Vesturbær Travel Guide
Reykjavik
Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
University of Iceland
Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Landakotskirkja
Check out the gleaming gray-stone façade and tall tower of this neo-Gothic cathedral and its interior illuminated by beautifully colored windows and candlelight.
Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
Enjoy an outing to Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching during your stay in Reykjavik. Stroll along the waterfront in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center in Reykjavik. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Reykjavík Maritime Museum during your travels in Reykjavik. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
The room was very spacious and clean. We paid a little extra to get the balcony, spa and breakfast. The staff was amazing from checkin to checkout. Breakfast was bountiful and excellent. The spa had two hot tubs and a sauna plus a relaxing area with heated floors. We went two times during our stay ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
We did not like the first room facing the main road and busy when we asked about a quiet room. It was not a 4 star room , basic old fashioned. Then we upgraded to a delux room and we had a balcony and modern shower facilities and felt we were in a different Hotel, very nice and handy to walk on to ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Local 101
Love the hotel is very convenient to go everywhere. Everything is walking by. The staff was wonderful always fo the best to help me out with anything I needed.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
place is pretty photo accurate and close to a lot of restaurants and bus stops! the tv didn’t work which was a big shame and not a lot of ventilation for the sulfur smell, but overall you get what you pay for. recommended for quick stays but i would not for long term stays
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Breakfast was okay. Dinner was great. The room was very warm. For me that’s perfect. For my husband, not so much. The lobby is gorgeous. And the hot water smells like sulfur.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
It is small and low-frills, but warm, clean, and comfortable. The staff are friendly and helpful. Great for single travelers.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vesturbær
Grandar
Grandar might not have many top sights, but Reykjavik Harbour and Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Theatre of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
Norðurmýri
While Norðurmýri may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja.
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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House 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.
