Southern Iceland

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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
Photo provided by Guðmundur Ingólfsson
Photo provided by Guðmundur Ingólfsson

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 Pond are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Reykjavik
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 Laugardalsholl or Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.

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
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Háaleiti

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

Háaleiti
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
I was really surprised at how much graffiti there is in Reykjavik. Some of it is really artful, some not so much. This is just off Laugavegur, the main street through the downtown party district.

Holt

While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.

Holt
Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
4 out of 5
Nautholsvegur 52, Reykjavik
The price is P7,006 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
P7,006
P8,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jan 12, 2025

Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hótel Kría
Hótel Kría
3 out of 5
Sléttuvegur 12-14, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland
The price is P11,302 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
P11,302
P12,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Accommodating staff. Comfortable stay."

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2025

Hótel Kría
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
4 out of 5
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik
The price is P9,013 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
P9,013
P10,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
"The rooms were small (think cruise ship cabin) but manageable. Theres no place to store anything (no closet, no dresser), so we worked out of our suitcases. Which were only 2 carry-ons, if you have more than that you might be in trouble. Overall, for our short stay, the rooms worked well enough."

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2025

Alda Hotel Reykjavik
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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 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,738 reviews)
"Fantastic! A wonderful apartment, immaculate, clean with beautiful features and high ceilings. Plenty of storage space. The kitchenette was perfect and well stocked. The reception team were very helpful from before we arrived until we left. Highly recommend, we hope to return soon!"

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025

Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Black Beach Suites
Black Beach Suites
3 out of 5
Vik I Myrdal, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Vik I Myrdal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,028 reviews)
"Good property"

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025

Black Beach Suites
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! (480 reviews)
"Lovely apartments - spacious, clean, comfortable"

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2025

Vík Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Reykjavik Harbour featuring outdoor art, a sunset and general coastal views

Reykjavik Harbour

Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.

Reykjavik Harbour
Blue Lagoon which includes modern architecture, a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort

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.

Blue Lagoon
Thingvellir National Park featuring general coastal views, mountains and snow

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.

Thingvellir National Park
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Explore the great outdoors at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hofn. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's glaciers.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Reykjavik which includes street scenes

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.

Laugavegur
Hallgrimskirkja featuring a church or cathedral, general coastal views and a sunset

Hallgrimskirkja

With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.

Hallgrimskirkja
Jokulsarlon Lagoon showing snow as well as a small group of people

Fagurholsmyri

Photo by James Long

Vogar

Dyrholaey showing rocky coastline as well as a large group of people

Vik I Myrdal

Photo by Jules

Bjarnanes