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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Front desk was very helpful, cleaning service was sub par (did not replace coffee mug or glass everyday) breakfast was great every day and very convenient location.
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
The Reykjavik EDITION
Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. One comment: It's quite dark in the room, especially with little daylight outside...
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Our room was very clean and spacious and the breakfast buffet was very good: nice variety and kept very tidy. The location is excellent.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Everything is 5 stars
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Vík Apartments
Comfortable stay, super clean and comfortable. We have stayed here a couple times and it’s consistently very good. Friendly staff, as well.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025
Black Beach Suites
Great, cozy place. Very comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025
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.
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.
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.
Gullfoss
Part of a nature reserve, this waterfall crashing into a deep canyon is among the country’s most iconic features.
