Practical information for symposium participants

The SIBMAS symposium will happen in the centre of Reykjavík and guests are encouraged to book accommodation in the area.
The list will be updated periodically.

The symposium will take place during the Reykjavík Arts Festival, the programme is available online: https://www.listahatid.is/en/vidburdir

Locations of symposium

National and University Library of Iceland (Host)

Leikminjasafn (Host)

Árnastofnun – The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies

Iðnó

National Theatre of Iceland

Accommodation

Exeter Hotel
Use promo code PINKX (ALL CAPS) to activate your discount at the checkout. (Please note that the promo code is put in at the top of the booking site).

KEA Hotels
Use discount code PINKICELAND (ALL CAPS) for better than online rates.

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
20% discount using the direct link.

Iceland Hotel Collection by Berjaya
Discount code to be confirmed.

Center Hotels
Has various locations throughout the city centre.

Reykjavik Marina – Berjava Iceland Hotels
28.05 – 03.06.26.
Reykjavik Marina – Berjaya Iceland Hotels – Reservations – Room Availability
04.06 – 16.06.26.
Reykjavik Marina – Berjaya Iceland Hotels – Reservations – Room Availability

Hostels
Loft Hostel – https://www.hostel.is/en/hostels/hi-reykjavik-loft
Student Hostel – https://www.studenthostel.is/

Transportation

Public Transport

Strætó
This is the public bus service in Iceland. There is an app but all buses take contactless payments, which is recommended.

FlyBus
We recommend booking in advance via www.flybus.is and using promo code PINKICELAND for 10% off.

Taxis

Hreyfill
There are various taxi services in Reykjavík, this is recommended. They also have a flat-rate for Keflavík Airport.

Car rentals

Blue Car Rental
Using the link automatically applies the discount. You also enjoy more extensive insurance coverage.

Hertz
Use code PINK (ALL CAPS) to activate your discount

Europcar | Höldur
Use code PINKICELAND (ALL CAPS) to activate your discount

Excursions / Day Tours / Free time

There are two major tour companies in Iceland, if guests want to book day trips before or after the symposium.

Arctic Adventures

Reykjavík Excursions
This is the same company that operates the FlyBus. Reykjavik Excursions offers a 10% discount of bus tours that entirely operated by themselves. This applies to most of the popular tours including the Golden Circle and South Shore tours as well as their Fly Bus service. You can simply add your discount code and the website will show you whether it’s been applied. Use code PINKICELAND to activate your discount.

https://reykjavik.is/en/swimming-pools
Symposium guests are encouraged to visit the local swimming pools in Iceland. They are a cheap and refreshing way to enjoy the local culture! Icelandic swimming pool culture was officially added to the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage on December 10th 2025.

Restaurants, bakeries and grocery shops

Restaurants

For an overview of local restaurants there is an app / website called Dineout. There you can see the options available and even book a table. Google Maps is also helpful. There are plenty of options in the city centre. Below is just a small sample. There are also various cafés. Usually there is a small selection of vegan/vegetarian options in most restaurants. Food Halls have various independent restaurants that you can choose from.

Pósthusið – Food hall
Hafnartorg – Food hall
Hornið – The city’s oldest pizza restaurant
Vinstúkan – Natural wine bar with a small menu
Le Kock – Hamburgers
Sushi Social – Sushi
Grillmarkaðurinn – Mixed and Icelandic food
The Laundromat Café – Also have washing facilities to clean clothes
Apótek – Serve afternoon tea
Mandi – Middle Eastern
Grazie Trattoria – Italian food
Svarta kaffið – Icelandic food
The Icelandic Bar – Icelandic food
Þrír frakkar – Fish restaurant, traditionally Icelandic
Mama Reykjavík – Vegan
Chickpea – Vegetarian
Kemuri – Vegetarian
Fiskfélagið – Fine dining
Fiskmarkaðurinn – Fine dining
Skál – Fine dining
Austur-Indíafélagið – Indian fine dining

Bakeries

Sandholt
280 Bakery
Brauð & Co
BakaBaka – Bakery in the morning/afternoon and a pizza restaurant in the evening

Grocery shops

Bónus
Krónan
10/11 – Various locations downtown but more expensive than the larger shops. Additionally, there are various smaller corner shops in the city centre.

Partners

Reykjavík Arts Festival

Performing Arts Centre Iceland