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
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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 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
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
Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

4 out of 5
Nautholsvegur 52, Reykjavik
The price is ₩216,119 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
₩216,119
₩249,244 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice hotel with triple room. They were so nice to let us check in early."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik
The price is ₩314,172 per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
₩314,172
₩358,083 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,041 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay. The location alone was game changing but the hotel itself was clean and nice."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4, Reykjavik
The price is ₩256,983 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
₩256,983
₩294,603 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,423 reviews)
"Literally right in the middle of everything so finding anything was so easy and quick"

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Center Hotels Plaza
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Reykjavik Residence Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2, Reykjavik, Capital Region
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,075 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and with a lot of amenities that makes it family friendly."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Reykjavik Residence Hotel
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! (1,250 reviews)
"From the moment His Majesty and I crossed the threshold of this resplendent Icelandic haven, we were enveloped in an atmosphere of understated opulence and Nordic charm. Our three-night sojourn felt less like a hotel stay and more like a curated experience in refined hospitality. The staff, ever ..."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Black Beach Suites
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! (655 reviews)
"Loved this pretty apartment. 2 bedrooms, walkable to everywhere in Vik. Parking directly in front. Walk to dining, Kronan groceries, black sand beach. Apartment had washer and dryer, fully stocked kitchen, fancy coffee maker and very comfortable beds."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Vík Apartments
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Popular places to visit

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

Reykjavik Harbour

4.5/5(1,363 reviews)

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

4.5/5(1,699 reviews)

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
Reykjavik showing street scenes

Laugavegur

4.5/5(978 reviews)

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

4.5/5(967 reviews)

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

5/5(272 reviews)

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

Skogafoss
Thingvellir National Park which includes snow, mountains and general coastal views

Thingvellir National Park

4.5/5(1,617 reviews)

See rifts where the earth’s continents are moving apart, visit a lava-strewn lake and learn about the political beginnings of Iceland.

Thingvellir National Park

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