Southern Iceland

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Reykjavik featuring a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects
Reykjavik featuring a monument and a statue or sculpture
Reykjavik which includes modern architecture, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral
Reykjavik showing an observatory and a sunset
Photo provided by Guðmundur Ingólfsson
Photo provided by Guðmundur Ingólfsson

Where to stay in Southern Iceland

Reykjavik featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Downtown Reykjavik

5/5(281 area reviews)

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

Downtown Reykjavik
Reykjavik featuring fashion and shopping

Laugardalur

4/5(29 area reviews)

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
Reykjavik Harbour which includes a sunset, a bay or harbour and boating

Vesturbær

4.5/5(100 area reviews)

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

4/5(73 area reviews)

When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Háaleiti
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Hlíðar

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

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

Hlíðar
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Holt

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur.

Holt
Center Hotels Laugavegur
Center Hotels Laugavegur
4 out of 5
95-99 Laugavegur, Reykjavik
The price is €134 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
€134
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, breakfast was good and staff is really nice and helpful. Parking is limited but there lots of street parking available."

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2024

Center Hotels Laugavegur
Center Hotels Plaza
Center Hotels Plaza
4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4, Reykjavik
The price is €120 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
€120
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (1,279 reviews)
"I stayed with a friend. The twin beds were comfortable, not too soft. Extremely clean and spacious. We were on the 8th floor and could see sunrise from the window. It would have been nice to have a sitting area instead of desk. Bathroom was typical. They included robes because it was the executive ..."

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2024

Center Hotels Plaza
Grandi by Center Hotels
Grandi by Center Hotels
4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2, Reykjavik
The price is €201 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
€201
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (884 reviews)
"Jordan was amazing! So kind during check out, had treats waiting for me in room and even came to help me with my balcony door. 10/10 would stay again!"

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2024

Grandi by Center Hotels
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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! (2,680 reviews)
"Staff were pleasant and helpful, the room was spacious and the property was right down the block from shops and restaurants"

Reviewed on 25 Nov 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Just perfect!"

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2024

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! (465 reviews)
"5 of us thoroughly enjoyed our stay! It was super cozy!"

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Vík Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Reykjavik Harbour which includes outdoor art, a sunset and general coastal views

Reykjavik Harbour

4.5/5(694 reviews)

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

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

Blue Lagoon

4.5/5(540 reviews)

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
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

5/5(10 reviews)

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
Thingvellir National Park showing mountains, general coastal views and snow

Thingvellir National Park

4.5/5(624 reviews)

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
Reykjavik showing street scenes

Laugavegur

4.5/5(446 reviews)

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 showing a sunset, a church or cathedral and general coastal views

Hallgrimskirkja

4.5/5(514 reviews)

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
Hofn featuring general coastal views, mountains and mist or fog

Hofn

Borgarnes

Borgarnes

Reykjavik

Reykjavik

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

Vik I Myrdal