u/sparkling_caret

I will be in Iceland soon and will be spending a few days in Reykjavik. I won't be renting a car and was trying to decide on interesting places we can see close to Reykjavik.

Have guided tours for the usual tourist sights in Golden Circle and South coast.

I understand it is better to rent a car but I am looking on public transport options for places close to Reykjavik. Looking for a places which have good scenery or an easy hike.

Here is the list I compiled. Let me know your thoughts if these spots are worth going to and are there other spots I missed

1. Hafnarfjörður - Bus 1 - walk through Hellisgerði Park and cliff. Go to Víkingur, Pallett Óvenjulegt Kaffihús or RVK for a drink

2. Mosfellsbær & Úlfarsfell Mountain - Bus 15. Stop at Álfur Brewery

3. Esjan - using 57 bus

4. Heiðmörk if Esjan is a tough hike

Thanks

I am trying to decide between these two hotels for a 1 week stay this summer

1. Foss hotel is 25% more expensive

2. Are the rooms in the Foss nicer or larger? Which hotel would be better for a 1-week long stay

3. Both the rooms rates include the daily breakfast. Which hotel has a better breakfast?

Thanks

I will be in Reykjavik for a few nights in July and was looking for a 20-30 loop on bike lanes starting in Reyjavik

- I bike fairly often for 30-40 km in other large cities in Europe and US. Haven't biked in Iceland before

- Are there any routes you can suggest? Would be great if you have a bike route map (such as RidewithGPS or Strava)

- Where should I rent the bike for a few hours in the city?

Thanks

I was thinking of buying the R1 Air to use as a mid-layer. However, I have seen some reviews which say that the R1 Air retains odors more easily than the regular R1

- For those who have used both R1 Air and R1, is this true?

- Also is the R1 Air less durable than the regular R1?

Thanks