Reykjavík City Center

Reykjavík City Center is a sub-municipal administrational district that covers much of the central part Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. The district includes six neighbourhoods: Kvos, Grjótaþorp, Skólavörðuholt, Þingholt, Skuggahverfi and Vatnsmýri.

Overview

It is the administrative center of Iceland, containing Alþingishúsið, Stjórnarráðshúsið, the Supreme Court of Iceland and the town hall. In addition, the area is home to many of the city's landmarks, including Tjörnin, Harpa and Hallgrímskirkja, the largest church in Iceland; tourist flow is considerable. The city center is also the center of Reykjavík's nightlife; many of the city's bars and nightclubs are located in Austurstræti and Bankastræti.