Laugardalur, Reykjavik: Things to Do & Map

Laugardalur has local stops such as Höfði House, Laugardalslaug, and Kaffi Flóra. The area features a heated outdoor pool complex, a small zoo, and various cafes and shops.

Höfði HouseHistoric Landmark
Golden Circle TourWalking Tour
NexusBookstore

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Laugardalur

Höfði House
★ 4.3 · 1.4k
Historic Landmark★
Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit.
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Golden Circle Tour
★ 4.6 · 5.2k
Walking Tour
A day trip tour that visits natural sights like geysers, waterfalls, and rugged shorelines, with some tours also offering a Northern Lights experience.
Every day
6 AM – 10:30 PM
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Nexus
★ 4.8 · 679
Bookstore
Every day
11:30 AM – 10 PM
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Fiskbúðin Sundlaugavegi 12
Market
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 6:30 PM
Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Barnaloppan
Flea Market
Mon–Wed
10:30 AM – 6 PM
Thu
10:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri
10:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 5 PM
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Níu Nuddstofa ehf.
Day Spa
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 8 PM
Sat
9 AM – 8 PM
Sun
Closed
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Laugardalslaug
★ 4.6 · 2.2k
Water Park
Heated year-round outdoor pool complex featuring hot tubs, a botanical garden & a small zoo.
Mon–Fri
6:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat
8 AM – 10 PM
Sun
8 AM – 10 PM
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Holtagarðar - Shopping Center
Shopping Mall
A shopping center in Iceland that offers items for parties, homes, and clothing for the entire family, featuring the country's largest outlet stores.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 6 PM
Sat
11 AM – 5 PM
Sun
12 PM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Laugardalur

Akeilles
★ 4.9 · 191
Restaurant· kr 2,000–4,000
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 9 PM
Sat
12 PM – 9 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Andrez
Restaurant· kr 2,000–4,000
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 9 PM
Sat
12 PM – 9 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Tíminn
★ 5.0 · 128
Coffee Shop· kr 1–2,000
A place to enjoy premium coffee and a cozy atmosphere for leisure, business meetings, parties, and events.
Every day
7 AM – 7 PM
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Salatbarinn
★ 4.8 · 244
Buffet· kr 2,000–4,000
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 8 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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