It features a mini-bar, satellite TV, walk-in shower, and (my favorite), coffee machine! However, for a real splurge, we recommend the tower suite. From rock to pop, metal to blues, they embrace all music types – and who knows, you may be witnessing the birth of the next national (or global) superstar. Rather, it prides itself on being a quiet place to meet and make friends, enjoy a delicious coffee or draught beer, and take in the relaxed vibe.
Opening hours: daily from 3pm-1am (4:30am on weekends).
Located at: Bergstaðastræti Street.
Gay cafes in Reykjavik
Iceland is underrated when it comes to its coffee.
Nevertheless, the staff and locals are very friendly to newcomers. We tucked into the beef tenderloin, served up with onion jam, celeriac mayo, truffle garden potatoes, and a cardamom glaze. Transportation & Airport Transfer 3. Hitchhiking is surprisingly common and safe in Iceland and is popular with the backpacker crowd.
Gay Hotels in Reykjavik
There aren’t currently any gay hotels in Iceland, but there are many gay-friendly options.
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Not specifically an LGBTQ bar, it’s nevertheless welcoming of all kinds of people. And Reykjavik is even tinier: 120,000 people to be exact.
In other words, don’t arrive expecting a huge party scene that you’d find in New York, gay Fort Lauderdale, London, or gay Barcelona.
There is a small “gayborhood” based around the Kiki gay club in the downtown region, which gets particularly busy on weekends, especially during its drag shows.
It takes place across three days and includes an LGBTQ walking tour of Reykjavik, a trip to the Sky Lagoon, the impressive waterfall, Gullfoss, and of course, celebrating the Reykjavik Pride parade.
Reykjavik Bear (September)
We love a bear. And in the evenings, venture into the hotel restaurant bar, the Slippbarinn, aka the birthplace of the Reykjavik cocktail culture.
Besides the picturesque views of the Snaefellsjokull glacier, you can find great sites for bird watching, black pebble beaches, lava tube caves, countless waterfalls, plus tiny fishing villages with occasional sightings of orcas and seals along the coastline. It’s about finding those breathtaking, quiet moments where you feel completely at home in your own skin.
Unlike other types of power production, the waters are completely safe and actually therapeutic. We danced our hearts out here and left with several new favorite artists to add to our travel Spotify playlist.
Opening hours: open daily from 4pm until 1am (3am on weekends).
Located at: Tryggvagata 22
Gay saunas in Reykjavik
For a country so famous for its spas, we were just as surprised as you were to discover there were no gay saunas.
Boiling mud baths, perfectly timed geysers, and naturally heated pools can be found across the island, and these attractions are what keep people coming back for more. The Eiffel Tower? Hopefully, this queer-centric map helps where we have marked all the bars, clubs, parties, hotels, saunas, massages and more will help you stay in the spot best suited to you!
On the journey west, you’ll drive through the tranquil Whale Fjord bay, which is rarely visited these days.
Located 5 minutes from the Hallgrímskirkja church, you won’t miss it due to its bright blue and vibrant orange exterior. Serving up delicious Italian cuisine, it is luxury to its core!
We loved the Borg Spa, taking advantage of the string of fabulous amenities. Grillmarket is all about taking dining beyond the individual experience and making it a communal affair.
But this geographic placement gives the island its identity and the geothermal phenomena that are so well known throughout the country. Experience the stunning natural scenery and see the spectacular Geysir area, Gullfoss waterfall, and Þingvellir National Park. Book Tour →
Kirkjufell Mountain – This distinctive mountain is especially famous for making an appearance in Game of Thrones as Arrowhead Mountain beyond The Wall.