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The Pearl (Perlan)

Oskjuhlio Hill, Reykjavik, Iceland
354 562 0200
Ranked #20 of 45 attractions in Reykjavik
4.0 of 5 stars 162 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Traveller Description: The Pearl is one of the more recognizable landmarks in Reykjavik.  The five immense hot water tanks are topped with a domed revolving restaurant with... more »
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Chennai, India
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The perlan can be seen from any highrise building in reykjavik. Its really wonderful to know that it supplies the hot water for all the houses in Reykjavik for heating. Its rally big, beautiful and a wonder. More

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Seattle, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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This place was very dirty on the inside. All the tables in the cafe were dirty, the walls needed cleaning, and there were ugly plastic plants all over. We did not eat at the restaurant, so perhaps it is much better. More

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Shrewsbury
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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This is well worth the visit to get fantastic views of the city,ocean and panorama from the outside terrace on level 4...then enjoy a coffee and pastry in the cafe More

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Oslo, Norway
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154 reviews 154 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
1
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The only thing you should visit Perlan for is the view over the city. Forget everything else here. More

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Zagreb, Croatia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
1
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Must see in Reykjavik. There is a thermal water spring near (down the hill) The best ice cream on Iceland. More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

The views from the outdoor deck are outstanding,definately worth a visit for a panoramic view of the town,nice restaurant,lovely coffee and hot chocolate. More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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A great museum with an audio guided tour of the history of Iceland. Panoramic views of the city!!! Beautiful builiding! More

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Reykjavik, Iceland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The house is open for everyone during the day. Well worth it to take a look if you are in the are. There is also a café, which provides seating and simple foods but nothing special. The restaurant is quite classy and if you want a classy night out, perhaps a romantic dinner (or even a business dinner), this is... More

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Reykjavik
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29 reviews 29 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
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The view is great (the top floor restaurant has been good when I visited - quite a while ago though) - but ... yes, go there e.g. if you´re talking a walk around the woodlands there - perhaps coming from the "beach" More

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Montreal, Canada
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We didn't eat at either the restaurant or the cafeteria, but thoroughly enjoyed the free view from the outdoor deck, even more so than the view from the church in the centre of Reykjavik! Entertaining artificial geyser in the entrance. More

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