Southern Iceland Travel Guide

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Reykjavik featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Where to stay in Southern Iceland

Reykjavik featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Downtown Reykjavik

5/5(281 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Free Church are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Reykjavik
Reykjavik featuring fashion and shopping

Laugardalur

4/5(29 area reviews)

Laugardalur is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool or Hofdi House.

Laugardalur
Reykjavik Harbour which includes a sunset, a bay or harbour and boating

Vesturbær

4.5/5(100 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Vesturbær. A stop by Reykjavik Harbour or Landakotskirkja might round out your trip.

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Háaleiti

4/5(73 area reviews)

When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Hlíðar

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

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

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Holt

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur.

Holt
Center Hotels Plaza
Center Hotels Plaza
3.5 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4, Reykjavik
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,227 per night from 20 May to 21 May
฿4,227
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,061 reviews)
"The staff was super friendly and kind. They helped me book various tours throughout my stay. The hotel was super clean and it was the best stay I have ever had anywhere! Thanks Center Plaza Hotels for a wonderful experience you are awesome."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Center Hotels Plaza
Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
4 out of 5
Nautholsvegur 52, Reykjavik
The price is ฿5,330 per night from 23 May to 24 May
฿5,330
per night
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Modern and very clean. I never heard the planes or any noise despite being literally next to the airport. Staff was professional, kind and helpful. Great stay! I would recommend but I would have a car as the bus doesn't run often and the walk to downtown can be a little tricky if ..."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
3.5 out of 5
Klettsvegur 1-3, Vik I Myrdal
The price is ฿7,646 per night from 17 May to 18 May
฿7,646
per night
17 May - 18 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (822 reviews)
"Front desk staff was very friendly and attentive yo our needs. In fact, everyone at the hotel was very welcoming. Dinner and breakfast were wonderful and the room was very quiet, comfortable and spacious. Will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
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Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
4 out of 5
Hverfisgata 60, Reykjavik
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,494 reviews)
"It felt like my own little apartment. It was cute and very elegantly decorated. The staff were enormously welcoming and accommodating, even when I arrived at 4:30AM because my flight came early."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Black Beach Suites
Black Beach Suites
3 out of 5
Vik I Myrdal, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (831 reviews)
"Can't argue with the view. Room is very modern and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Black Beach Suites
Vík Apartments
Vík Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Sléttuvegur 4-8, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (331 reviews)
"Beautiful apartment, loved having washer and dryer. Walkable to all Vik attractions."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Vík Apartments
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Popular places to visit

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Reykjavik Harbour

4.5/5(694 reviews)

Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.

Reykjavik Harbour
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Blue Lagoon

4.5/5(540 reviews)

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.

Blue Lagoon
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Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

5/5(10 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hofn. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's glaciers.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
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Thingvellir National Park

4.5/5(624 reviews)

See rifts where the earth’s continents are moving apart, visit a lava-strewn lake and learn about the political beginnings of Iceland.

Thingvellir National Park
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Laugavegur

4.5/5(446 reviews)

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.

Laugavegur
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Gullfoss

5/5(16 reviews)

Part of a nature reserve, this waterfall crashing into a deep canyon is among the country’s most iconic features.

Gullfoss

Cities near Southern Iceland

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Keflavik

Hofn showing general coastal views, mist or fog and mountains

Hofn

Selfoss featuring rapids, a cascade and a gorge or canyon

Selfoss

Thingvellir National Park which includes tranquil scenes

Hveragerdi