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.
Holt
While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Very nice experience! Staff is very welcoming and professional. Room feels modern and cozy, has nice views and amenities. Location is right outside downtown easy to get onto freeway. Plenty of parking on hotel. Breakfast is also amazing, you get a variety of delicious options!
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Este hotel es un top. De mi habitación podía ver la Playa Negra con sus magestuosas rocas. El servicio excelente. Cuando aparecieron las Auroras Boreales nos llamaron a la habitación y las pudimos disfrutar. Altamente recomendado este hotel. Es hermoso
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
Location is perfect, the CityHosts are really helpful. Overall perfect place to stay
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Servicio 5 estrellas, muy amables los empleados, todo limpio, tranquilidad . Hermoso
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Vík Apartments
The location was wonderful across the street from restaurants and a grocery store. The apartment was clean and spacious for our family of 5. Very modern and functional. The concierge at the hotel had to explain to me how to use the lock and he was very nice.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Black Beach Suites
Beautiful view over the beach area. The commute to Vik was only a few minutes by car.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 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
- Geysir Hot Springs
- Skogafoss
- Hallgrimskirkja
- Gullfoss
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Seljalandsfoss
- Black Beach
- Kerid Crater
- Perlan
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- National Museum of Iceland
- Reynisdrangar
