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 Theatre of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Laugardalsholl, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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
"Really enjoyed my whole stay in Iceland, hotel great location staff were wonderful ."
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
"The view was beautiful. Hotel location was great."
Reviewed on 17 May, 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
"Super comfortable. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 22 May, 2026
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
"The location was great and central to food and shopping within walking distance. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Only thing to mind is parking is a little hard if you have a rental car."
Reviewed on 22 May, 2026
Vík Apartments
"The apartment is good size, convenient, supermarket and restaurants are across the street. It will be even better to make known that the apartment is located level2 as we have big luggages."
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
Hotel Boli Keflavik
"Love this hotel. The only thing was it was such warm weather that the rooms got pretty hot. We loved this hotel overall."
Reviewed on 22 May, 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.
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.
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.
Skogafoss
Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.
