Southern Iceland
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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.
Háaleiti
While there might not be top attractions in Háaleiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Laugardalsholl.
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.
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, Laugavegur and Hofdi House 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.
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
"Room and hotel was very clean. Staff was extremely helpful. Breakfast was excellent. Only negative was construction next door but you cant stop progress. I highly recommend thisbhotel"
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
"The view was beautiful. Hotel location was great."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
"Been to different hostels around the world. This is definitely the best. Cleanest restroom I’ve seen and the best sleep I’ve had. Walking distance to everything around the city"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
"There were dishes left in the dishwasher that were not clean. Explaining all the different properties and the fact that you have to park to get a room key would be something the listing should say. Parking was a big issue as there were no open spots many blocks from the property. The room was nice ..."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Vík Apartments
"We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment. Having a kitchen and washer dryer was great. But the heating system was broken. We couldn’t get the thermostat to work. Even off, the room was at 75 degrees plus. We had to open all the windows to cool off the room to sleep. Written instructions on how to use the ..."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Hotel Boli Keflavik
"Close to airport. Shared kitchen and lounge area nice. Basic room with comfy bed. My room had a terrible smell - like cat pee. I kept waking up because of it. The room was warm and the window barely opens and does so into a hallway. No outside air. It could be loud so bring earplugs. Good options ..."
Reviewed on May 19, 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.
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.
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.
Skogafoss
Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.
- Reykjavik Harbour
- Blue Lagoon
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
- Laugavegur
- Black Sand Beach
- Harpa
- Skogafoss
- Thingvellir National Park
- Landmannalaugar
- Geysir Hot Springs
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Sky Lagoon
- Hallgrimskirkja
- Gullfoss
- University of Iceland
- Black Beach
- Seljalandsfoss
- Perlan
- Kerid Crater
- Secret Lagoon
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Vestrahorn
- National Museum of Iceland
- Viking Village
- Landakotskirkja
- Skaftafell Camping
- Reynisdrangar
- Reykjavík Cathedral
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- Hekla Volcano
- Parliament House
- Kerlingarfjoll Mountain Range
