Southern Iceland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Southern Iceland

Reykjavik featuring 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 featuring 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 which includes a sunset, a bay or harbour and boating

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.

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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 6.988.576 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
6.988.576 ₫
7.929.810 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The front desk was extremely helpful and professional .They were more than helpful with excursions ,reservations and room selection. The 2 restaurants/ bars were clean and the food was really good with great service."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Fosshotel Reykjavik
Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28, Reykjavik
The price is 9.584.124 ₫ per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
9.584.124 ₫
10.808.933 ₫ total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Beds were too soft for our liking and moved around a lot overnight? Understand green policies - but only cleaned room or did anything if you asked. Breakfast was great!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 8.411.557 ₫ per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
8.411.557 ₫
9.507.383 ₫ total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location. Helpful staff."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 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 aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,010 reviews)
"Nice and clean."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,216 reviews)
"We had a pleasant stay at this hotel. Everything was luxurious, enjoyed the suite with a beautiful view of the black sand beach. Would definitely recommend this place to my friends!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Black Beach Suites
Stay Apartments Bolholt

Stay Apartments Bolholt

3 out of 5
Bolholt 6, Reykjavik
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,166 reviews)
"Stay was a good place to stay for a few nights. Kitchen with fridge was handy. Bathroom is too narrow. To get to bathroom requires walking up a couple steps, which could be dangerous when the room is dark."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Stay Apartments Bolholt
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Popular places to visit

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

Reykjavik Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Reykjavik with a trip to Reykjavik Harbour. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

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

Blue Lagoon

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Blue Lagoon, a popular green space in Grindavik. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Blue Lagoon
Reykjavik showing street scenes

Laugavegur

During your trip to Reykjavik, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Laugavegur. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Laugavegur
Harpa featuring a bay or harbour, modern architecture and general coastal views

Harpa

You can enjoy a show at Harpa during your trip to Reykjavik. Visit the shops and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

Harpa
Skogafoss showing a river or creek and a waterfall

Skogafoss

Explore the great outdoors at Skogafoss, a lovely green space in Skogar. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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

Thingvellir National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Thingvellir National Park, a lovely green space in Bláskógabyggd. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Thingvellir National Park

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Keflavik

Hofn showing general coastal views, mist or fog and mountains

Höfn

Selfoss featuring rapids, a cascade and a gorge or canyon

Selfoss

Reykjavik which includes street scenes

Hella