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

฿8,562
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
whale viewing from boat

Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík

฿2,924
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík
Luggage Storage in Reykjavik

Luggage Storage in Reykjavik

฿252
per adult
Luggage Storage in Reykjavik
Picture 9 for Activity Reykjavík City Card

Reykjavík City Card

฿1,300
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Reykjavík City Card
Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

฿4,510
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 ฿6,788 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿6,788
฿7,756 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (1,662 reviews)
"Overall, it was an okay hotel stay with some positives and some areas that could be improved. The front desk staff weren’t particularly welcoming, which made the initial experience less pleasant. The hot tub and sauna also come with an additional $50 fee, which felt expensive considering the overall ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 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 ฿6,611 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿6,611
฿7,561 total
6 Oct - 7 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"Excelly over all"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Local 101

Hotel Local 101

3 out of 5
Ranargata 4a Reykjavik
The price is ฿4,899 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿4,899
฿5,658 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (311 reviews)
"Loved my room with balcony and an unexpected view of the northern lights, great views and local fauna."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Hotel Local 101
Day Dream Vesturgata 17

Day Dream Vesturgata 17

2 out of 5
17 Vesturgata Reykjavik
The price is ฿2,543 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,543
฿6,212 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (183 reviews)
"Room was clean. Breakfast was better than I expected."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Fosshotel Reykjavik

Fosshotel Reykjavik

4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg Reykjavik
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,903 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿7,903
฿8,994 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 ...
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28 Reykjavik
The price is ฿6,502 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿6,502
฿7,440 total
26 Oct - 27 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! (1,070 reviews)
"Needed an umbrella in the inclement weather but hotel would not supply."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
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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 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 colorful street lined with parked cars and buildings, including a restaurant named "Ban Thai."

Tún

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

A shop window with stuffed penguins and a large snowman figure.

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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