Reykjavik Pet-Friendly Guide: Complete Guide
Travel with your furry friends! Discover pet-friendly hotels, parks, restaurants, and activities. Discover the best pet-friendly experiences in Reykjavik.
Welcome to the ultimate pet-friendly guide for Reykjavik! Travel with your furry friends! Discover pet-friendly hotels, parks, restaurants, and activities. This comprehensive guide will help you discover the very best pet-friendly experiences that Reykjavik has to offer, from popular hotspots to hidden local favorites. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, you'll find insider tips, detailed recommendations, and everything you need to make the most of your pet-friendly adventure in Reykjavik. Our carefully curated selection ensures you won't miss any of the must-see spots while also discovering unique experiences that most tourists overlook.
Key Takeaways
- Reykjavik offers over 59 exceptional pet-friendly experiences
- Best time to visit varies by activity - check individual listings for optimal timing
- Many experiences require advance booking, especially during peak season
- Local guides and experts provide invaluable insights and access
- Prices range from budget-friendly to premium, with options for every preference
Pet-Friendly Hotels & Accommodations
Hotels, vacation rentals, and accommodations that welcome pets with open arms and special amenities.
Fosshotel Baron
Pet-friendly accommodation that welcomes your furry friends with open arms, offering comfortable stays and pet amenities.
📍 Barónsstígur 2-4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pets welcome with no extra fees
- 🐕Pet beds and bowls provided
- 🐕Nearby walking areas
- 🐕Pet-sitting services available
- 🐕Designated pet-friendly rooms
Fosshotel Rauðará
Pet-friendly accommodation that welcomes your furry friends with open arms, offering comfortable stays and pet amenities.
📍 Rauðarárstígur 37, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pets welcome with no extra fees
- 🐕Pet beds and bowls provided
- 🐕Nearby walking areas
- 🐕Pet-sitting services available
- 🐕Designated pet-friendly rooms
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
Pet-friendly accommodation that welcomes your furry friends with open arms, offering comfortable stays and pet amenities.
📍 Aðalstræti 16, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pets welcome with no extra fees
- 🐕Pet beds and bowls provided
- 🐕Nearby walking areas
- 🐕Pet-sitting services available
- 🐕Designated pet-friendly rooms
Eric the Red Guesthouse
Pet-friendly accommodation that welcomes your furry friends with open arms, offering comfortable stays and pet amenities.
📍 Eiríksgata 6, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pets welcome with no extra fees
- 🐕Pet beds and bowls provided
- 🐕Nearby walking areas
- 🐕Pet-sitting services available
- 🐕Designated pet-friendly rooms
Center Hotels Skjaldbreið
Pet-friendly accommodation that welcomes your furry friends with open arms, offering comfortable stays and pet amenities.
📍 Laugavegur 16, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pets welcome with no extra fees
- 🐕Pet beds and bowls provided
- 🐕Nearby walking areas
- 🐕Pet-sitting services available
- 🐕Designated pet-friendly rooms
Fosshotel Lind
Pet-friendly accommodation that welcomes your furry friends with open arms, offering comfortable stays and pet amenities.
📍 Rauðarárstígur 18, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pets welcome with no extra fees
- 🐕Pet beds and bowls provided
- 🐕Nearby walking areas
- 🐕Pet-sitting services available
- 🐕Designated pet-friendly rooms
Hotel VON
Pet-friendly accommodation that welcomes your furry friends with open arms, offering comfortable stays and pet amenities.
📍 Laugavegur 55 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pets welcome with no extra fees
- 🐕Pet beds and bowls provided
- 🐕Nearby walking areas
- 🐕Pet-sitting services available
- 🐕Designated pet-friendly rooms
Hotel Metropolitan
Pet-friendly accommodation that welcomes your furry friends with open arms, offering comfortable stays and pet amenities.
📍 43W4+JXV, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pets welcome with no extra fees
- 🐕Pet beds and bowls provided
- 🐕Nearby walking areas
- 🐕Pet-sitting services available
- 🐕Designated pet-friendly rooms
Reykjavik Peace Center
Pet-friendly accommodation that welcomes your furry friends with open arms, offering comfortable stays and pet amenities.
📍 Vogasel 1, 109 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pets welcome with no extra fees
- 🐕Pet beds and bowls provided
- 🐕Nearby walking areas
- 🐕Pet-sitting services available
- 🐕Designated pet-friendly rooms
Alfred's Apartments
Pet-friendly accommodation that welcomes your furry friends with open arms, offering comfortable stays and pet amenities.
