Visit Southern Iceland
Where to stay in Southern Iceland
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
Laugardalur
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.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vesturbær
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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Excellent staff, very kind and supportive! Highly recommended
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Reykjavik EDITION
Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. One comment: It's quite dark in the room, especially with little daylight outside...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Very clean rooms, friendly staff, and amazing breakfast!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Everything is 5 stars
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Vík Apartments
Very spacious, clean , modern home away from home. Best part was washer and dryer.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Black Beach Suites
We loved our stay in our suite. The rooms were wonderful, spacious, the beds were very comfortable and the large bathroom was ideal for our group of 3. The view toward the beach was outstanding and I highly recommend the Black Beach Suites.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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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.
Black Sand Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Black Sand Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Vik I Myrdal. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Gullfoss
Part of a nature reserve, this waterfall crashing into a deep canyon is among the country’s most iconic features.
