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Paloma

  • VibeTwo-floor dance club, LGBTQ+-inclusive, packed and loud after midnight
  • MusicNightclub

Paloma sits at Naustin in central Reykjavík and is one of the city's main nightclubs, spanning two floors that draw a young, energetic, and LGBTQ+-inclusive crowd, typically in their twenties and thirties, with a casual-to-dressed-up mix and no strict dress code.

Reykjavik's main club across two floors with rotating DJs. LGBTQ+ inclusive and very popular on weekends. No entry fee before midnight.

Paloma sits at Naustin in central Reykjavík and is one of the city's main nightclubs, spanning two floors that draw a young, energetic, and LGBTQ+-inclusive crowd, typically in their twenties and thirties, with a casual-to-dressed-up mix and no strict dress code. The atmosphere is loud and dance-focused, with rotating resident and guest DJs playing house, pop, and dance-floor hits across both levels, each with its own sound system and energy so that visitors can move between a more mainstream floor and a more electronic-leaning one. The drinks list covers standard cocktails, beer, and spirits at typical Reykjavík club prices, without a house signature drink, since the emphasis is on dancing rather than mixology. The club operates Friday and Saturday nights only, opening at midnight and running until 4:30 AM. There is no entry fee before midnight, though a cover applies later in the night as the crowd builds; there is no reservation or bottle-service system, and the club fills to capacity quickly after 1 AM, with a queue commonly forming outside on both weekend nights.

Practical information for Paloma · Last updated May 2026
Hours Fri–Sat midnight – 4:30 AM
Address Naustin 1-3, 101 Reykjavík

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Location

Naustin 1-3, 101 Reykjavík

Highlights

  • Two dance floors with rotating DJs
  • LGBTQ+-inclusive and welcoming atmosphere
  • No entry fee before midnight
  • One of Reykjavík's most popular weekend clubs

Tips for visiting

  • Arrive before midnight to avoid the cover charge and the later queue
  • The club is open Friday and Saturday only
  • Expect a queue outside after 1 AM once the club nears capacity
  • No reservations or bottle service — entry is managed at the door

Frequently asked questions

Is there a cover charge at Paloma?

Entry is free before midnight, but a cover charge applies later in the night as the club fills up.

Is Paloma LGBTQ+ friendly?

Yes, the club is known for being inclusive and popular with Reykjavík's LGBTQ+ community.

What nights is it open?

Paloma operates Friday and Saturday nights, from midnight to 4:30 AM.