Southern Iceland

Travel Guide

Reykjavik which includes religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral
Reykjavik featuring a monument and a statue or sculpture
Reykjavik featuring a statue or sculpture, modern architecture and a church or cathedral
Reykjavik which includes an observatory and a sunset
Photo provided by Guðmundur Ingólfsson
Photo provided by Guðmundur Ingólfsson

Where to stay in Southern Iceland

Reykjavik which includes religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

Downtown Reykjavik

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Reykjavik
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Háaleiti

While there might not be top attractions in Háaleiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.

Háaleiti
Reykjavik showing shopping and fashion

Laugardalur

Laugardalur is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool or Laugavegur.

Laugardalur
Reykjavik Harbour which includes a bay or harbor, a sunset and general coastal views

Vesturbær

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Vesturbær. A stop by Reykjavik Harbour or Landakotskirkja might round out your trip.

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Hlíðar

4/5(3 area reviews)

Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

Hlíðar
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Holt

While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.

Holt
Fosshotel Reykjavik

Fosshotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg, Reykjavik
The price is P14,910 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P14,910
P16,918 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was perfect! The hotel is ideally located—close to the main shopping streets, very walkable, and yet pleasantly quiet. It’s probably the tallest building in Reykjavík aside from Hallgrímskirkja, and from our room, we had stunning views of the city’s main attractions, including Hallgrímskirkja ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Fosshotel Reykjavik
Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28, Reykjavik
The price is P20,667 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P20,667
P23,308 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Beds were too soft for our liking and moved around a lot overnight? Understand green policies - but only cleaned room or did anything if you asked. Breakfast was great!"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik
The price is P18,138 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
P18,138
P20,501 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"街中にあり周辺へのアクセスが良い。 すぐ近くにスーパーマーケットもあり。 部屋も綺麗で良かったです。"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
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Reykjavik Residence Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2, Reykjavik, Capital Region
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,010 reviews)
"Nice and clean."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Black Beach Suites

Black Beach Suites

3 out of 5
Vik I Myrdal, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,215 reviews)
"We had a pleasant stay at this hotel. Everything was luxurious, enjoyed the suite with a beautiful view of the black sand beach. Would definitely recommend this place to my friends!"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Black Beach Suites
Stay Apartments Bolholt

Stay Apartments Bolholt

3 out of 5
Bolholt 6, Reykjavik
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,164 reviews)
"I could easily check in"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Stay Apartments Bolholt
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reykjavik Harbour featuring outdoor art, a sunset and general coastal views

Reykjavik Harbour

Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.

Reykjavik Harbour
Blue Lagoon which includes modern architecture, a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort

Blue Lagoon

Soak away your aches, get a massage treatment and swim in the milky blue waters of this mineral-rich geothermal pool sculpted by lava in Grindavik.

Blue Lagoon
Reykjavik which includes street scenes

Laugavegur

Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.

Laugavegur
Harpa which includes modern architecture, a sunset and a bay or harbor

Harpa

The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.

Harpa
Skogafoss showing a cascade and a river or creek

Skogafoss

Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.

Skogafoss
Thingvellir National Park featuring general coastal views, mountains and snow

Thingvellir National Park

See rifts where the earth’s continents are moving apart, visit a lava-strewn lake and learn about the political beginnings of Iceland.

Thingvellir National Park
Jokulsarlon Lagoon showing snow as well as a small group of people

Fagurholsmyri

Photo by James Long

Vogar

Dyrholaey showing rocky coastline as well as a large group of people

Vik I Myrdal

Photo by Jules

Bjarnanes