Southern Iceland

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

Where to stay in Southern Iceland

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

Downtown Reykjavik

5/5(281 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Reykjavik
Reykjavik featuring shopping and fashion

Laugardalur

4/5(29 area reviews)

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 Laugavegur.

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Háaleiti

4/5(73 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
Reykjavik Harbour showing a bay or harbour, boating and general coastal views

Vesturbær

4.5/5(100 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.

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Hlíðar

4.5/5(164 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.

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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
Fosshotel Reykjavik

Fosshotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg, Reykjavik
The price is €257 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€257
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"A very good place to stay in Reykjavik."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Fosshotel Reykjavik
Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28, Reykjavik
The price is €354 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€354
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Rooms were very spacious, clean and beds very comfortable."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Hótel Kría

Hótel Kría

3 out of 5
Sléttuvegur 12-14, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland
The price is €420 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
€420
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,071 reviews)
"We stayed in the Jnr Suite which was a brilliant large and well appointed room. Location of the hotel is great. This is a very nice hotel and one I would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Hótel Kría
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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 rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,001 reviews)
"Great for a family vacation with a kitchen available. Close to center city, easy access to shopping and restaurants."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

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! (1,213 reviews)
"Room was excellent - would’ve liked some USB ports to recharge devices. Just a thought to improve an already great place."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Black Beach Suites
Stay Apartments Bolholt

Stay Apartments Bolholt

3 out of 5
Bolholt 6, Reykjavik
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,159 reviews)
"I loved the access to attractions in the city. 30 minute walk tops! Would stay here again. They don’t clean your room while you stay unless you pay a fee. I wasn’t aware of that. It would be advantageous for Stay to provide a broom and dustpan for guests who do not want to pay the extra fee. Our ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Stay Apartments Bolholt
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Popular places to visit

Reykjavik Harbour which includes outdoor art, a sunset and general coastal views

Reykjavik Harbour

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

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

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.

Blue Lagoon
Reykjavik showing street scenes

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.

Laugavegur
Harpa showing modern architecture, a bay or harbour and general coastal views

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.

Harpa
Skogafoss featuring a river or creek and a cascade

Skogafoss

Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.

Skogafoss
Thingvellir National Park showing mountains, general coastal views and snow

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.

Thingvellir National Park
Hofn featuring general coastal views, mountains and mist or fog

Höfn

Borgarnes

Borgarnes

Reykjavik

Reykjavik

Dyrholaey showing rugged coastline as well as a large group of people

Vik I Myrdal