Reykjavík City Centre

Culture lovers will find plenty to explore in downtown Reykjavík. Highlights include the National Museum of Iceland, tracing the nation’s story from settlement to present day; the Reykjavík Art Museum with its three branches including Hafnarhús, dedicated to contemporary art; and the charming Reykjavík City Museum, which incorporates exhibitions on daily life and archaeology. Don’t miss the Icelandic Phallological Museum, housing the world's largest collections of, er, penises, or The Settlement Exhibition, where you can walk through the ruins of a Viking longhouse. Together, these institutions offer a deep and often quirky dive into Iceland’s rich cultural heritage.
 

Reykjavík’s city centre is a fabulous place to shop, with a creative mix of local design and international fashion. The main shopping streets are Laugavegur, Skólavörðustígur and Hverfisgata, and they're filled with independent boutiques, bookstores, design studios, and artisan gift shops. You’ll find everything from hand-knitted lopapeysur (Icelandic wool sweaters) to high-end homeware and minimalist Nordic fashion. Many stores focus on sustainable materials and Icelandic-made products, giving visitors the chance to bring home a piece of Iceland. Whether you're treasure-hunting or window-shopping, the downtown retail scene is lively, walkable, and full of surprises.
 

By Bus 

Numerous bus routes run through the city centre. Most routes operate every 15 minutes during peak hours and every 30 minutes outside peak hours. Night buses are also available on weekends, with four routes running from the city centre to the suburbs.

By Electric Scooter

Electric scooters are available in Reykjavík City Centre.

By Car

In the city centre, there are around 5,900 parking spaces, including approximately 2,000 spaces in seven parking garages, which are open daily from 07:00 to 24:00. In addition, there are about 1,160 parking spaces in underground garages at Hafnartorg and Harpa.