Title: Visit Southern Iceland: Best of Southern Iceland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Southern Iceland](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Iceland-Hotels.d668923434895958016.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Southern Iceland](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Iceland-Vacation-Rentals.d668923434895958016.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Southern Iceland](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Southern-Iceland.d668923434895958016.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Southern Iceland Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Southern-Iceland.d668923434895958016.Car-Rental-Guide)[Southern Iceland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Iceland.d668923434895958016.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Southern Iceland ## Travel Guide ![Reykjavik featuring a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58133-Reykjavik.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Reykjavik showing a monument and a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58137-Reykjavik.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Reykjavik showing modern architecture, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58135-Reykjavik.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Reykjavik showing a sunset and an observatory](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66114-Reykjavik.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by Guðmundur Ingólfsson](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58139-Reykjavik-City-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Guðmundur Ingólfsson](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58139-Reykjavik-City-Museum.jpg) ## Visit Southern Iceland Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Southern Iceland ![Reykjavik featuring a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58133-Reykjavik.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Reykjavik 5/5(30 area reviews) Home to Iceland's national parliament and vibrant nightlife, Reykjavík City Center boasts landmarks like Tjörnin pond, Hallgrímskirkja, and lively Austurstræti and Bankastræti streets. [](https://expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Downtown-Reykjavik.dx553248635976007733) ![Reykjavik which includes fashion and shopping](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128130-Laugavegur.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Laugardalur 4.5/5(5 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Laugardalur.dx6208149) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a2bafae60940aa4f8ae78701847f80ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Háaleiti 4/5(5 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Haaleiti.dx553248635978347934) ![Reykjavik Harbour which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79729-Reykjavik-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vesturbær 4.5/5(48 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Vesturbr.dx553248633981730937) ![Reykjavik which includes fashion and shopping](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128130-Laugavegur.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tún If you're spending some time in Tún, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Tun.dx864986671083708416) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fdbd26f764fb9cda4e1c3f05ec988678.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hlíðar 5/5(17 area reviews) Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan. [](https://expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hliar.dx553248635976384395) - Southern Iceland Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Southern Iceland ![Fosshotel Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9031800/9031743/4c46e13b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fosshotel Reykjavik Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg Reykjavik CA $255 CA $292 total Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) I had a great stay at Fosshotel Reykjavík. The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet, and everything felt well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was really good with plenty of options. The location was also very convenient for getting around the city. I would definitely ... Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=9031743&PinnedHotelID=9031743&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=668923434895958016) ![Center Hotels Plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1379300/1379245/e01fc18c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Center Hotels Plaza Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik CA $229 CA $263 total Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,426 reviews) Clean room, awesome location Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=1379245&PinnedHotelID=1379245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=668923434895958016) ![The Reykjavik EDITION](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71620000/71618300/71618236/00208474_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Reykjavik EDITION AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik CA $442 CA $576 total Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (551 reviews) Amazing experience for my birthday, the staff are super accommodating and couldn’t be nicer! Lovely hotel, spa is super nice too! Highly recommend Tides restaurant, the food is so delicious, with unique flavours. The staff at Tides had exceptional service!! 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(1,278 reviews) Nice place that worked perfectly for the 1 night stay for our family. Modern, clean, bar with food onsite was great for our late arrival. Nice to have the kitchenette and views from the room we chose. Didnt realize it was also a hostel (?) in another area so there were plenty of young people working ... Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Vik-I-Myrdal-Hotels-Black-Beach-Suites.h21959953.Hotel-Information) ![Reykjavik Residence Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4100000/4099900/4099809/658fb6cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Reykjavik Residence Hotel Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,143 reviews) Love the space and location of this place! Great service as well! 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