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 Laugavegur or Laugardalsholl.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Laugavegur and Laugardalsholl, 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 Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Center Hotels Plaza
Great value for money for a central location in Reykjavik. Perfert for a short break as a family.
Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Staff was nice, but found our room to be a bit dirty under the couch and on top of the sheets. The floor was cold and there was no slippers provided for the price of the hotel. Breakfast was good, but coffee was ok.
Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026
Hótel Kría
Nice spot. Warm, clean. We loved the Polish bartender who served us drinks at happy hour. And the aurora wake up call was very nice!
Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026
Black Beach Suites
Room was gorgeous with the most spectacular view of Black Sand Beach. The room was modern with a kitchen living area and huge bathroom. Another great spot for viewing the northern lights. Only a quick 5 minute drive to Vik where the restaurants and activity meeting points are.
Reviewed on 20 Feb, 2026
Vík Apartments
The apartment was clean. They provided soaps and coffee to get us started. The temperature was a bit warm in the apartment but good all around.
Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Clean, spacious, easy to check in. Perfect for our stay
Reviewed on 19 Feb, 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.
Skogafoss
Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.
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.
