Landmarks & food halls & golden Circle day-trip
“6 nights in Iceland — Land at KEF, settle into ODDSSON Downtown Hotel, and ease into the old-town core on foot.”
6 nights in Iceland, mapped out day by day through Reykjavik — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 7 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-18 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Boutique guesthouse and 2 more
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €1,766
Loved on Google
- Flybus Airport Transfer3.3(548)
- ODDSSON Downtown Hotel4.5(69)
- Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur4.4(9.4K)
- 101 Reykjavik Street Food4.4(3.6K)
- Hallgrimskirkja4.6(29K)
- Reykjavík Art Museum4.3(1K)
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The trip, day by day
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Arrival & downtown warm-up
Arrive KEF, transfer to ReykjavikCheck in at ODDSSON Downtown HotelStroll the colourful Rainbow Street (Skolavordustigur)First Icelandic hot dog at Bæjarins Beztu PylsurCasual dinner at 101 Reykjavík Street Food - 2
Landmarks & food halls
Climb the tower at Hallgrimskirkja ChurchReykjavik Art Museum (Hafnarhus)Lunch at Hlemmur Mathöll food hallQuick bite at Icelandic Street Food (lamb soup)Vegetarian dinner at GarðurinnLate-night noodles at Noodle Station - 3
Golden Circle day-trip
Coach departs BSI Bus TerminalGolden Circle: Thingvellir, Geysir, GullfossSwitch base to Reykjavik Treasure B&BHearty dinner at Svarta Kaffið (soup in a bread bowl)Late snack at Hlöllabátar subs - 4
Sky Lagoon & traditional flavours
Morning soak at Sky Lagoon (7-step ritual)Lunch at Cafe Loki (rye bread & fermented specialties)Coffee and cake at KrönsDinner at Messinn (pan-fried fish) - 5
Fine dining day
Check in at Canopy by Hilton ReykjavikLunch at Sæta Svínið gastropubAfternoon coffee break at Mama ReykjavikCocktails and dinner at ApotekTasting-menu evening at Dill Restaurant - 6
Last bites & farewell dinner
Brunch at Matur og DrykkurSeafood lunch at Fiskfélagið (Fish Company)Souvenir shopping along Rainbow StreetFarewell dinner at Grillmarkaðurinn (Grillmarket) - 7
Departure
Breakfast at hotelTransfer from BSI Bus Terminal to KEFFly AMS
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Arrival & downtown warm-up
Land at KEF, settle into ODDSSON Downtown Hotel, and ease into the old-town core on foot. Arrive KEF, transfer to Reykjavik and Check in at ODDSSON Downtown Hotel.
- Flights
- €518
- Stay
- €1,248
- Per night
- €294
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Landmarks & food halls
Iconic church, city art, and a graze through Reykjavik's food halls. Climb the tower at Hallgrimskirkja Church and Reykjavik Art Museum (Hafnarhus).
Golden Circle day-trip
Depart from BSÍ Bus Terminal for Iceland's classic Golden Circle loop. Coach departs BSI Bus Terminal and Golden Circle: Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss.
Sky Lagoon & traditional flavours
A relaxed morning soak followed by Icelandic tradition on the plate. Morning soak at Sky Lagoon (7-step ritual) and Lunch at Cafe Loki (rye bread & fermented specialties).
Fine dining day
Move to Canopy by Hilton and treat yourselves to Reykjavik's best tables. Check in at Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik and Lunch at Sæta Svínið gastropub.
Last bites & farewell dinner
One more full day of Reykjavik's finest before wrapping up. Brunch at Matur og Drykkur and Seafood lunch at Fiskfélagið (Fish Company).
Departure
Final coffee and transfer back to KEF for the flight home. Breakfast at hotel and Transfer from BSI Bus Terminal to KEF.
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