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 Theatre of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Holt
While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Renovated room was nice, very minimalist. There seems to be confusion on what a family room is vs a junior suite. Dinner in the restaurant was great. Server was very attentive.
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
everything was absolutely spot on!!
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
Excellent ⭐︎
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Black Beach Suites
Exactly as described. Easy to find and park. Beautiful clean rooms. Overall great!
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Vík Apartments
Property was good size and clean but was not as luxurious as shown in the pictures. Property had no view at all as it overlooked the main road and the supermarket car park on the other side of the road. Was very expensive for what it was but was fine for an overnight stay. However I would look for ...
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
The hotel was spacious, clean, and comfortable! Our son was impressed by how much space we had. He said it felt like a luxury hotel! lol Another highlight was having breakfast placed inside the refrigerator every afternoon which was both a time and money saver! The fresh bread that was hung on our ...
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
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.
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.
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.
Skogafoss
Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.
