Visit Southern Iceland
Where to stay in Southern Iceland
Downtown Reykjavik
Home to Iceland's national parliament and vibrant nightlife, Reykjavík City Center boasts landmarks like Tjörnin pond, Hallgrímskirkja, and lively Austurstræti and Bankastræti streets.
Laugardalur
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.
Háaleiti
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.
Vesturbær
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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Everyone was very helpful and accommodating.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
The Reykjavik EDITION
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
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Great location with easy access to bus stop from airport and downtown. Rooms were great and staff wonderfully helpful. Highly recommended for this price point.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Best place ever, great location , super clean , easy access , add the breakfast will be save you a lot of money because is an extremely expensive country
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
Black Beach Suites
Room was amazing with a spectacular view. Staff was nice and amenable. Very spacious, very cozy, comfortable bed! Provides Netflix and laundry services!
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Vík Apartments
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
Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Start your stay in Reykjavík with a trip to this antique port district, the point of departure for city tours, boat rides and more.
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 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.
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.
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.
- Reykjavik Harbour
- Blue Lagoon
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
- Black Sand Beach
- Laugavegur
- Thingvellir National Park
- Harpa
- Hallgrimskirkja
- Gullfoss
- Skogafoss
- Geysir Hot Springs
- Sky Lagoon
- Reykjavik City Hall
- University of Iceland
- Landmannalaugar
- Seljalandsfoss
- Perlan
- Black Beach
- Hekla Volcano
- Kerid Crater
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Secret Lagoon
- Viking Village
- National Museum of Iceland
- Vestrahorn
- Reynisdrangar
- Parliament House
- Reykjavík Cathedral
- Reykjavik Pond
- Reykjavik University
