3 Best Shopping in Reykjavík, Iceland

This record shop has its own independent record label, and the staff here can tell you everything about Icelandic music while you sip a great espresso. Some popular local artists at the moment include Ólafur Arnalds, Kaleo, Ásgeir, Agent Fresco, Dikta, Hjaltalín, FM Belfast, GusGus, and the ever-famous Björk.

This record store, close to Hlemmur bus station, has the largest collection of vintage and contemporary vinyl in Iceland. It also serves as a venue for both underground music artists and up-and-coming alternative bands.

This record store with its own label doubles as a gift shop. Smekkleysa is known by locals for releasing music by the Icelandic alt-rock band Sugarcubes, of which Björk was a founding member. Unfortunately the group disbanded in 1992, but you can still buy their music at this shop.