Southern Iceland

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

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

Downtown Reykjavik

5/5(281 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

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.

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

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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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.

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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
Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
4 out of 5
Nautholsvegur 52, Reykjavik
The price is €190 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
€190
per night
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The suites are quite nice. The hotel is a bit understaffed as they rarely answer the phone, but nice staff when you were physically standing in front of them at the front desk. Food at the hotel itself was mediocre. Location was the main detractor. Too far out of town and taxis take awhile to ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024

Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik
The price is €235 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
€235
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"The home away from home was a weloming atmosphere and very relaxing, Very accommodating staff with helpful information."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
4 out of 5
Sigtun 28, Reykjavik
The price is €210 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
€210
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Property was nice, staff were few but friendly. There was loud banging for hours every morning. We were on the 5th floor."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
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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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (933 reviews)
"Solid place for a decent price. 20ish minute walk to downtown. Good area and right next to bus stop."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024

Stay Apartments Bolholt
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
4 out of 5
Hverfisgata 60, Reykjavik
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 helpful staff and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,530 reviews)
"We loved our stay here! The management was very easy to reach and they took care of us very well. They even surprised us with a bottle of wine and a personalised note when we checked into our room, as we were there to celebrate our anniversary and son's milestone birthday. It was very easy to walk ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 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! (871 reviews)
Room with a view
"This place is amazing. We had a beautiful view from the balcony and the room was modern, clean and comfortable. We only stayed one night but would have loved to have stayed longer."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024

Black Beach Suites
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Popular places to visit

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Reykjavik Harbour

4.5/5(694 reviews)

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

Reykjavik Harbour
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Blue Lagoon

4.5/5(540 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
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Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

5/5(10 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
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Skogafoss

5/5(35 reviews)

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

Skogafoss
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Laugavegur

4.5/5(446 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
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Thingvellir National Park

4.5/5(624 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
Hofn featuring general coastal views, mountains and mist or fog

Hofn

Borgarnes

Borgarnes

Reykjavik

Reykjavik

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

Vik I Myrdal