Post offices are open on weekdays 8.30-16.30 although some are open until 18.00. The post office in the Kringlan shopping mall is also open on Saturdays from 10.00-16.00. The News in English is broadcast on FM 106.8 by the BBC World Service at 7.00, 8.00, 9.00, 13.00 and 18.00. A selection of art galleries, theatres, cinemas and museums offer a varied program of entertainment. There is a considerable number of pubs and caf s.
Restaurants are often rather expensive but take-away is available for a good price.
Service charges are always included in the price. On the University campus there is a Sport Centre with free access for students. In Reykjav k public swimming pools are outside and use water from natural hot springs. Many swimming facilities have saunas. The one closest to the University is Vesturb jarlaug at Hofsvallagata.