Pocket Rough Guide Reykjavik

by Rough Guides

Discover this unique city with the most incisive and entertaining travel guide on the market. You can take this handy, pocket-sized book out with you anywhere, any time. Whether you plan to climb the Hallgrímskirkja's tower, try a rúntur pub crawl or go whale-watching off the southwest coast, Pocket Rough Guide Reykjavik will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Perfect for short trips - compact and concise, with all the practical info you'll need for a few days' stay. - Free pull-out map, as well as full-colour maps throughout - navigate the harbour's backstreets or work your way along Laugavegur without getting online. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Reykjavik's unmissable sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned days to help you organize your visit. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, with options to suit every budget. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. - Detailed city coverage - whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Chapters cover each neighbourhood in depth, with all the sights and the best of the nearby shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and clubs. Areas covered Lækjartorg; Austurstræti; Austurvöllur; Aðalstræti; Hafnarstræti; Tryggvagata; the harbour; Tjornin; Bankastræti; Öskjuhlíð; Laugardalur; Hafnarfjörður. Attractions Hallgrímskirkja; National Museum; Settlement Exhibition; Saga Museum; Phallological Museum; Blue Lagoon; Strokkur geyser; Þingvellir; Gullfoss; Þórsmörk. - Day-trips - venture further afield to the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, the south coast and the interior. - Accommodation - our unbiased selection of the top places to stay, to suit every budget. - Essentials - crucial pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, activities, festivals and events, and more. - Background information - an easy-to-use chronology, plus a handy language section. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with Pocket Rough Guide Reykjavik .

Genres: Travel, Reference

144 pages, Paperback

First published April 5, 2016

About the author

Founded in 1982, Rough Guides Ltd is a British publisher of print and digital guide book, phrasebooks and inspirational travel reference books, and a provider of personalised trips. Since November 2017, Rough Guides has been owned by APA Publications UK Ltd, the parent company of Insight Guides.
With the company's personalised trip service encompassing over eighty destinations, and 200 guidebooks covering 180 destinations, Rough Guides is a multi-faceted travel platform, with global sales of 100 million guidebooks since their inception.

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.