Southern Iceland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Southern Iceland
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Theatre of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Laugardalsholl, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Laugardalur
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 Laugavegur.
Vesturbær
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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may 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 15 May 2026
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
"The view was beautiful. Hotel location was great."
Reviewed on 17 May 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 17 May 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 17 May 2026
Vík Apartments
"Clean room and had what we needed in the kitchen."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Boli Keflavik
"Our cleaning person was the best part of our stay here Roxanna I believe her name was made our stay wonderful!"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
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 holiday is part of your travel plans, Black Sand Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Vik I Myrdal. While you're here, you can savour 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.