📍 Vitastígur 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pets welcome with no extra fees
- 🐕Pet beds and bowls provided
- 🐕Nearby walking areas
- 🐕Pet-sitting services available
- 🐕Designated pet-friendly rooms
Dog Parks & Pet Recreation Areas
Off-leash dog parks, pet-friendly beaches, and outdoor spaces where your pets can play and socialize.
Geirsnef Dog Park
Off-leash dog park where your pets can run, play, and socialize with other dogs in a safe, enclosed environment.
📍 Geirsnef, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Fully fenced off-leash area
- 🐕Separate areas for small and large dogs
- 🐕Water fountains for pets
- 🐕Waste disposal stations
- 🐕Shaded seating for owners
Dog Park
Off-leash dog park where your pets can run, play, and socialize with other dogs in a safe, enclosed environment.
📍 43Q7+69R, Vatnsmýrarvegur, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Fully fenced off-leash area
- 🐕Separate areas for small and large dogs
- 🐕Water fountains for pets
- 🐕Waste disposal stations
- 🐕Shaded seating for owners
Pet-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
Restaurants and cafes with outdoor seating that welcome pets, some even offering special pet menus.
Café Loki
Pet-friendly restaurant with outdoor seating where you can enjoy a meal while your furry companion relaxes by your side.
📍 Lokastígur 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pet-friendly outdoor seating
- 🐕Water bowls for pets
- 🐕Treats available for dogs
- 🐕Welcoming staff
- 🐕Shaded patio area
Café Babalú
Pet-friendly restaurant with outdoor seating where you can enjoy a meal while your furry companion relaxes by your side.
📍 Skólavörðustígur 22A, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pet-friendly outdoor seating
- 🐕Water bowls for pets
- 🐕Treats available for dogs
- 🐕Welcoming staff
- 🐕Shaded patio area
Kaffibrennslan
Pet-friendly restaurant with outdoor seating where you can enjoy a meal while your furry companion relaxes by your side.
📍 Laugavegur 21, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pet-friendly outdoor seating
- 🐕Water bowls for pets
- 🐕Treats available for dogs
- 🐕Welcoming staff
- 🐕Shaded patio area
Reykjavík Röst
Pet-friendly restaurant with outdoor seating where you can enjoy a meal while your furry companion relaxes by your side.
📍 Geirsgata 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pet-friendly outdoor seating
- 🐕Water bowls for pets
- 🐕Treats available for dogs
- 🐕Welcoming staff
- 🐕Shaded patio area
Sæta Svínið Gastropub
Pet-friendly restaurant with outdoor seating where you can enjoy a meal while your furry companion relaxes by your side.
📍 Hafnarstræti 1-3, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pet-friendly outdoor seating
- 🐕Water bowls for pets
- 🐕Treats available for dogs
- 🐕Welcoming staff
- 🐕Shaded patio area
Íslenski Barinn - The Icelandic Bar
Pet-friendly restaurant with outdoor seating where you can enjoy a meal while your furry companion relaxes by your side.
📍 43W8+QP5, Ingólfsstræti 1a 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pet-friendly outdoor seating
- 🐕Water bowls for pets
- 🐕Treats available for dogs
- 🐕Welcoming staff
- 🐕Shaded patio area
Kaffivagninn
Pet-friendly restaurant with outdoor seating where you can enjoy a meal while your furry companion relaxes by your side.
📍 Grandagarður 10, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pet-friendly outdoor seating
- 🐕Water bowls for pets
- 🐕Treats available for dogs
- 🐕Welcoming staff
- 🐕Shaded patio area
Kaktus Espressobar
Pet-friendly restaurant with outdoor seating where you can enjoy a meal while your furry companion relaxes by your side.
📍 Vitastígur 12, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pet-friendly outdoor seating
- 🐕Water bowls for pets
- 🐕Treats available for dogs
- 🐕Welcoming staff
- 🐕Shaded patio area
Veterinary Services & Pet Stores
Emergency vets, pet stores, grooming services, and essential pet care facilities.
Dýralæknastofa Dagfinns
Essential pet services including supplies, grooming, and veterinary care to keep your pets healthy and happy during your travels.
📍 Skólavörðustígur 35a, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pet supplies and food
- 🐕Grooming services available
- 🐕Knowledgeable staff
- 🐕Emergency vet services
- 🐕Pet medications in stock
Dýraspítalinn í Garðabæ
Essential pet services including supplies, grooming, and veterinary care to keep your pets healthy and happy during your travels.
