Reykjavik Snapshot For A Girls’ Trip

After a thrilling campervan road trip across Iceland, my friend and I found ourselves making Reykjavik our final stop. Dubbed our “Reykjavik Snapshot For A Girls’ Trip,” this vibrant capital city offers a perfect blend of urban charm and natural beauty. While I wouldn’t suggest using it as a home base for your entire journey, spending a day or two here before heading home is a fantastic way to decompress and ease back into civilization. With its compact size and pedestrian-friendly layout, exploring Reykjavik on foot allows you to immerse yourself in its unique atmosphere and soak in the essence of Icelandic culture.

Make the most of your time in Reykjavik on foot as I show you how easy it is to navigate in the capital of Iceland:

Read the full Iceland destination guide from a Latina Expat.

Plan Your Reykjavik Visit

Flight	Stay	Do	Drive
Skyscanner	Agoda	GetYourGuide	Rentalcars.com

Reykjavik Travel Tips

Money Accepted:	Credit cards are accepted in most places but it certainly doesn’t hurt to have cash in hand.
Safety In Iceland:	If this Latina and her female travel companion could road trip safely around the country, camping in remote areas, rest assured, you will be safe too.
Friendly To Tourists/Latinas:	Locals seemed friendly enough but I must give a disclaimer that most people we encountered either worked for the tourist industry or were also tourists visiting Iceland.
Length Of Stay:	To explore Reykjavik, I would recommend 2 days and make this the last stop of your visit if you plan to explore more of the country as it is a great way to return to city life.
Additional Tips:	Icelandic is the native language and many Icelandic’s do speak English so there is no need to brush up on any language lessons when visiting. While I do love traveling solo, this is a country I highly recommend visiting with a +1. Hoping to catch the iconic Northern Lights? Leverage the Aurora Forecast map and download the ‘My Aurora Forecast & Alerts’ app which provides up to date readings on the best time, location and cloud coverage. To capture the best pictures of the Northern lights using your mobile device download the ‘Northern Lights Photo Taker’ and/or ‘NightCap Pro’ app.

Ways To Get Around Iceland

Walk	Reykjavik is small and can be easily traveled by foot. Just remember to dress for the month you visit.
Bus	There are many local bus’ in Reykjavik that operate around the city and to other cities. I wouldn’t trust using the bus to go too far out of the city but within the city, it is very reliable. These can easily be paid via card.
Fly	Check out cheap flights to Iceland using Skyscanner – your most trustworthy travel companion.
Car Rental	Depending on the number in your group, what else you plan to see and if you opt not to travel with a campervan, renting a car will be the cheaper option. Book your car rental.

6 Must-See Highlights In Reykjavik

1. Hallgrimskirkja

The tower cathedral offers 360 views of the city from the top.

2. Harpa Concert Hall

Stunning architecture venue hall along the shore.

3. Sun Voyager

Interesting steel sculpture in the city

4. Laugavegur

One of the oldest streets in the city is today, one of the hippest and colorful and perfect for shopping. Take a break here and enjoy a coffee from the many cafes that can be found in this neighborhood.

5. Laekjartorg

Main square in Reykjavik’s center.

6. Must Do Experience In Reykjavik

Wake Up Reykjavik Food Tour – Worth every penny. Not only do you get a city tour with a local but also get a truly culinary foodie experience in Iceland without having to go into the more obscure Icelandic dishes.

TIP: Come hungry! This tour doesn’t skimp on portions so you will leave the tour feeling full for the rest of your day.

See a full list of from Viator.

Where To Stay In Reykjavik

Hotel Name	Why Book?	Book
Oddsson Hotel	Described as a self-catering boutique hotel near the city, this place offers wonderful rooms for various types of guests/budgets and includes breakfast. We would highly recommend staying here during your time in Reykjavik.	Click here

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See my Travel Guides Section for tips and recommendations for other cities I have visited.