Southern Iceland
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Iceland
Where to stay in Southern Iceland
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
Laugardalur
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.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vesturbær
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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
The entire staff were some of the best. Olga at guest relations was amazing as well as everyone who worked the front desk.Dining room staff also excellent. Hotel was great
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
We are very grateful to the front desk staff. During our two-night stay, they kindly called to notify us when the northern lights were visible. In addition, the breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
Returning customer, I really liked the first experience so I had to come back. Again super clean, staff was awesome and helpful. My only complaint is parking. Other than that it’s a great stay they provided everything I needed towels, soap, shampo, conditioner and offered great recommendations.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Black Beach Suites
Beautiful suite. We really enjoyed how central it was to all the southern sites.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Vík Apartments
Parking on the street is available and free from 9:00pm to 9:00am.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Reykjavík Residence, specifically in the Printing Press building. The room was spacious, beautifully maintained, and incredibly comfortable—everything we needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The room service was just as impressive—prompt, convenient, and ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
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.
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.
University of Iceland
Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
