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 Reykjavik Pond 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 Hofdi House.
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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Hofdi House and Laugavegur 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.
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Front desk was very helpful, cleaning service was sub par (did not replace coffee mug or glass everyday) breakfast was great every day and very convenient location.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Reykjavik EDITION
Awesome
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
This place was perfect for what we needed! It was close to everything and the restaurant inside was awesome!! When we come back, I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Lovely clean apartments with great amenities and very central.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Black Beach Suites
Lovely studio in a quiet location a short drive to the black beach. A vehicle is a must as shopping in the local town is a few miles away. Watch the ‘Northern Lights’ from the property. Free parking next to the block (two floors, some are single which are closer towards the beach). Would stay there ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Vík Apartments
Comfortable stay, super clean and comfortable. We have stayed here a couple times and it’s consistently very good. Friendly staff, as well.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
