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Laugardalur Area Information Guide
Dear Conference Guest,
Welcome to Reykjavík! This guide provides essential information for your stay in the Laugardalur area. Here is the map of the area: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1r5TcezlT92a2PuazeCukt35PjMup4hM&usp=sharing
SUÐURLANDSBRAUT
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Reykjavík ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sigtún 38, 105 Reykjavík
Tel: +354 514 8000
- 314 rooms, conference facilities for up to 470 guests
- Restaurant, bar, spa facilities
- 3 km from city center
- Bus routes: 14
Hilton Reykjavík Nordica ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Suðurlandsbraut 2, 108 Reykjavík
Tel: +354 444 5000
- 251 rooms, 11 meeting rooms
- VOX Restaurant & Bar (award-winning)
- Executive Lounge, fitness center
- 2 km from city center
- Bus routes: 2, 14, 15
Cabin Hotel ⭐⭐⭐
Borgartún 32, 105 Reykjavík
Tel: +354 511 6030
- 252 rooms, budget-friendly
- Restaurant and bar
- 2.5 km from city center
- Bus routes: 14
Additional Accommodation on Suðurlandsbraut:
- City Park Hotel, Hallarmúli 1, +354 553 3200
- Hotel Island, Ármúli 9, +354 595 7000
Sports & Recreation
Laugardalsvöllur (National Stadium)
Laugardalur, 104 Reykjavík
- Home to Iceland’s national football team
- Capacity: 9,800
- Hosts major sporting events and concerts
Laugardalslaug
Sundlaugavegur 30, 105 Reykjavík
Tel: +354 411 5100
- Largest swimming pool complex in Iceland
- Olympic-sized pool, hot tubs, steam bath, water slides
- Open daily: 6:30-22:00 (weekdays), 8:00-22:00 (weekends)
Important Numbers
Emergency Services:
- Emergency: 112
- Police (non-emergency): 444 1000
- Medical assistance (non-urgent): 1700
Taxi Services:
- Hreyfill Taxi: +354 588 5522
- BSR Taxi: +354 561 0000
- City Taxi: +354 588 5500
Tourist Information:
- Visit Reykjavík: +354 411 6040
- Iceland Tourist Board: +354 535 5500
Transportation
Bus Services:
- Strætó (Public Bus): www.straeto.is
- Single fare: 490 ISK (download Klapp app or pay with card on bus)
- Bus routes near Laugardalur: 2, 14, 15, 17
Airport Transport:
- Flybus to/from Keflavík Airport: +354 580 5400
- Gray Line Airport Express: +354 540 1313
- Transfer time to airport: approximately 45-50 minutes
Nearby Services
Grocery Stores:
- Krónan, Hallveigarstígur 1
- Bónus, Hallveigarstígur 1
- Hagkaup, Skeifan 15 (open 24/7)
Pharmacies:
- Lyfja, Laugavegur 16
- Lyf og heilsa, Suðurlandsbraut 22
Banking:
- Íslandsbanki, Lækjargata 12
- Landsbankinn, Austurstræti 11
Post Office:
- Pósturinn, Stórhöfði 29
Dining Options
Near Hilton Nordica:
- VOX Restaurant (Fine dining)
- Bambus Asian Restaurant
- Þrír Frakkar (Traditional Icelandic)
Near Grand Hotel:
- Grand Restaurant
- Brasserie Askur (Steakhouse)
- Himalayan Spice (Nepalese/Indian)
Near Laugardalur:
- Nauthóll (Nordic cuisine)
- Café Flóra (In Botanical Gardens)
- Mathöll Höfða (Food Hall with multiple options)
Weather Information
Iceland’s weather can change rapidly. The average temperatures in Reykjavík are:
- Summer (Jun-Aug): 10-13°C (50-55°F)
- Winter (Nov-Mar): -1-3°C (30-37°F)
Daylight hours vary dramatically by season:
- Summer: 20-24 hours of daylight
- Winter: 4-6 hours of daylight
We hope you enjoy your stay in Reykjavík!