Old Harbour & Grandi

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Where it sits

The circle is Old Harbour & Grandi and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.

How far is everything?

From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.

• Harpa Concert Hall10 min walk795 m
• The northern lights10 min walk850 m
• The Reykjavík djammið17 min walk1.4 km
• The Sun Voyager17 min walk1.4 km
• Laugavegur17 min walk1.4 km
• Hallgrímskirkja20 min walk1.7 km
• Perlan9 min taxi3.1 km
• A geothermal pool11 min taxi3.7 km

On your doorstep

What you’re living next to if you stay here.

• 2.Whale watching — Head out from the Old Harbour into the bay in search of minke and humpback whales, dolphins and, in summer, comical puffins on the cliffs — the waters off Reykjavík are among the most reliable in Europe. A thrilling few hours on the water; dress warm, it's cold out there even in July.
• 3.The Sky Lagoon — A stunning geothermal lagoon on the edge of the city, with an infinity edge that melts into the North Atlantic and a seven-step 'ritual' of sauna, cold plunge and scrub. Closer and more atmospheric than the famous Blue Lagoon out by the airport; go at sunset, drink in hand, sea before you.
• 12.Grandi & the food hall — The old fishing warehouses of Grandi have become the city's coolest quarter — a buzzing food hall of local street eats, an ice-cream maker, craft-beer taprooms, design studios and the striking Marshall House art space. The tastiest, most creative corner of Reykjavík, right by the harbour.
• 14.Icelandic food — Beyond the hot dog, Iceland eats surprisingly well — melt-in-the-mouth lamb raised wild on the hills, the freshest cod and langoustine, skyr yoghurt, and rye bread baked in geothermal ground. Splurge on a tasting menu of new Nordic cooking, or brave the fermented shark if you dare.