Southern Iceland
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Iceland
Where to stay in Southern Iceland
Downtown Reykjavik
Home to Iceland's national parliament and vibrant nightlife, Reykjavík City Center boasts landmarks like Tjörnin pond, Hallgrímskirkja, and lively Austurstræti and Bankastræti streets.
Háaleiti
While there might not be top attractions in Háaleiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.
Laugardalur
Just east of Reykjavík's city center, Laugardalur offers various recreational facilities, including the main stadium. Known as "hot spring valley," it's perfect for travelers seeking leisure activities.
Vesturbær
Mostly residential with a touch of commercial activity at Grandi harbor, this district boasts the University of Iceland and the community-centered Vesturbæjarlaug swimming pool.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Upgraded our room for free when we arrived and was super helpful anytime we needed any accommodation!
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Beautiful rooms. Great experience
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
The absolute perfect place to stay on my first solo trip and first time in Iceland! The location was beyond convenient. The hubs were cozy and modern. USB and USB-C ports on either side of the bed, mood lighting, Bluetooth speakers. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. Staff was quick to answer ...
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Beautiful property and great location. Made our trip so much easier having the space and amenities. Thank you!
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Vík Apartments
Amazing property right across from Black Sand beach and the Vik restaurants. Very clean and well stocked for cooking, etc. Loved it!
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Hotel Boli Keflavik
This was the final stay for my trip to Iceland and it was just what I needed: minutes away from the airport, great bed for a good night’s rest, spacious to rearrange all my luggage comfortably, and tea station available. It had an extremely well equipped kitchen that I didn’t use, but was there if ...
Reviewed on May 8, 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.
Black Sand Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Black Sand Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Vik I Myrdal. While you're here, you can savor 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.
- Reykjavik Harbour
- Blue Lagoon
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
- Laugavegur
- Thingvellir National Park
- Black Sand Beach
- Harpa
- Skogafoss
- Geysir Hot Springs
- Hallgrimskirkja
- Gullfoss
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Black Beach
- Seljalandsfoss
- Kerid Crater
- Perlan
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- National Museum of Iceland
- Reynisdrangar
- Landakotskirkja
