Best Hot Dog in Reykjavík: The Complete Guide

🏆 #1: Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur

The most famous hot dog stand in Iceland, operating since 1937. Bill Clinton visited in 2004 and ordered "one with everything" (eina með öllu)—and you should too.

• Location: Tryggvagata 1, downtown Reykjavík (by the harbour)
• Late night: Open late—a classic post-night-out stop
• Price: $ (budget)—one of the cheapest meals in town
• Pro tip: Say "Eina með öllu" (ay-na meth öt-lu) for one with everything

The queue can get long, especially from cruise ships and weekend nights, but it moves fast. Worth every minute of waiting.

🌭 Other Great Hot Dog Spots

Pylsuhúsið

Gourmet hot dogs with creative toppings. Try "The Dirty One" with bacon and cheese. More expensive than BBP but fun variety.

• Location: Ingólfsstræti 3, 101 Reykjavík

SS Pylsur

A local favorite that tourists often miss. Same quality as Bæjarins Beztu, shorter lines. The locals' choice.

• Location: Eiðsgrandi (near Grandi harbour area)

🤔 Why Are Icelandic Hot Dogs Different?

Icelandic pylsur are made from free-range Icelandic lamb (mixed with pork and beef), giving them a unique, slightly gamey flavor. The toppings are what really set them apart:

• Raw onion (hráðlaukur)
• Crispy fried onion (steiktar laukur)
• Ketchup
• Pylsusinnep – sweet brown Icelandic mustard
• Remoulade – mayo-based sauce with capers and herbs

📍 Where to Find Hot Dogs at the Airport

Flying out and craving one last pylsa? There's a hot dog stand in the Keflavík Airport departure hall. Not quite Bæjarins Beztu, but it'll do for your fix.