Experience in Reykjavík, Iceland by Steinunn

What is it like to live in Reykjavík? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Reykjavik is a lovely city with beautiful views everywhere you look, it's very similar to other Nordic countries, but a little bit smaller.

What is the student lifestyle like in Reykjavík?

Student life in Reykjavik would be a mixture of studying hard and party on the weekends (when you don't have exams). There is a wide selection of schools etc. Háskóli Íslands, Háskólinn í Reykjavik, Listaháskóli íslands, Tækniskólinn and many more.

How much does it cost to live in Reykjavík?

It's quite expensive, but you can save a lot by buying necessities in cheap stores.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food is very similar to other Nordic/Western countries. Dried fish is a very Icelandic dish.

What places would you recommend visiting in Reykjavík?

Listasafn íslands (art gallery), Grandi (old fish factory/harbor), swimming pools etc. Laugardalslaug.

Laugardalslaug

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Is it good to eat out in Reykjavík? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

The variety is great but most of them are quite expensive, favorite spots for manageable price:

• Hamborgarabúlla tómasar (burger joint),
• Noodle Station,
• Mandi (kebab),
• Kex Hostel.

Is the nightlife good in Reykjavík? Where is good to go?

Young people try to hold on going downtown late because the alcohol prices at the bars are way much higher than in stores, that's why they don't go downtown until 1 o'clock.

What advice would you give future students heading to Reykjavík?

Be prepared for any possible kind of weather.