Southern Iceland Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
The Reykjavik EDITION
Excellent and friendly staff. The best service ever!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Center Hotels Plaza
Everything!!! The room was so clean & spacious. The staff was absolutely amazing & so informative. The location was top tier for us.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
Clean and staff super friendly. Rooms spaciousm Only issue was the heating which was a bit fiddly.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Black Beach Suites
Amazing place
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Vík Apartments
We saw the Northern Lights from the back window - amazing! Laundry room downstairs worked out conveniently. Great location walking distance from a grocery store too.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
The apartment was clean and spacious. The staff was so kind and willing to help. The included breakfast basket was nice as well. I would stay here again and recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Iceland.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Laugavegur
During your trip to Reykjavik, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Laugavegur. Discover the charming cafes in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Black Sand Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Black Sand Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Vik I Myrdal. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Harpa
You can enjoy a show at Harpa during your trip to Reykjavik. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
- Reykjavik Harbour
- Laugavegur
- Thingvellir National Park
- Harpa
- Geysir Hot Springs
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Sky Lagoon
- Seljalandsfoss
- Black Beach
- Perlan
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Kerid Crater
- Secret Lagoon
- Vestrahorn
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- Skaftafell Camping
- Reynisdrangar
- National Museum of Iceland
- Fjallsárlón
- Dyrhólaey
- Hekla Volcano
- Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
