REJUVINATE
101 Hotel, Hverfisgata 10. Tel: +354-580-0101. This design hotel is located smack dab in downtown, and it offers modern elegance with just the right touch of comfort. Rooms from $285. www.101hotel.is
Icelandair Reykjavík Hotel Natura, Nauthólsvegur 52-101. Tel: +354-444-4503. This minimalist yet stylish hotel has friendly staff and personal touches that make the 15-minute walk to town seem not so bad. Rooms from $113. www.icelandairhotels.com
KEX Hostel, Skúlagata 28. Tel: +354-561-6060. Don’t let the word hostel scare you from staying at this new, relaxed hotel that has old-school, refurbished touches that will make you feel right at home. Rooms from $80. www.kexhostel.is
Radisson SAS 1919 Hotel, Pósthússtræti 2. Tel: +354-599-1000. Located in the center of downtown, the Radisson is a great choice for those looking to add a bit more luxury during their stay. Rooms from $133. www.radissonblu.com
Room with a View, Laugarvegur 18. Tel: +354-552-7262. With various size rooms from a double bed to a three-bedroom apartment, all the gay action is just a step out the door. Rooms from $143. www.roomwithaview.is
EXPLORE
Blue Lagoon, Grindavík 240. Tel: +354-420-8800. The most visited and iconic natural attraction in Iceland that sees millions of visitors bathe in its warm, blue waters. www.bluelagoon.com
Ferðakompaníið, Fiskislóð 20. Tel: +354-533-1160. Book any adventure tour with this Icelandic travel company. They took us cave exploring. www.ferdakompaniid.com
Hallgrímskirkja, Tel: 663-8300. The most recognized landmark in the city, this Lutheran Church offers gorgeous views from its steeple. www.hallgrimskirkja.is
Icelandair, Tel: 1-800-223-5500. With 31 gateways in Europe, the US, and Canada, the main airline of Iceland connects the isolated country to the world. The airline also offers free stopover packages. www.icelandair.com
Iceland Excursions, Klettagarðar 4. Tel: +354-540-1313. We book the Golden Circle Tour. www.grayline.is
http://www.icelandair.comhttps://www.icIcelandic Mountain Guides, Bankastræti 2. Tel: +354-660-6599. Tour company that has great personalized tours to suit any yearning adventurer’s needs. www.mountainguides.is
Pink Iceland, +354-562-1919. Lesbian couple-owned travel agency tailors trips for gay travelers including wedding packages. www.pinkiceland.is
Reykjavík Art Museum, Tel: +354-590-1200. Housed in three separate buildings, this museum has everything from contemporary art to sculpture. www.artmuseum.is
Reykjavík LGBT History and Culture Walk, Tel: +354-867-3919. The handsome Hilmar Magnússon leads this LGBT history and cultural tour throughout downtown. hilmar.magnusson@gmail.com
Samtökin ́78, Laugavegi 3. Tel: + 354-552-7878. The gay and lesbian community center has a tiny café, a library, and tons of information. So pop on in and say “hi.” www.samtokin78.is
SPEND
DEAD Gallery, Laugavegur 29. Tel: +354-551-6801. Pick up some original t-shirts and hats with the work of artist Jon Saemundur. www.dead.is
Iða Book and Gift Shop, Lækjargata 2a. Tel: +354-511-5001. This lesbian-owned book shop has some fun souvenirs, Icelandic books, and sells concert tickets.
Mundi, Laugavegur 37. Tel: +354-562-9300. Don’t drain your bank account at this fabulous design shop. www.mundivondi.net
Icelandic Horse
INDULGE
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, Tryggvagata 101. You’ll be dreaming about these hot dogs until you get one again on your next visit. www.bbp.is
Café Babalú, Skólavörðustíg 22a. Tel: +354-552-2278. This gay-owned café will warm you right up with their delicious coffee and filling cheesecake. www.babalu.is
Fjöruborðið Restaurant, Eyrarbraut 3a. Tel: +354-483- 1550. This restaurant located 60km from Reykjavík serves up a terrific lobster feast. www.nyr.fjorubordid.is
Fiskmarkadurinn, Adalstraeti 12. Tel: +354-578- 8877. This trendy, well-decorated seafood restaurant is everything you could ask for when it comes to dining in the capital. www.fiskmarkadurinn.is
Grái Kötturinn, Hverfisgötu 16a. Tel: +354-551-1544. The basement café pours some of the best coffee in all of Iceland. Come here earlier for a delicious breakfast. www.facebook.com/graikotturinn
Humarhúsið, Amtmannsstíg 1. Tel: +354-561-3303. This gay-owned and operated restaurant has some of the best Icelandic lobster dishes in town. www.humarhusid.is
Litli Bóndabærinn. Laugavegur 41. Tel: +354-823- 7627. This hipster hangout has some insanely scrumptious vegan and organic treats. www.facebook.com/litlibondabaerinn
Silfurtunglið, Snorrabraut 37. Tel: +354-571-6900. This brand-new restaurant serves up delicious upscale favorites in a fun, relaxed, and lively environment. www.facebook.com/silfurtunglid
Við Tjörnina, Templarasundi 3. Tel: +354-551-8666. This place may not be voted the most stylish, but it has been voted as having some of the best seafood in Reykjavík, so grab a chair and chow down. www.vidtjornina.is
DANCE
Bakkus, Laugavegur 22. +354-770-1517. This hipster haunt plays trendy Icelandic bands and shows off Reykjavík’s fashionable crowd. www.facebook.com/pages/Bakkus/122998431688
Boston, Laugavegur 29b. This trendy “straight” bar has a wild crowd in a nice setting. Björk goes here when she is in town. www.facebook.com/boston.reykjavík
Boys Club and Gay 46, Hverfisgata 46. Tel: +354-866-7677. The newest, and now only, gay bar in town has lots going on. Don’t miss out on peeking into the men-only section. www.facebook.com/pages/GAY-46-Skemmtistaður
