Title: Visit Southern Iceland: Best of Southern Iceland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# 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 $205

CA $236 total

Dec 10 - Dec 11

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! (1,023 reviews)

Front desk was very helpful, cleaning service was sub par (did not replace coffee mug or glass everyday) breakfast was great every day and very convenient location.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

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The Reykjavik EDITION

AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik 

CA $438

CA $570 total

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 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! (544 reviews)

Quiet Luxury… unforgettable style! Delicious food in restaurant. Crystal clean. Staff is nice, fast and always ready to help. I’ll definitely come back in summer and bring my friends and coworkers.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

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Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Laugavegur 66-68 Reykjavik 

CA $240

CA $275 total

Dec 9 - Dec 10

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,118 reviews)

Nice room. Good staff.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

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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! (3,131 reviews)

Everything about our stay was extremely pleasant from the room amenities to the staff. Perfect location convenient for walking really anywhere in town within ten minutes. The room was also very quiet. Highly recommend this hotel.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

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Black Beach Suites

Vik I Myrdal Vik I Myrdal South Iceland

Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,276 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

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Vík Apartments

Sléttuvegur 4-8 Vik I Myrdal South Iceland

Stay at this aparthotel in Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (675 reviews)

The place was clean and tastefully decorated with thoughtful amenities. We wish we would have booked a longer stay. We were only there overnight and the weather in Vík was horrendous but this apartment made us feel safe and cozy. The only drawback is the weather shakes the windows and is REALLY loud ...

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![Reykjavik Harbour showing general coastal views, outdoor art and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79727-Reykjavik-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Reykjavik Harbour

4.5/5(329 reviews)

Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.

[](https://expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Harbour-Vesturbr.d6062509.Vacation-Attraction)

![Blue Lagoon showing a hot spring, a luxury hotel or resort and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128090-Blue-Lagoon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Blue Lagoon

4.5/5(393 reviews)

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.

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#### Black Sand Beach

5/5(62 reviews)

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. 

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#### Laugavegur

4.5/5(256 reviews)

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.

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![Thingvellir National Park showing snow, general coastal views and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128006-Hveragerdi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Thingvellir National Park

4.5/5(384 reviews)

See rifts where the earth’s continents are moving apart, visit a lava-strewn lake and learn about the political beginnings of Iceland.

[](https://expedia.ca/Thingvellir-National-Park-Blaskogabyggd.d6062477.Vacation-Attraction)

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#### Harpa

4.5/5(248 reviews)

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.

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## Cities near Southern Iceland

![Vestmannaeyjar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c9f1a2e0a93b85ab69f03c8883fc10aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Vestmannaeyjar

![Photo by Audrey Stocker](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9306882f9a3b6a468f34bc6f57193976.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Keflavik

![Jokulsarlon Lagoon which includes snow as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127982-Fagurholsmyri.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Fagurholsmyri

![Hofn which includes mountains, mist or fog and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127905-Eastern-Iceland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Höfn

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