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New in Reykjavík, or simply looking for new people? With S'Up you can spontaneously find friends, events and connection in Reykjavík — from game nights to sports to the semester party. No dating, just real meetups.
Reykjavík is the northernmost capital in the world, with around 140,000 residents in the city area and roughly 18,500 students spread mainly across Háskóli Íslands and Háskólinn í Reykjavík. Student life plays out in the west around the university campus and along the Laugavegur go-out strip, while the geothermal baths in the Laugardalur district serve as meeting points for all generations. Those who study here know long nights in the live clubs of the city centre and bathrobe sessions in hot pools right in the middle of town.
The best spots and tips for students in Reykjavík
Laugavegur
A go-out strip of bars and clubs where the nightlife only kicks off after midnight
Húrra
Live-music club for indie, electro and DJ nights in the city centre
Laugardalslaug
The city's largest geothermal pool, with hot tubs and a 50-metre pool
Nauthólsvík
Geothermal beach near Reykjavík University with heated seawater
Reykjavík has around 18,500 students at 3 universities — in theory the perfect setup to meet new people. And yet the start in a new city often feels lonely: the uni groups have long since formed, and spontaneous meetups die in endless WhatsApp groups where nobody ever commits.
That is exactly why S'Up exists. Instead of sitting alone in Reykjavík, you see what is happening near you today, join spontaneous events or start your own — from a casual meetup to Laugavegur. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Reykjavík.
The easiest way is through shared activities. With S'Up you see which spontaneous events and meetups are happening in Reykjavík today — from sports to game nights to the semester party — and join with a single tap. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Reykjavík, with zero dating pressure.
Reykjavík has plenty to offer students: Laugavegur, Húrra or Laugardalslaug are popular spots. On S'Up you keep finding new events and people to explore them with.
With around 18,500 students at 3 universities, Reykjavík is ideal for finding your people fast through S'Up. The app is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline.
Plan spontaneous meetups, discover local events and invite your friends — all in one app. Free and without the chaos.