Southern Iceland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Reynisfjara black sand beach in Iceland. Reynisfyal Mountains
The black sand beach of Reynisfjara and the mount Reynisfjall from the Dyrholaey promontory in the southern coast of Iceland.
Vik i Myrdal Church Iceland
Southern Iceland
Southern Iceland

Where to stay in Southern Iceland

Rainbow painted street in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland

Downtown Reykjavik

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

Downtown Reykjavik
Reykjavik's oldest hydro power plant by Ellidaa river

Háaleiti

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

Háaleiti
Beautiful night dusk view of Reykjavik, Iceland, aerial view with Hallgrimskirkja lutheran church, with scenery beyond the city, Esja mountain and Faxafloi bay

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.

Laugardalur
Vesturbær

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.

Vesturbær
Tún

Tún

If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.

Tún
Holt

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
Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28 Reykjavik
The price is 5.442.465 ₫ per night from 26 May to 27 May
5.442.465 ₫
6.212.933 ₫ total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Good staff. Clean. Comfortable beds.

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

3.5 out of 5
Klettsvegur 1-3 Vik I Myrdal
The price is 6.528.958 ₫ per night from 8 May to 9 May
6.528.958 ₫
7.419.333 ₫ total
8 May - 9 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,171 reviews)
Este hotel es un top. De mi habitación podía ver la Playa Negra con sus magestuosas rocas. El servicio excelente. Cuando aparecieron las Auroras Boreales nos llamaron a la habitación y las pudimos disfrutar. Altamente recomendado este hotel. Es hermoso

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is 2.095.738 ₫ per night from 3 May to 4 May
2.095.738 ₫
2.497.662 ₫ total
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (442 reviews)
I usually don't go for Hostels but this one was exceptionally good! The pods were small but just right for sleeping with good storage for a small space. I liked how the rooms were private and you could control the AC/lighting. The bathrooms were clean and safe (private stalls for both shower and ...

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,251 reviews)
Servicio 5 estrellas, muy amables los empleados, todo limpio, tranquilidad . Hermoso

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Vík Apartments

Vík Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Sléttuvegur 4-8 Vik I Myrdal South Iceland
Stay at this aparthotel in Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (720 reviews)
The location was wonderful across the street from restaurants and a grocery store. The apartment was clean and spacious for our family of 5. Very modern and functional. The concierge at the hotel had to explain to me how to use the lock and he was very nice.

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Vík Apartments
Black Beach Suites

Black Beach Suites

3 out of 5
Vik I Myrdal Vik I Myrdal South Iceland
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,332 reviews)
Beautiful view over the beach area. The commute to Vik was only a few minutes by car.

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Black Beach Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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