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 top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable 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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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 acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Small Group Northern Lights Tour
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
The staff were friendly, went out there way to make sure we had everything we needed for our stay, topped up milk and coffee in the room, breakfast was excellent great choice of hot and cold
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
The room was clean and as expected, the location was close to everywhere we needed to go.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Room was clean and well supplied, staff-free facility, security, lighting seemed adequate, good location for me.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Local 101
rooms recently renovated, confortable. the only remark I have is that the sink located in the room is very small and each time we splash water all around.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Center Hotels Plaza
Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast to start the day. Good location however if you are a light sleeper the noise in the plaza might be a factor.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Lovely modern hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms a good size with lots of storage and very clean. Breakfast was excellent with so much choice. The only downside for us was the distance to the centre of Reykjavík, but not a major problem at all.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vesturbær
Grandar
Grandar might not have many top sights, but Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery 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 Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour.
Holt
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour.
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 Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour.
