Reykjavik Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide

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Reykjavik Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link

  • Alcohol is both popular and expensive. To curb over-usage during Iceland’s depressing winters, the government levies heavy taxes on drinks—some of the highest in Europe—but that doesn't seem to stop Reykjavik’s nightlife at all.
  • English is king. Icelanders learn English in school, and everyone under 50 speaks it fluently.
  • Don’t be fooled by the icy name. Iceland's summer temperatures can hover near 90 degrees, making it typically warmer year round than Boston, Minneapolis, or New York.

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Reykjavik

By Matt Link
Far from its chilly image, Iceland is an amazingly fertile and lush volcanic island that is also warm-hearted toward gays and lesbians. Half of the population lives in the capital of Reykjavik (pronounced "Ray-ka-vick"), where a small handful of queer bars burst at the seams on weekends and roaming groups of LGBTs pop up at straight clubs with barely a hiccup from anyone. But with its insular populace, you'll stand out as the new hommi (gay) or lesbian in town when you show up. The city has been host to events ranging from lesbian volleyball tournaments to bear festivals, and Iceland even passed a law allowing foreign gay and lesbian couples to register in the country as domestic partners. Read More

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Hotels

Hotel Ódinsvé

1 Pórsgata
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Distance: 0.7 mi.
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Room with a View Apartments

18 Laugarvegur
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Distance: 0.5 mi.
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Hotel Phoenix

140 Laugavegur
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Distance: 1.3 mi.
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Attractions

Blue Lagoon (The)

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240 Grindavík
Reykjavík, Iceland

Distance: 1.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Apotek

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16 Austurstraeti
Reykjavik , Iceland

Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center)
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Icelandic Phallological Museum

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Laugarvegur 24
Reykjavík 101 Iceland

Distance: 1.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport 21.2 map

Reykjavik Vacation Rentals

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Reykjavik Iceland - Roomsinreykjavik

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Central heating, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Linens, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, Toaster, Towels
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from: $397

Reykjavik Iceland - Casa Jenny

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 7
Amenities: BBQ, Blender, Central heating, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, Towels, VCR
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Guesthouse Sigridur

Bedrooms: 12
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 24
Amenities: Phone, TV
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