Southern Iceland

Travel Guide

Reykjavik which includes religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral
Reykjavik featuring a monument and a statue or sculpture
Reykjavik featuring a statue or sculpture, modern architecture and a church or cathedral
Reykjavik which includes an observatory and a sunset
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Where to stay in Southern Iceland

Reykjavik which includes interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Downtown Reykjavik

4/5(1 area review)

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

Downtown Reykjavik
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Háaleiti

While there might not be top attractions in Háaleiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.

Háaleiti
Reykjavik showing fashion and shopping

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.

Laugardalur
Reykjavik Harbour showing general coastal views, a sunset and a bay or harbor

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.

Vesturbær
Black sand beach in Iceland

Hlíðar

4/5(3 area reviews)

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

Hlíðar
Reykjavik showing fashion and shopping

Tún

If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.

Tún
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Fosshotel Reykjavik
4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg, Reykjavik
The price is P17,620 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
P17,620
P19,928 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Two night stsy
"Very nice, large hotel. Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfast buffet. Our room needed blackout shades or curtains since it was mid-summer. The toilet ran after flushing at times."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Fosshotel Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik
3 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata, Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,662 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P6,662
P7,766 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews)
"Our stay was great! We were initially assigned a wrong room and the staff member was very quick and apologetic for the mistake!! Room was clean, bathrooms were clean! The lighting was fun and having the ports bedside are great for charging, would stay again!!"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

CityHub Reykjavik
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik
The price is P24,218 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P24,218
P27,252 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Great location in the heart of Reykjavik. Clean rooms. Housekeeping took all our towels one day and forgot to replace them. Breakfast buffet was pricey, so ate at local breakfast restaurants. However, would stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
4 out of 5
Vatnsstígur 2, Reykjavik, Capital Region
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,950 reviews)
"Great location, walking distance to bars and restaurants. The rooms are clean and well maintained. Finding parking can be challenging, especially on weekends."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Stay Apartments Bolholt
Stay Apartments Bolholt
3 out of 5
Bolholt 6, Reykjavik
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,123 reviews)
"Ample parking . Property is okay ."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Stay Apartments Bolholt
Vík Apartments
Vík Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Sléttuvegur 4-8, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (568 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Vík Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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