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Reykjavik isn't a big city, but it's a great place for shopping! The most famous shopping streets are Bankastraeti, Laugavegur, and Skólavördustigur. If you look carefully, you'll find real shopping hotspots alongside the many souvenir shops. And in the side streets of the larger shopping streets, you'll find small boutiques with all sorts of things. What's striking is that the shops that are a bit hip also have a super good collection! So, if you're spending a few days in ReykjavikThen you should definitely plan a day of shopping!
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From concept to fashion store. We've compiled a list of the best shopping hotspots in Reykjavik for you:
Garbage
If only we had a Fako in Amsterdam; this store is fantastic! You can find the most beautiful home and kitchen accessories here. Gold cutlery, copper candle holders, music boxes, wall art, and various herb jars.
Aurum
For Icelandic lifestyle, design items, and jewelry, head to Aurem! Cute books, vases, plates, sunglasses, hats, and bracelets. You'll find it all at this concept store.
My Concept Store
Take a trip around the world at My Concept Store. Here you'll find a variety of home decor, fashion, and art items. From globes and world maps to bell jars, books, and leather wallets.
Eva
Looking for a bold yet feminine look? Shop your new wardrobe at Eva! The delicate fabrics and beautiful colors will make you want to check out everything here.
After
Here you can buy clothes made from recycled materials! It's good for the environment, and you can be sure you'll always come home with a unique piece!
Leak
A lovely gift shop selling local designs! We spotted some cute frames, garlands, scarves, and super cute children's clothes.
Hrim
Hrim concept stores are located in three different locations throughout the city. These are the places to go for Scandinavian furniture and accessories. The cheerfully decorated windows draw you in, and you'll leave with a few nice items.
Oxney
This downtown boutique sells a mix of Icelandic and French designers! A beautiful, original collection. Expect lots of colorful items, as well as bags, shoes, and jewelry.
KronKron
Reykjavik loves color! At KronKron, men and women shop for brightly colored clothes, shoes, sunglasses, and swimwear.
Suits
A shop for men! With everything you need for your outfit: pants, jackets, shirts, underwear, and shoes. You've also come to the right place for beautiful socks and colorful bow ties.
Kraum
From the outside, Kraum resembles an Icelandic log cabin, the perfect place to shelter when it's cold. Inside, you'll find warm Norwegian sweaters, ponchos, and jackets. Kraum also sells charming home accessories like vases, bowls, and coffee mugs.
12 Tons
Music lovers should definitely visit 12 Tónar, a record shop! It has a coffee corner where you can relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. 12 Tónar also publishes various Icelandic music tracks.
Maia
Concept store Miai reminded me a bit of Mashed in Amsterdam, thanks to the fun mix of clothing and home accessories. It also has the same warm, welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Kex Hostel, Reykjavik
travel tips for your city trip to Reykjavik:
HOW TO GET THERE:
► Several airlines fly daily from Amsterdam to Reykjavik. For example, budget airline WOW Air which already flies to Reykjavik from €99. Or fly with Iceland AirBoth airlines also offer a free stopover in Iceland on the way to New York. I've done it several times and highly recommend it for anyone's bucket list.
► Prefer an affordable package trip to Reykjavik? Via Tui you can book the super cool Apotek Hotel, among other things. View the best rates for a 4-day trip here >>Other providers are D-Travel en VacationDiscounter where you can find good deals if the hotel itself is less important to you.
THESE ARE OUR FAVORITE HOTELS IN REYKJAVIK:
⋙ KEX hostel: mega hip, nice interior and with a lot of hustle and bustle.
⋙ Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel: fantastic boutique hotel in a nice neighbourhood.
⋙ Apotek Hotel: classy boutique hotel with a good restaurant.
⋙101 Hotel: In this design hotel everything is black or white.
⋙Oddsson: super colorful trendy hostel.
PUT THIS ON YOUR REYKJAVIK BUCKET LIST:
Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel, Reykjavik
PSSSST... you can find more (travel) tips in my books!
- Feed Your Wanderlust – Travel Guide for a bohemian lifestyle
- staycation – 22 guides and shortlists for a holiday close to home
- Wanderlust – Urban Travel Style Guide
- The Amsterdam City Guide (Dutch) & The Amsterdam City Guide (English)
Great as a gift for yourself or someone who loves to travel as much as you do!
WITH LOVE,
ANNE
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