Vesturbær Travel Guide

Reykjavik

Two boats named 'Christina' and 'Andrea' docked at a marina with a rocky breakwater and a mountainous backdrop.
A church interior with a crucifix, stained glass windows, and a wooden altar.
A church interior with wooden pews, a central altar, and a high vaulted ceiling.
A harbor with boats docked, a restaurant named 'Kopar Restaurant', and a cloudy sky.
A white church with pointed arches and colorful stained glass windows.

Stay near popular Vesturbær attractions

A marina with various boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a cityscape with buildings.

Reykjavik Harbour

9.2/10 (8,713 reviews)
Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
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Things to do

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer

฿6,115
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

฿8,561
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

฿3,414
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
whale viewing from boat

Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

฿2,924
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket

Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket

฿695
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket
Puffin Watching Boat Tour

Puffin Watching Boat Tour

฿1,789
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Puffin Watching Boat Tour
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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 ฿11,281 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿11,281
฿12,737 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,648 reviews)
"The rooms were fantastic and staff was very friendly. The breakfast was delicious but I wish I had pre-purchased the breakfast buffet. It would have been less costly."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Grandi by Center Hotels
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

4 out of 5
Mýrargata 2 Reykjavik
The price is ฿7,309 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿7,309
฿8,328 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"very nice hotel to stay at"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Day Dream Vesturgata 17

Day Dream Vesturgata 17

2 out of 5
17 Vesturgata Reykjavik
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,393 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,393
฿8,274 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is ฿10,847 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿10,847
฿12,254 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,408 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located near the temple district and other sightseeing. Breakfast was great and the staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Center Hotels Plaza
Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28 Reykjavik
The price is ฿10,337 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿10,337
฿11,689 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"Hotel Reykjavík Grand has a lot of potential, but unfortunately the management and housekeeping fell well below expectations. The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable, making the hotel itself a pleasant place to stay. The hotel also offered complimentary continental breakfast and provided ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is ฿4,625 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,625
฿5,348 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja ...
CityHub Reykjavik
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Where to stay in Vesturbær

Find the best Vesturbær areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A town with colorful houses, a church, and a mountain in the background.

Downtown Reykjavik

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

A river flowing through a town with buildings and greenery.

Háaleiti

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

A row of white buildings with dark trim and a balcony.

Hlíðar

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

A street with a pink bicycle, a yellow bench, and various storefronts.

Tún

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

A street with colorful buildings, including a Scandinavian restaurant and a juice bar.

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.

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