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.
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.
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Excellent room based on where you get it. First time was in Junior suite and would rate it the best and second time was in an older section, which was clean but the bathroom was okay.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Very clean room and helpful staff. The breakfast buffet was very good and There is also a very nice lounge on the ground floor if you wanted to relax or work.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
Great hotel. We arrived at 9 am and they were able to check us in at 10, amazing. Super convenient location.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
Vík Apartments
The rooms were very clean, check in was very easy and the location was excellent
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel
Ideally situated in the centre of the city just off the main shopping street. Room was warm and very clean. Coffee pods replaced daily and breakfast basket covered breakfast and snacks. Fresh bread hung on door every morning.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels
The location of the property was excellent for exploring downtown Rekyevik. The apartment was a spacious one bedroom that included a kitchen which was great for cooking breakfast and storing drinks & leftovers. The property is close to 2 bus stop locations that are pick-ups for daily tours and only ...
Reviewed on Mar 8, 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.
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.
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.
- Reykjavik Harbour
- Blue Lagoon
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
- Laugavegur
- Thingvellir National Park
- Black Sand Beach
- Harpa
- Sky Lagoon
- University of Iceland
- Geysir Hot Springs
- Hallgrimskirkja
- Gullfoss
- Seljalandsfoss
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Landmannalaugar
- Skogafoss
- Perlan
- Black Beach
- Kerid Crater
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- National Museum of Iceland
- Secret Lagoon
- Vestrahorn
- Viking Village
- Reynisdrangar
- Skaftafell Camping
- Reykjavik Pond
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- Parliament House
- Dyrhólaey
- Eyjafjallajokull
- Landakotskirkja
