Interested in shopping for souvenirs or dining? This is the main street for that in the city. Note the naughty museum on the street. Overheard a woman urging her husband to go into the museum with her. There were lots of Icelandic wares on display...More

This street was amazing and full of shops, cafes and pubs. We walked up and down it many times over our holiday and saw something different each time.

Our first trip to Reykjavik, and we stayed one block from this main shopping area. Lots of shopping, eateries and local bars. Found local yarn, chocolates and Icelandic sweaters. Enjoyed local food and Icelandic beers. People very friendly!

Nice main street with lots of places to eat, souvenir shops and places of interest. And no street would be complete without a Christmas shop.

At one time this was the main street but it is now almost purely a tourist area lined with gift shops, bars, restaurants and hotels. The residents live in the more modern area outside this part. It is a lovely walking area and you can...More

This is Reykjavik's main street. Many shops of all kinds, restaurants, souvenirs, clothing, and services. It can get crowded at times. Best value grocery store, Bonus is here too.

Well worth a walk down this historic street, filled with many unique buildings. It has seen the rise of many generic tourist (many items not made in Iceland, but in the Far East, etc) shops in recent years, but it is still definitely worth a...More