Visit Southern Iceland
Where to stay in Southern Iceland
Downtown Reykjavik
Home to Iceland's national parliament and vibrant nightlife, Reykjavík City Center boasts landmarks like Tjörnin pond, Hallgrímskirkja, and lively Austurstræti and Bankastræti streets.
Laugardalur
Just east of Reykjavík's city center, Laugardalur offers various recreational facilities, including the main stadium. Known as "hot spring valley," it's perfect for travelers seeking leisure activities.
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
Mostly residential with a touch of commercial activity at Grandi harbor, this district boasts the University of Iceland and the community-centered Vesturbæjarlaug swimming pool.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing.
Fosshotel Reykjavik
I had a great stay at Fosshotel Reykjavík. The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet, and everything felt well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was really good with plenty of options. The location was also very convenient for getting around the city. I would definitely ...
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Center Hotels Plaza
Clean room, awesome location
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
The Reykjavik EDITION
Amazing experience for my birthday, the staff are super accommodating and couldn’t be nicer! Lovely hotel, spa is super nice too! Highly recommend Tides restaurant, the food is so delicious, with unique flavours. The staff at Tides had exceptional service!!
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Black Beach Suites
Clean and nicely designed room. Sound proof b/c we have a very noisy 2 yr old. Parking was right outside and perfect. Kitchen had everything we had to cook. Staff was nice. Only complaint, was that the heated floors in the bathroom and foyer were nice but made the nights pretty uncomfortable in trying ...
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
We absolutely loved our stay. As a family of four with two older children, the location was ideal—within easy walking distance of most major sights, especially Hallgrímskirkja. There were plenty of dining options nearby, and having a Bónus grocery store just steps away was incredibly convenient. ...
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Vík Apartments
Spacious, clean, and had everything we needed for our stay. We especially appreciated the washer and dryer after living out of a carryon for 3 weeks!
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
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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.
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.
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.
