Visit Southern Iceland
Where to stay in Southern Iceland
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may 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.
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Staff was very helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Reykjavik EDITION
Staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. Spotlessly clean. Messaged ahead to ask our arrival time and and room was ready even though it was ahead of official check in time, which was a lovely touch
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
The Natura was a good hotel, the rooms were comfortable and clean. There was ample parking and it was a short 1 km walk to the cathedral and the downtown. It was also close to roads for travelling in and out of Reykjavik
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
all was great . clean , comfortable beds
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Vík Apartments
Very spacious, clean , modern home away from home. Best part was washer and dryer.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Black Beach Suites
Clean, cosy, warm and spacious. Beautiful views. Helpful staff. Peaceful.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
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.
Skogafoss
Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.
Hallgrimskirkja
By far Reykjavík’s tallest building, this church offers views of the city’s colourful rooftops and a landmark to help your orient yourself throughout your stay.
- Reykjavik Harbour
- Blue Lagoon
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
- Thingvellir National Park
- Hallgrimskirkja
- Black Sand Beach
- Geysir Hot Springs
- Sky Lagoon
- Gullfoss
- Perlan
- Landmannalaugar
- Black Beach
- Hekla Volcano
- Kerid Crater
- National Museum of Iceland
- Viking Village
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Reynisdrangar
- Parliament House
- Reykjavik University
