Southern Iceland
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Iceland
Where to stay in Southern Iceland
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
Háaleiti
While there might not be top attractions in Háaleiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Laugardalsholl.
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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
"There was no conditioner in the room. Except that every thing was perfect."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
"The front desk staff were very friendly. Rooms were clean and comfortable. One of our rooms smelled like sewer gas when we arrived but running water into the bathroom drains helped solve that problem. Complimentary breakfast had so may options. The best of our stay so far."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
"Clean and quiet rooms. The hubs are small but has some organization like shelves, hooks and area for your bag. This place has shared bathrooms, toilets and nicely designed common area."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
"The apartment was very nicely decorated and well-equipped. Reception was responsive to our needs. Very well-located! Great place to stay!"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Vík Apartments
"Nice and spacious"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Hotel Boli Keflavik
"The place was very nice and clean"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
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Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
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.
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.
Black Sand Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Black Sand Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Vik I Myrdal. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Geysir Hot Springs
Traverse this dramatic field of more than a dozen geysers and simmering mud pits resembling the end of the world.
