Gudsteinn Eyjolfsson built his three-storey building in 1929.
It was designed by architect Porleifur Eyjolfsson and included a space for his gentlemen shop as well as living space for his family.
The rooms in the loft were rented out to individuals and part of the floor wound up being briefly occupied by the British army during the second world war.
The second floor was also rented out and through the years became home to a ballet school and later a German-Jewish family escaping the horror of the Nazi regime.
The shop is still located in the same space.
Dr. Hinrik Thorarensen built Laugavegur 34A in 1929.
The building had two shopping spaces on the ground floor and an apartment on the second floor.
Hinrik lived on the second floor periodically until he moved to an old age home.
Later that floor was converted into storage space for the dress shop on the ground floor.
Tiskuskemman dress shop was opened in 1953 and stayed open until the 80s.
It was one of the most popular dress shops in Reykjavík due to the high quality of their products.
When Tískuskemman closed its doors, the property briefly became a gourmet meat shop and eventually a pub.
Stefan Sandholt and Gudmundur Olafsson built the three-storey building to include a bakery on the ground floor and apartments on the second and third floor.
The two bakers and their families lived in the apartments and ran G. Olafsson & Sandholt bakery on the ground floor.
Stefan bought Guðmundur's share when the latter passed away in 1949.
Once Stefan had become sole owner of the bakery he changed its name to Sandholt.
His son Asgeir later joined the family business and eventually his son, Stefan Jr., began working there as well.
Stefan Sandholt's descendants still run the bakery today.
Sandhotel is a new boutique hotel in the heart of Reykjavik, on the high-street, Laugavegur.
The location gives the guests the opportunity to enjoy the vibrant cultural life of Reykjavik.
Some of Iceland's natural marvels are within a short distance from your home at Sandhotel.
The hotel's team operates from a simple premise: Iceland is gifted with pristine and unspoiled nature, and team want to keeps it that way.
Sandhotel recognizes their environmental responsibility and is in the process of getting the environmental certificate "Svansvottun", issued by the Environment Agency of Iceland.
Many consider a good night´s sleep to be a luxury; every detail in the rooms is designed for comfort and tranquility so that the
guests can rest well and enjoy their moment in time.
The Roof Top Sand Suite is 78m2 has a breathtaking southern view of Reykjavik's landmarks on one side and the northern view of Reykjavik's coastline and mountains on the other.
The suite is designed to ensure luxurious adventure in the heart of Reykjavik; original contemporary art lines the walls of the finest room the hotel's team have to offer.
All of the rooms have an Art Deco quality which reflect the history of its surroundings; original contemporary artwork makes
each room individual and warm color tones combined with comfortable furnishings help you relax and take it all in.
All of the Junior Suites have an Art Deco quality which reflect the history of its surroundings; original contemporary artwork
makes each room individual and warm color tones combined with comfortable furnishings help you relax and take it all in.
With pride and respect for the local ingredients, the owners of Brennda Braudid and Sandholt bakery have created a menu of great tastes to share among you.
At Sandhotel the guests can enjoy a delicious culinary experience with produce and bold flavours, prepared with a rustic style.
Every day, the cooks bakes several types of sourdough breads, with fresh batches regularly coming out of the oven all morning, until noon, sometimes even longer.
The flour is Italian and the cooks import it themselves.
The bakers selects the flour very carefully, testing only the highest quality types.
All the breads are sugar and dairy free.
Here makes the breads from the crops the ancestors consumed thousands of years ago.
The bakers have travelled back in time to offer the customers the finest variety of healthy and nutritious "Ancient" breads.
Over the last years, the cooks have put a lot of time and effort into exploring crops such as Khorana, Quinoa, Emmer, Enkir and Barley, and learning about how they were used in ancient times.
This has resulted in five different types of breads, all of them containing one or more of these types of grain.
On average, the bakers offers two different types of Ancient breads every day.
Each day, the cook's team bakes a mouth-watering array of pastries using the highest quality butter and delectable, homemade fillings.
The fillings give a uniquely delicious flavour, and the crumbly, buttery pastry literally melts in your mouth.
The selection differs from day to day, as well as by season.
The Pretzels are baked daily.
The bread rolls, unlike the breads, are not made with sourdough.
Sandholt bakery is regarded as one of the best bakeries in Iceland and is an important part of the Sandhotel community.
Sandholt opened on the street floor of one of the houses in 1920 and is still run by the same family of bakers.
The bakery and cafe, which is popular with the locals, will offer guests of Sandhotel varieties of breads and cakes, ice cream and confectionery.
With the focus on delivering the best possible quality to customers.
The bakery only uses fresh eggs and authentic butter in their products and avoids taking shortcuts and using methods of mass productions.
Brennda Braudid (The Burnt Bread) is a family style sharing eatery and bar, where you have the option of creating your own laid back home style experience with a twist of class.
You all gather around the table of beautifully presented, honest, rustic, good food that has been locally sourced at most.
Reykjavik is a destination full of exciting possibilities and adventure where guests can have memorable experiences in the city or take a short trip to discover unspoiled nature.
The hotel's team will be happy to assist you in booking your unique adventure.
Walking through the hallway from the main street to the square you can see the house Halldor Laxness, Iceland’s Nobel laureate, was born in. Halldor is one of Icelandic literature’s most important figures, widely known for his novel Independent People.
Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavik. The church is both a parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland. Its stepped concrete facade is an ode to modernism and a reminder of the Icelandic landscape.
Harpa offers outstanding facilities for events whether they be concerts, conferences, exhibitions, meetings or other cultural events. In Harpa you receive personal service and expert advice to guarantee a successful event.
The ice skating rink in Laugardalur is suited for ice-hockey and figure skating. The venue is indoor and is used for practice, competitions and the general public. The sound system is quite unique.
The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are caused by the interaction of particles from the sun with the upper atmosphere near the North Pole. Northern Lights in Iceland are visible during the winter months, from late August to April.
The museum will demonstrate professionalism in its collection, cataloguing, and preservation of cultural artefacts, will share the diverse history of the city in an engaging manner and inspire people to reflect, be creative, and have fun.
The Saga Museum intimately recreates key moments in Icelandic history, moments that have determined the fate of the people and which give a compelling view into how Icelanders have lived for more than a millenium.
The gentlemen store of Gudsteinn Eyjolfsson is one of the oldest stores in Reykjavik and has shaped Icelandic gentlemen fashion for almost a century.
Unrealistically majestic and exciting spectacle for adults and children.
SANDHOTEL
Laugavegur 34101 ReykjavikIceland