Southern Iceland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Reykjavik showing interior views, a church or cathedral and religious elements
Reykjavik featuring a statue or sculpture and a monument
Reykjavik showing a statue or sculpture, modern architecture and a church or cathedral
Reykjavik featuring an observatory and a sunset
Photo provided by Guðmundur Ingólfsson
Photo provided by Guðmundur Ingólfsson

Where to stay in Southern Iceland

Reykjavik featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Downtown Reykjavik

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Free Church are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Reykjavik
Reykjavik featuring fashion and shopping

Laugardalur

5/5(1 area review)

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 Hofdi House.

Laugardalur
Reykjavik Harbour which includes a sunset, a bay or harbour and boating

Vesturbær

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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.

Vesturbær
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Háaleiti

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Háaleiti
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Hlíðar

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

Hlíðar
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Holt

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur.

Holt
Center Hotels Laugavegur
Center Hotels Laugavegur
4 out of 5
95-99 Laugavegur, Reykjavik
The price is AU$212 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$212
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
Great hotel
"Nice staff, breakfast was great. Right next to. Bus station 9. Breakfast was good. Room was very small, but was warm and clean"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Center Hotels Laugavegur
Center Hotels Plaza
Center Hotels Plaza
4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4, Reykjavik
The price is AU$195 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,277 reviews)
"A nice hotel option"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Center Hotels Plaza
Grandi by Center Hotels
Grandi by Center Hotels
4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2, Reykjavik
The price is AU$326 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$326
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (877 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, staff do friendly and helpful, spa was nice, restaurant and bar were lovely. Easy walk into Reykjavik centre as well And lovely cat Mango sleeping in the chairs!"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Grandi by Center Hotels
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Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2, Reykjavik, Capital Region
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,665 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Would recommend this property and would use this property again when visiting Reykjavík in the future."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Black Beach Suites
Black Beach Suites
3 out of 5
Vik I Myrdal, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,001 reviews)
"This was a beautiful hotel with a view of the ocean. Staff were friendly and the room was clean and beds were very comfortable."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Black Beach Suites
Vík Apartments
Vík Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Sléttuvegur 4-8, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (464 reviews)
"The toaster was broken and it blew all the fuses. The individual chair in our unit had a board of wood to try to have the cushion not sink in. Could have done without those issues."

Reviewed on 13 Nov. 2024

Vík Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Reykjavik Harbour featuring outdoor art, general coastal views and a sunset

Reykjavik Harbour

4.5/5(55 reviews)

Start your stay in Reykjavík with a trip to this antique port district, the point of departure for city tours, boat rides and more.

Reykjavik Harbour
Blue Lagoon which includes a luxury hotel or resort, modern architecture and a hot spring

Blue Lagoon

4.5/5(30 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.

Blue Lagoon
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hofn. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's glaciers.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Thingvellir National Park which includes mountains, general coastal views and snow

Thingvellir National Park

5/5(44 reviews)

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

Thingvellir National Park
Reykjavik featuring street scenes

Laugavegur

4.5/5(30 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.

Laugavegur
Hallgrimskirkja showing general coastal views, a sunset and a church or cathedral

Hallgrimskirkja

4.5/5(34 reviews)

By far Reykjavík’s tallest building, this church offers views of the city’s colourful rooftops and a landmark to help your orient yourself throughout your stay.

Hallgrimskirkja

Cities near Southern Iceland

Hofn showing general coastal views, mist or fog and mountains

Hofn

Selfoss featuring rapids, a gorge or canyon and a cascade

Selfoss

Reykjavik

Reykjavik

Hafnarfjordur

Hafnarfjordur