Southern Iceland
Travel Guide
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.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
The Reykjavik EDITION
New, clean, stylish. Excellent service
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Center Hotels Plaza
Everything!!! The room was so clean & spacious. The staff was absolutely amazing & so informative. The location was top tier for us.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
Clean and staff super friendly. Rooms spaciousm Only issue was the heating which was a bit fiddly.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Black Beach Suites
Amazing place
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Vík Apartments
We saw the Northern Lights from the back window - amazing! Laundry room downstairs worked out conveniently. Great location walking distance from a grocery store too.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Very good customer service and the room was always kept clean and tidy.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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
- Laugavegur
- Black Sand Beach
- Thingvellir National Park
- Harpa
- Skogafoss
- Landmannalaugar
- Geysir Hot Springs
- University of Iceland
- Hallgrimskirkja
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Sky Lagoon
- Gullfoss
- Seljalandsfoss
- Black Beach
- Perlan
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Kerid Crater
- Viking Village
- Secret Lagoon
- Vestrahorn
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- Skaftafell Camping
- Reynisdrangar
- National Museum of Iceland
- Reykjavík Cathedral
- Dyrhólaey
- Hekla Volcano
- Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
