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( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 444 5000; www.hilton.com ; Suðurlandsbraut 2;d from Ikr26,465; )
Spacious, easy-going Scandinavian chic makes this Hilton an effortless stay: amenities in-
clude 24-hour room service, gym, spa and gourmet restaurant Vox . Light-filled rooms in
subtle shades of cream and mocha have enormous beds; those on the upper floors have su-
per sea views. It's about 2km from the centre, near Laugardalur, but free bus passes are in-
cluded.
Eating
From take-it-to-go hot dogs to gourmet platters on white-clothed tables, little Reykjavík
has an astonishing assortment of eateries. Loads of seafood and Icelandic or 'new Nordic'
restaurants serve tried-and-true variations on local fish and lamb, but the capital is also the
main spot for finding international eats.
Reykjavík also has an amazing coffee culture and cafe scene. Cool, cosy cafes encour-
age lingering, and though they're tops for morning coffee and light lunches, as evening
comes along, many undergo a Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation - coffee becomes beer, DJs
materialise in dark corners, and suddenly you're in a kick-ass bar. Some restaurants morph
into late-night bars, too, with their kitchens closing around 10pm and the party rocking in-
to the wee hours.
Kolaportið Flea Market also has a section with traditional Icelandic foods.
BUYING BOOZE
Alcohol is pricey in bars and restaurants, with happy hours bringing the best deals.
The only shops licensed to sell alcohol are government-owned liquor stores called Vín-
búðin ( www.vinbudin.is ), with five branches around central Reykjavík.
Buy when you arrive at Keflavík International Airport's duty-free store for the deepest
discounts.
Old Reykjavík & North of Tjörnin
Bergsson Mathús CAFE
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