Southern Iceland

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

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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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.

Laugardalur
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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 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
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
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
Center Hotels Plaza
Center Hotels Plaza
4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4, Reykjavik
The price is P8,727 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
P8,727
P9,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,271 reviews)
"Great hotel right downtown. Easy walking distance to fantastic spots like the National Museum and the Settlement Museum."

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

Center Hotels Plaza
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
4 out of 5
Sigtun 28, Reykjavik
The price is P7,786 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
P7,786
P8,923 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Center Hotels Laugavegur
Center Hotels Laugavegur
4 out of 5
95-99 Laugavegur, Reykjavik
The price is P8,727 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
P8,727
P9,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)
"Everything was excellent. Bring an adapter if you're from N America."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2024

Center Hotels Laugavegur
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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! (2,648 reviews)
"10 out of 10 - I stayed in the historic Prime Minister’s Residence - wow!"

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024

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! (989 reviews)
"Fantastic stay, Coco from reception made my birthday very special and so did the rest of the staff."

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024

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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! (458 reviews)
"Modern, easy to access and near to facilities"

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2024

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Popular places to visit

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Reykjavik Harbour

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

Reykjavik Harbour
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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