Sigtun guesthouse guidebook
Local hotspot
The largest public swimming pool in Iceland. Affordably priced. Good for relaxing in the steam bath and the hot pools, or for getting some exercise in the full length 50 m swimming pool.
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Laugardalslaug
105 SundlaugavegurThe largest public swimming pool in Iceland. Affordably priced. Good for relaxing in the steam bath and the hot pools, or for getting some exercise in the full length 50 m swimming pool.
City park and an open air sculpture museum. Located around the former residence of one of the most prominent 20th century sculpture artist of Iceland. Many of his works are on display (for free) in the park around a distinctly lookin house, which was built by the artist and is an sculpture by itself.
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Museo de Arte Ásmundarsafn de Reikiavik
105 SigtúnCity park and an open air sculpture museum. Located around the former residence of one of the most prominent 20th century sculpture artist of Iceland. Many of his works are on display (for free) in the park around a distinctly lookin house, which was built by the artist and is an sculpture by itself.
One of two largest shopping malls in Iceland. 15-20 min walk.
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Kringlan
One of two largest shopping malls in Iceland. 15-20 min walk.
Supermarkets/ groceries
There is a state monopoly in Iceland on the retail sale of beer, wine and strong liquor. The nearest stores are in Kringlan shopping mall (15-20 min walk) and Skeifan 5 (15-20 min walk).
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Vínbúðin
5 SkeifanThere is a state monopoly in Iceland on the retail sale of beer, wine and strong liquor. The nearest stores are in Kringlan shopping mall (15-20 min walk) and Skeifan 5 (15-20 min walk).
Nettó
Nettó, Lágmúli 7. Supermarket. Open mon-sun 10:00-21:00.
Karmbúðin, Laugalæk 4. Grocery store with long opening hours, but a bit expensive. Open mon-sun 09:00-23:30.
Krambúðin
Karmbúðin, Laugalæk 4. Grocery store with long opening hours, but a bit expensive. Open mon-sun 09:00-23:30.
Bónus, Skeifan 11. The least expensive supermarket brand in Iceland. You would need to drive to this store from Sigtun Guesthouse. Open mon-sun 10:00-20:00.
Bónus Skeifan
11a SkeifanBónus, Skeifan 11. The least expensive supermarket brand in Iceland. You would need to drive to this store from Sigtun Guesthouse. Open mon-sun 10:00-20:00.
Krónan, Borgartúni 26. One of the main supermarket chains in Iceland. Decent prices. Open 8-21, Mon-Sun. 10 min walk.
Krónan
Krónan, Borgartúni 26. One of the main supermarket chains in Iceland. Decent prices. Open 8-21, Mon-Sun. 10 min walk.
Food scene
Olifa - La Madre Pizza
Nice pizzeria. Short walk.
Kaffi Lækur
74a LaugarnesvegurLocal coffee shop/bar. Serves simple, but nice lunch.
Lemon
SuðurlandsbrautSandwiches and smoothies. Simple but tasty.
Hotdog stand. The locals often have a hotdog after a session in the swimming pool right next to it.
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Pylsuvagninn Laugardal
30c SundlaugavegurHotdog stand. The locals often have a hotdog after a session in the swimming pool right next to it.
American style
Burger joint. Part of a local chain that has been going strong for several decades.