A local’s guide to Reykjavík, Iceland: the best bars, cafes, beaches and geothermal pools
Artist Lilja Birgisdóttir on her favourite places for culture, eating out and bathing
June 2017
The xx's Romy Madley Croft: my favourite places in Reykjavik
The xx recorded parts of the I See You album in Reykjavik. It was so inspiring they’re holding the Night + Day Iceland festival there in July. Here, the singer-guitarist reveals the band’s city highlights
October 2016
A great little place I know
12 Tónar record shop and label, Reykjavik
Superb music and coffee come together at this hub of creativity in Iceland’s capital – Björk’s a fan – and Monocled Man’s founder is suitably impressed
July 2016
Locals' guide to food, drink and hotels in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo and Reykjavik
Nordic cool comes at too high a price? Not always. We ask local experts to share tips for budget fun in Scandinavia’s capitals
March 2016
Iceland’s buddy brilliant stopover scheme
Stopovers usually mean dull airport lounges. But in Reykjavik, Icelandair staff will show you their country for the day – for free. Carole Cadwalladr gets a dishy pilot who’s a bit of an action man
April 2015
Top 10 hotels in Reykjavik
It’s boom time for hotels in Reykjavik as they expand to accommodate the growing numbers of visitors to Iceland – but Scandinavian style and quality is not diminishing as quantity increases
March 2015
Good pod! Iceland opens Europe's biggest whale museum
A permanent exhibition in Reykjavik’s harbour area features life-size models of the 23 species found around Iceland’s coast
January 2015
The foodie traveller … on the spread of raw cuisine
Joanne O'Connor's great escapes
Travel tips: party in Reykjavik, plus deals of the week
November 2013
Why I love …
John Grant on Reykjavik
The American singer-songwriter, 45, on his adopted home’s best restaurants, coffee and hostel – and why you should think twice before taking a northern lights tour
June 2013
Joanne O'Connor's great escapes
Travel tips: a hybrid Reykjavik hotel-hostel, plus terribly posh tea
Stay in a stylish hotel-hostel in Iceland, take classic afternoon tea in London, and the deals of the week
April 2013
My city: video guides
Reykjavik, my city: Sigtryggur Baldursson's guide to the Icelandic capital - video
Musician and founding member of Icelandic alternative rock band Sugarcubes Sigtryggur Baldursson takes us on a tour around his city, Reykjavik
March 2013
Joanne O'Connor's great escapes
Travel tips: chill out in a hip hotel in Iceland, or stay at home and enjoy the great outdoors
Where to go in Reykjavik, the best of Britain in spring, plus deals of the week
February 2013
Music blog
Sonar goes to Iceland
Rebecca Nicholson: Sonar Reykjavik has the potential to be a great festival, but needs a more suitable venue to unleash the Icelandic party spirit
December 2011
Five historic city spas
Kex appeal: Reykjavik's hip new hostel
October 2011
How the Reykjavík film festival blew bigger fish out of the water
Alan Evans: Iceland's annual celebration of young film-makers is local and low-key – but attracts some of the world's hottest names
March 2011
The magic circle: Iceland road trip
Iceland's Route 1 runs round the entire country. Amelia Hill follows it to find some of the island's most awe-inspiring – and unvisited – spots
July 2010
Face hunter
Face hunter: Our style scout in Warsaw, Poland and Reykjavik, Iceland
Yvan Rodic takes off to cooler climes for summer style
April 2010
Europe's best city apartments
From a romantic flat in Valletta to a trendy loft in Berlin, here are 10 of the best homes from home
