Southern Iceland

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Southern Iceland

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

Downtown Reykjavik

5/5(281 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Reykjavik
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Háaleiti

4/5(73 area reviews)

When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Háaleiti
Reykjavik which includes fashion and shopping

Laugardalur

4/5(29 area reviews)

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.

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

Vesturbær

4.5/5(100 area reviews)

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.

Vesturbær
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Hlíðar

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

Hlíðar
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Holt

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur.

Holt
Fosshotel Reykjavik

Fosshotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg, Reykjavik
The price is RM887 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
RM887
RM1,013 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean rooms, quiet and safe area. Walking distance to shopping. Had a wonderful time!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Fosshotel Reykjavik
Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4, Reykjavik
The price is RM732 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM732
RM841 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,421 reviews)
"The location is perfect for exploring Reykjavik with everything being in walking distance. The staff were excellent and the room had everything we needed."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Center Hotels Plaza
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik
The price is RM968 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
RM968
RM1,102 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (1,034 reviews)
"The King suite was a fantastic experience"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
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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! (3,064 reviews)
"Hotel do not have parking"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 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! (1,249 reviews)
"Very spacious and clean space. It’s a dual property but very nice building for the hotel. Good views. Small coffee shop at adjacent hostel property."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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! (652 reviews)
"Really nice place, super convenient supermarket was just across the street. I stayed in a two bedrooms apartment. Plenty of space for 4 people. However, there’s on hotel staff on site. We had to work everything out ourselves but there were clear instructions."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Vík Apartments
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Popular places to visit

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

Reykjavik Harbour

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

Reykjavik Harbour
Blue Lagoon which includes a luxury hotel or resort, modern architecture and a hot spring

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
Reykjavik featuring 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 which includes modern architecture, general coastal views and a bay or harbor

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 showing a river or creek and a waterfall

Skogafoss

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

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
Thingvellir National Park which includes tranquil scenes

Hveragerdi

Dyrholaey featuring rocky coastline as well as a large group of people

Vik I Myrdal

Photo by Megan McKinley

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