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

฿6,118
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

฿8,566
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
whale viewing from boat

Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

฿2,925
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík
Picture 9 for Activity Reykjavík City Card

Reykjavík City Card

฿1,300
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Reykjavík City Card
Reykjavik: Saga Museum Entry Ticket

Reykjavik: Saga Museum Entry Ticket

฿1,071
per adult
Reykjavik: Saga Museum Entry Ticket
Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

฿4,512
per adult
Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual
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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 ฿9,031 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿9,031
฿10,243 total
29 Sept - 30 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 ...
Grandi by Center Hotels
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

4 out of 5
Mýrargata 2 Reykjavik
The price is ฿8,282 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿8,282
฿9,412 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Local 101

Hotel Local 101

3 out of 5
Ranargata 4a Reykjavik
The price is ฿6,195 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿6,195
฿7,096 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (294 reviews)
"Great location, very close to Reykjavik. The room was very compact."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hotel Local 101
Day Dream Vesturgata 17

Day Dream Vesturgata 17

2 out of 5
17 Vesturgata Reykjavik
The price is ฿3,642 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,642
฿7,463 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (179 reviews)
"The apartment was spacious and clean. Breakfast was delivered each morning (croissant, large roll, apple, cheese, juice box, jam and butter). Nothing fancy. The only negative was parking. The property should explain the parking situation more clearly including parking on the street in front of the ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28 Reykjavik
The price is ฿8,133 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿8,133
฿9,246 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,038 reviews)
"The staff was great! Everyone from the front desk to the bar and the restaurant were fantastic! We had a great stay! Would definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Fosshotel Reykjavik

Fosshotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg Reykjavik
The price is ฿11,214 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿11,214
฿12,666 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Staff was helpful & friendly. Ivris from housekeeping was helpful & polite giving us fresh towels since we opted for the green initiative (less cleaning). Diego & Carolina at reception were helpful with the HX mixup with our reservation so we did not end up homeless in Reykjavik. We love that bus ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Fosshotel 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 National Gallery of Iceland 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 Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A sculpture of abstract tree-like forms with a sunset in the background.

Laugardalur

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 Laugavegur.

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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