brands. They put alot of effort into their cocktails and have their very own twist on classics such as Aperol Spritz. This bar is located in downtown Reykjavik and is very popular amongst locals. They offer a great selection of snacks with the beer such as warm Pretzel, mini tacos, cheese and charcuterie platter. On the top floor they have the option of playing a match of darts. A great place to laugh and have fun!