Vesturbær Travel Guide

Reykjavik

Reykjavik Harbour which includes a sunset, a bay or harbour and boating
Vesturbær
Landakotskirkja which includes a church or cathedral and interior views
Reykjavik Harbour showing a sunset, boating and a bay or harbour
Landakotskirkja showing a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Reykjavik Harbour showing 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
University of Iceland

University of Iceland

4/5(33 reviews)

Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this culturally rich area.

University of Iceland
Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching

Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching

4.5/5(46 reviews)

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.

Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
Landakotskirkja showing a church or cathedral

Landakotskirkja

4.5/5(107 reviews)

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.

Landakotskirkja

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.

Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center

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.

Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Things to do

Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras

฿1,387
per adult
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual

Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual

฿3,593
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

฿1,724
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket

Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket

฿661
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers

Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers

฿4,117
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

฿8,197
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
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Top hotels in Vesturbær

Grandi by Center Hotels

Grandi by Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2, Reykjavik
The price is ฿6,737 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿6,737
฿7,692 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,336 reviews)
"Really nice hotel! Clean and had everything we needed! Extra points because there’s free breakfast and an awesome bakery attached. A little bit out of the way from the Reykjavik city center but we liked that! Everything is easily walkable. Would stay there again!"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Grandi by Center Hotels
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

4 out of 5
Mýrargata 2, Reykjavik
The price is ฿6,925 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿6,925
฿7,901 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Recommended 👍"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Day Dream Vesturgata 17

Day Dream Vesturgata 17

2 out of 5
17 Vesturgata, Reykjavik
The price is ฿2,599 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿2,599
฿6,261 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (113 reviews)
"Close to dining ,shopping ,.. clean comfortable room easy check in and check out small refrigerator, electric kettle,coffee maker that wr didnt use good communication"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Hotel Local 101

Hotel Local 101

3 out of 5
Ranargata 4a, Reykjavik
The price is ฿4,109 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿4,109
฿4,775 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (203 reviews)
"We really enjoyed Local 101. Nice location, clean rooms, competitive price."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel Local 101
Fosshotel Reykjavik

Fosshotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg, Reykjavik
The price is ฿6,251 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿6,251
฿7,154 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Good hotel and great service."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Fosshotel Reykjavik
The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2, Reykjavik
The price is ฿11,043 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿11,043
฿14,347 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (508 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

The Reykjavik EDITION
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Other neighbourhoods around Vesturbær

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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.

Grandar
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 National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Reykjavik
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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.

Norðurmýri
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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
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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
Reykjavik featuring fashion and shopping

Tún

If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.

Tún

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