📍 Kirkjulundur 13, 210 Garðabær, Iceland
- 🐕Pet supplies and food
- 🐕Grooming services available
- 🐕Knowledgeable staff
- 🐕Emergency vet services
- 🐕Pet medications in stock
Gæludýr.is
Essential pet services including supplies, grooming, and veterinary care to keep your pets healthy and happy during your travels.
📍 Smáratorg 1, 201 Kópavogur, Iceland
- 🐕Pet supplies and food
- 🐕Grooming services available
- 🐕Knowledgeable staff
- 🐕Emergency vet services
- 🐕Pet medications in stock
Dýraríkið
Essential pet services including supplies, grooming, and veterinary care to keep your pets healthy and happy during your travels.
📍 Holtagarðar, Holtavegur 10, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pet supplies and food
- 🐕Grooming services available
- 🐕Knowledgeable staff
- 🐕Emergency vet services
- 🐕Pet medications in stock
Dýraspítalinn í Víðidal
Essential pet services including supplies, grooming, and veterinary care to keep your pets healthy and happy during your travels.
📍 Faxaból 4, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pet supplies and food
- 🐕Grooming services available
- 🐕Knowledgeable staff
- 🐕Emergency vet services
- 🐕Pet medications in stock
Gæludýraklíníkin
Essential pet services including supplies, grooming, and veterinary care to keep your pets healthy and happy during your travels.
📍 Stórhöfði 17, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland
- 🐕Pet supplies and food
- 🐕Grooming services available
- 🐕Knowledgeable staff
- 🐕Emergency vet services
- 🐕Pet medications in stock
Pet-Friendly Activities
Tours, attractions, and activities where pets are welcome to join the fun.
Your Friend In Reykjavik
Visit this pet-friendly Reykjavik attraction where your furry companion is welcome to join the experience.
- •Call ahead to confirm pet policy
- •Bring leash and required documentation
- •Plan for pet breaks and water
- •Avoid peak visiting hours
- •Be prepared to carry small pets if needed
Lækjartorg
Enjoy quality time with your pet at this Reykjavik park, offering open spaces and pet-friendly amenities.
- •Bring water and portable bowl
- •Keep pet on leash unless in designated off-leash area
- •Bring waste bags and clean up after pet
- •Check for shade during hot weather
- •Watch for other dogs and wildlife
Reykjavík Park and Zoo
Enjoy quality time with your pet at this Reykjavik park, offering open spaces and pet-friendly amenities.
- •Bring water and portable bowl
- •Keep pet on leash unless in designated off-leash area
- •Bring waste bags and clean up after pet
- •Check for shade during hot weather
- •Watch for other dogs and wildlife
Hljómskálagarðurinn
Enjoy quality time with your pet at this Reykjavik park, offering open spaces and pet-friendly amenities.
- •Bring water and portable bowl
- •Keep pet on leash unless in designated off-leash area
- •Bring waste bags and clean up after pet
- •Check for shade during hot weather
- •Watch for other dogs and wildlife
Ingólfstorg
Enjoy quality time with your pet at this Reykjavik park, offering open spaces and pet-friendly amenities.
- •Bring water and portable bowl
- •Keep pet on leash unless in designated off-leash area
- •Bring waste bags and clean up after pet
- •Check for shade during hot weather
- •Watch for other dogs and wildlife
Dog Sledding Iceland HQ
Visit this pet-friendly Reykjavik attraction where your furry companion is welcome to join the experience.
- •Call ahead to confirm pet policy
- •Bring leash and required documentation
- •Plan for pet breaks and water
- •Avoid peak visiting hours
- •Be prepared to carry small pets if needed
Heiðmörk
Enjoy quality time with your pet at this Reykjavik park, offering open spaces and pet-friendly amenities.
- •Bring water and portable bowl
- •Keep pet on leash unless in designated off-leash area
- •Bring waste bags and clean up after pet
- •Check for shade during hot weather
- •Watch for other dogs and wildlife
Arctic Adventures
Visit this pet-friendly Reykjavik attraction where your furry companion is welcome to join the experience.
- •Call ahead to confirm pet policy
- •Bring leash and required documentation
- •Plan for pet breaks and water
- •Avoid peak visiting hours
- •Be prepared to carry small pets if needed
The Reykjavik Food Walk
Visit this pet-friendly Reykjavik attraction where your furry companion is welcome to join the experience.
- •Call ahead to confirm pet policy
- •Bring leash and required documentation
- •Plan for pet breaks and water
- •Avoid peak visiting hours
- •Be prepared to carry small pets if needed
Free walking Tour Reykjavik CityWalk
Visit this pet-friendly Reykjavik attraction where your furry companion is welcome to join the experience.
