Southern Iceland

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Reykjavik which includes interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral
Reykjavik which includes a statue or sculpture and a monument
Reykjavik featuring a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and modern architecture
Reykjavik featuring an observatory and a sunset
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Where to stay in Southern Iceland

Reykjavik which includes interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Downtown Reykjavik

5/5(183 area reviews)

Home to Iceland's national parliament and vibrant nightlife, Reykjavík City Center boasts landmarks like Tjörnin pond, Hallgrímskirkja, and lively Austurstræti and Bankastræti streets.

Downtown Reykjavik
Reykjavik showing fashion and shopping

Laugardalur

4/5(34 area reviews)

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.

Laugardalur
Assa getting in shape 👍🏻😍😍 I am super happy how well she is doing, I think she will be released very very soon 😊👍🏻

Háaleiti

4/5(61 area reviews)

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.

Háaleiti
Reykjavik Harbour showing general coastal views, a sunset and a bay or harbor

Vesturbær

4.5/5(232 area reviews)

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.

Vesturbær
Black sand beach in Iceland

Hlíðar

4.5/5(123 area reviews)

Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

Hlíðar
I was really surprised at how much graffiti there is in Reykjavik.  Some of it is really artful, some not so much.  This is just off Laugavegur, the main street through the downtown party district.

Holt

While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.

Holt

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