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.
Holt
While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.
Grandi by Center Hotels
Every staff I met was so kind. And there were cats all guests loved. Spacious lobby and clean room, nice bars! I can highly recommend the hotel. (There is no parking garage! You have to park your car on the street)
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
The Reykjavik EDITION
Excellent and friendly staff. The best service ever!
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Center Hotels Plaza
Room is very clean & friendly staff, plus very convenient location. A good memory from Iceland.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 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
We are a Family of 4 that visited from Scotland for 3 nights. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again. Very central. We had a rental car but plenty of parking available nearby, just download parka app to pay for parking.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
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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.
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.
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.
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
- Thingvellir National Park
- Laugavegur
- Harpa
- Skogafoss
- Geysir Hot Springs
- Hallgrimskirkja
- University of Iceland
- Landmannalaugar
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Sky Lagoon
- Gullfoss
- Seljalandsfoss
- Perlan
- Black Beach
- Kerid Crater
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Vestrahorn
- Secret Lagoon
- Viking Village
- Reykjavík Cathedral
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- National Museum of Iceland
- Reynisdrangar
- Skaftafell Camping
- Hekla Volcano
- Parliament House
- Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
- Reykjavik Pond
