Southern Iceland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Center Hotels Plaza
Room was spotless and well maintained. Hotel was excellently situated centrally for all restaurants, pubs and shops. Breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
We had a great stay! Our room was spacious and just what we needed as a family of 4 when coming back each evening after travelling Reykjavík and surrounding areas. Staff were always friendly and helpful. We had a really great stay and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Reykjavik EDITION
Great service. The hotel is beautiful, clean, and has a great atmosphere.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Clean and lots of room. Breakfast was great and location good.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Vík Apartments
Absolutely amazing accomodation, equipped with everything you may need, spacious and spotlessly clean. Great communication with the host, great location. Would highly recommend
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Black Beach Suites
Amazing place
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
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.
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.
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.