- •Call ahead to confirm pet policy
- •Bring leash and required documentation
- •Plan for pet breaks and water
- •Avoid peak visiting hours
- •Be prepared to carry small pets if needed
Pet Travel Tips
Essential advice for traveling with pets, from packing to safety considerations.
Waterfall Discovery Hike
Embark on an exhilarating Reykjavik adventure that combines stunning natural beauty with heart-pumping excitement and expert guidance.
- •Wear sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support
- •Bring plenty of water - at least 2 liters per person
- •Pack high-energy snacks like trail mix and energy bars
- •Check weather forecast and trail conditions before going
- •Start early to avoid afternoon heat and crowds
Desert Canyon Trail
Challenge yourself with this thrilling Reykjavik experience, designed for adventurers seeking authentic outdoor excitement and memorable moments.
- •Bring a detailed trail map and compass or GPS
- •Wear layers that can be added or removed
- •Apply sunscreen and bring a hat for sun protection
- •Tell someone your hiking plans and expected return time
- •Carry a first aid kit and know basic first aid
Coastal Cliff Walk
Explore Reykjavik's wild side with this carefully crafted adventure, offering the perfect blend of challenge and natural wonder.
- •Bring a headlamp or flashlight just in case
- •Pack out all trash - leave no trace
- •Stay on marked trails to protect vegetation
- •Be aware of wildlife and keep a safe distance
- •Bring trekking poles for stability on steep sections
Valley View Trail
This Reykjavik outdoor experience provides adrenaline-seekers with safe, exciting activities led by certified professionals.
- •Wear sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support
- •Bring plenty of water - at least 2 liters per person
- •Pack high-energy snacks like trail mix and energy bars
- •Check weather forecast and trail conditions before going
- •Start early to avoid afternoon heat and crowds
Historic Trail Journey
Discover the raw beauty of Reykjavik's landscape through this immersive adventure, suitable for various skill levels.
- •Bring a detailed trail map and compass or GPS
- •Wear layers that can be added or removed
- •Apply sunscreen and bring a hat for sun protection
- •Tell someone your hiking plans and expected return time
- •Carry a first aid kit and know basic first aid
Wildlife Observation Path
Push your limits with this Reykjavik expedition, where experienced guides ensure both safety and unforgettable thrills.
- •Bring a headlamp or flashlight just in case
- •Pack out all trash - leave no trace
- •Stay on marked trails to protect vegetation
- •Be aware of wildlife and keep a safe distance
- •Bring trekking poles for stability on steep sections
Essential Tips
- 🐕Always call ahead to confirm pet policies
- 🐕Bring vaccination records and health certificates
- 🐕Pack familiar items like toys and bedding
- 🐕Research local pet regulations and leash laws
- 🐕Keep your pet on a regular feeding schedule
- 🐕Bring enough medication for the entire trip
- 🐕Have a recent photo of your pet in case they get lost
- 🐕Microchip your pet before traveling
- 🐕Plan for pet-friendly transportation options
- 🐕Book pet-friendly accommodations well in advance
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
The best time for pet-friendly experiences in Reykjavik varies by activity and season. Generally, spring and fall offer ideal conditions with pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Summer is peak season with the most options but also the highest prices and largest crowds. Winter can offer unique experiences and better deals, though some activities may be limited.
Average Price
Prices for pet-friendly experiences in Reykjavik range widely depending on the activity and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium and exclusive options can range from $200-500+. Many activities offer group discounts and package deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reykjavik offers many excellent pet-friendly experiences, each with its own unique character. The best choice depends on your preferences, budget, and schedule, but our guide highlights the top-rated options that consistently deliver exceptional experiences.
Timing varies by activity, but generally spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Summer is peak season with the most options but larger crowds. Check individual listings for specific timing recommendations and seasonal considerations.
For popular experiences, especially during peak season, advance booking is highly recommended. Some activities have limited capacity and sell out quickly. Booking ahead also often provides better rates and ensures availability.
Requirements vary by activity, but generally bring comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear, sun protection, water, and any specific gear mentioned in activity descriptions. Check individual listings for detailed requirements.
Many pet-friendly experiences in Reykjavik cater to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Check individual listings for difficulty levels and requirements. Many operators offer instruction and guidance for newcomers.
Costs vary widely depending on the type of experience and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium options can range from $200-500+. Group discounts and packages are often available.
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