Southern Iceland

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Southern Iceland

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

Downtown Reykjavik

5/5(183 area reviews)

Home to Iceland's national parliament and vibrant nightlife, Reykjavík City Center boasts landmarks like Tjörnin pond, Hallgrímskirkja, and lively Austurstræti and Bankastræti streets.

Downtown Reykjavik
Reykjavik showing fashion and shopping

Laugardalur

4/5(34 area reviews)

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.

Laugardalur
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Háaleiti

4/5(61 area reviews)

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 Harbour showing general coastal views, a sunset and a bay or harbor

Vesturbær

4.5/5(232 area reviews)

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.

Vesturbær
Black sand beach in Iceland

Hlíðar

4.5/5(123 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
I was really surprised at how much graffiti there is in Reykjavik. Some of it is really artful, some not so much. This is just off Laugavegur, the main street through the downtown party district.

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 ₩365,995 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
₩365,995
₩415,288 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! (1,007 reviews)
Nice stay in a great location
"Hotel was clean and comfortable. Plenty of parking near by which was good for the car rental. Breakfast was pretty good too. Very short walk to the city center. Overall a great stay"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Fosshotel Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

3 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata, Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg
The price is ₩199,644 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
₩199,644
₩230,712 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja ...
9/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews)
"Loved everything about this place. Went on excursions all day and came back to a small, cozy, quiet nook in the middle of the city. The staff was fantastic and the amenities were comforting and generous. Would absolutely stay here for my next trip and have recommended this place to several people ..."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

CityHub Reykjavik
Hótel Kría

Hótel Kría

3 out of 5
Sléttuvegur 12-14, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland
The price is ₩574,694 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
₩574,694
₩647,017 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,058 reviews)
"My friends and I didn't like the supper menu. We had to go out for Pizza. The room was nice but not much room for clothing. Had to live out of the suitcase."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Hótel Kría
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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! (2,985 reviews)
"We loved our stay at this hotel. Staff was really responsive and catered to all our needs. Family suite was spacious, clean and had all required amenities."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Vík Apartments

Vík Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Sléttuvegur 4-8, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (595 reviews)
"It was an amazing stay and a beautiful area… very homely feel and felt amazing"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Vík Apartments
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! (1,199 reviews)
"Really great property and accommodations. Close to the a black sand beach and around the corner from Vik. everything was perfect for a great family trip. The suite room was spacious enough for me and my wife and two adult sons."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Black Beach Suites
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Popular places to visit

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

Reykjavik Harbour

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

Reykjavik Harbour
Blue Lagoon showing 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
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Explore the great outdoors at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hofn. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's glaciers.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Reykjavik showing 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 featuring a sunset, general coastal views and modern architecture

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 which includes a river or creek and a cascade

Skogafoss

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

Skogafoss

Cities near Southern Iceland

Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannaeyjar

Hofn featuring mountains, general coastal views and mist or fog

Höfn

Selfoss featuring a cascade, rapids and a gorge or canyon

Selfoss

Borgarnes

Borgarnes