Hostels in Reykjavik are offering community vibes and chilled atmosphere, more than wild parties and crazy events. Although they have tons of fun activities and common areas, drinking and loud music is something you should leave for pubs.
All the best nightlife spots are located along Laugavegur street. This is the liveliest area of the city, no other area can compare to it. It is considered to be the center of Reykjavik. You can hear any kind of music and meet lots of new friends. There are lots of bars and club, most of them don't require an entrance fee. You will be close to all of the tourist attractions if you stay in the area.
Reykjavik is a small city compared to other European capitals, but the city offers a tremendous entertaining scene and nightlife. With centrally-located party life, Reykjavik is a paradise for party maniacs, especially for the real bar-crawl fans. Pubs and bars are the most attractive social spots, especially the ones located in the main street. They host regular jazz concerts, karaoke events, tango sessions, and even bachata dance nights.
Most of Reykjavik's nightlife is concentrated in the city centre. This is actually a huge advantage of Reykjavik– every cool party place can be reached by foot. City Centre and Old West Side are literally next to each other, so skip the taxi or public transport if you want to explore both areas at once.
Reykjavik City Centre is buzzing and most vibrant area with lots of great places where you can grab some local food, great beer, and wine.
Húrra is very popular among the locals. The place is hosting live music and fantastic tap beer. On weekends, you have to come early if you don’t want to spend your night in front of the door. Pablo Discobar is a trendy bar with amazing service and funky vibes. Lebowski Bar is an awesome themed bar, perfect for big groups and drinking games lovers.
Right next to the City Centre, there is a charming and chilled Old West Side area with more bars and restaurants. The area is not that wild as the City Centre, but there are quite good places where you can start your night with amazing local food and drinks.
If you want to eat like a local, check out the Sægreifinn restaurant. With a regular meal deal of the day and super tasty lobster soup, the place is very famous among the locals. Slippbarinn is a chilled and cosy bar with daily 3-6pm happy hour. The place is popular for fantastic cocktails and great music.
Pubs and clubs in Reykjavik don’t have a strict dress code, but you have to be at least 20 to enter the party. This is also the legal minimum for drinking in Iceland. The locals take the age restrictions very seriously, and ID checks are something you simply can’t skip.
