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Here are first some SAVING TIPS while traveling in Iceland or if living here:
1. Never buy the Water in the shops, it is free from the tap! and almost the same as sold in bottles. This is lesson number one.
2. Avoid the shop 10-11, 24/7 and Krambúðin. It is a tourist trap in many ways, with very high prices. The prices can be 10-140% higher than in the supermarkets, and low cost shops!. They will among else try to sell you the water.
3. You can often get very good Lunch deals in Restaurants, for quality meals. The price if comparing quality, free water, no tips etc., is as good as in most European or N-American cities.
4. If you have a pre-paid sim card from Vodafone and Nova, there are many offers in their app, even like two for one at some restaurants and more!.
5. Make sure to visit the local thermal pools!, there are 9 in Reykjavik. Price is only like isk 1380 or approx 8 Euros. The price though only like 650 isk if you buy a card with 10 admissions (6.500). So it is like 10-15 times less than the various Lagoons and the place to meat the locals :).
HERE SOME GOOD LUNCH OFFERS – MAINLY FISH OF THE DAY
Here we have listed good lunch offers in some great restaurants with good registration on our website. The focus is on the Icelandic speciality fresh fish. Those prices are often only a little higher than for a hamburger and fries in some places. Those places are a very safe bet (last updated Jan’25 ).
At CARUSO, Austurstræti the today’s fish for only isk 2,490 🙂
At MONKEYS, Klapparstígur 28-30, the fish of the day for isk 3,890. With the Nova and Vodafone app you can get 2 for 1.
At KOL, Skólavörðustígur, fish of the day isk 4,290 including a soup.
At the ICELANDIC BAR, Ingólfsstræti, the fish of the day, including soup and coffee, for only isk 3,950.
At INDO-ITALIAN in the Art house in Engjateigur, very close to Hilton hotel and Grand hotel you will get a great buffet, with a variety of courses for only isk 2.890 all weekdays.
At JÖRGENSSEN by Hlemmur square, the fish of the day for isk 3,790.
At the FOOD CELLAR, Aðalstræti fish combo of the day for isk 4,290.
At the SEAFOOD GRILL, Skólavörðustígur fish of the day for isk 3,690 and the course of the day for isk 3,690.
At NAUTHÓL – Nauthólsvegur the freshest fish of the day for isk 4.190, or 5.200 including a starter or a dessert.
At SHALIMAR – Austurstræti, Indian and Pakistani cuisine, vegan or meat course of the day for isk 2.890.
At TIAN CHINESE Restaurant in Grensásvegur (108 Reykjavik), courses from around isk 2,500. – same price evening as lunch time.
AKUREYRI – in the north:
MÚLABERG restaurant – Hótel Kea. Fish of the day from isk 3,290.
AKUREYRI BACKPACKERS – the course of the day for approx isk 2,700.
On our Facebook page we have written about some of those places for lunch, but mainly in Icelandic though. Also some travel stories, photos and more :).
It is appreciated if you share those good offers 🙂 on Facebook.
Christmas and Holidays Menus and Opening hours
You will find information about Christmas Menus from many restaurants for 2024 here. Also
Opening hours from selected restaurants for Christmas and New Years – see below. For 2025 you can expect similar menus but price maybe slightly higher.