Pocket Rough Guide Reykjavik

by James Proctor, David Leffman, Rough Guides (Creator)

Pocket Rough Reykjavík is your essential guide to the world's most northern capital city, with information on all the sights in an easy-to-use, pocket-size format, and with a full-color, pull-out map. Whether you have a few days or just an afternoon, the carefully curated itineraries found inside this first edition of Pocket Rough Reykjavík will help you plan your trip, and the "Best of" Reykjavík section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss. Visit the Hallgrímskirkja, the most enduring image of the city; stroll along the shops of Laugavegur and enjoy a meal in a stylish restaurant after exploring the National Museum; simply behold the beautiful sight of the Northern Lights. Divided by area for easy navigation, the "Places" section is written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the best cafés, restaurants, nightlife venues, and more.    • Full-color pull-out map, plus easy-to-use maps to help you find your way around.
   • The very best of the area, selected by our expert authors.
   • Tailored itineraries and highlights to make trip-planning easy.
   • Inspirational color photography brings the area to life.
   • Up-to-date background information, including transportation details and a calendar of events.
Make the most of your time with Pocket Rough Reykjavík . Series For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more.

Genres: Travel, Reference

144 pages, Paperback

First published April 5, 2016

Reviews

[Brandon Forsyth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really all this book should have said was "YOU WILL NEED WAY MORE THAN TWO DAYS HERE, BRANDON", but it was an informative, well-presented book that gave a good overview of both the city and the surrounding countryside. I totally fell in love with Iceland and can't wait to go back (when I have saved up a ton of money - everything is so expensive there!), and I look forward to consulting this slim little book again over the years.

[Martin Raybould · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read and tested in situ. It fits in your pocket, has a useful map and contains all you need for a short break in this great city.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful so far with planning our trip. I really like the map insert that can be pulled out.

[Philip · Rating 3 out of 5]

Refreshingly honest guide to a pretty dull city. The towering Hallgrimskirkja church is "accepted rather than loved" by the locals; "given Iceland's prominence as a seafaring nation, Reykjavik's Maritime Museum is a disappointment;" "this creative new museum has drawn plenty of criticism over its entry price;" "sadly, the Culture House has lost its way..." - really appreciate the honesty of such reviews.

Of course, there are also some highly recommended places to visit, but those tend to be the history and culture museums and exhibits which - to be totally honest - I just didn't really care about. I visited Iceland solely its unbelievable scenery and other natural features; and so the day and a half in Reykjavik was more than enough for a little shopping and almost no eating - the food prices here were insane! However, decent salads and sandwiches can be put together from a quick trip to the BONUS supermarket. (And BTW, do not believe the hype behind Iceland's "famous" hot dogs - yes, it was a good idea to add crunchy onion flakes, but the sausage itself and the remoulade and mustard sauces are completely underwhelming. That said, they are affordable, which is more than I can say about anything else here.)

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't go wrong with Rough Guides.