Western Iceland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The arrowhead mountain of Game of Thrones- Kirkjufell!! #Iceland #waterfall #landscape #mountain #nature #water
This was my first evening ever witnessing the northern lights! After a week long trip exploring the beauties of Iceland, the clouds finally cleared up on our last night, revealing the Lady in Green. #adventure
Beautiful. Just on the side of the road... They did some trails so you can walk about. Nice little place to relax.
Aurora borealis in iceland .. a dream came true !
Kirkjufell (Church Mountain) is a cone-shaped mountain in the Snaefellsnes peninsula, and is the most photographed mountain in Iceland. #GreatOutdoors #Nature #Trovember

Where to stay in Western Iceland

Tree knit in downtown isafjordur.

Isafjordur Old Town

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Isafjordur Old Town and surrounding area, you can visit Port of Isafjordur and Westfjords Heritage Museum.

Isafjordur Old Town
Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28 Reykjavik
The price is ฿4,610 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
฿4,610
฿5,325 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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! (1,004 reviews)
The entire staff were some of the best. Olga at guest relations was amazing as well as everyone who worked the front desk.Dining room staff also excellent. Hotel was great

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
CityHub Reykjavik

CityHub Reykjavik

2 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg
The price is ฿2,538 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,538
฿3,024 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 Harpa are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (405 reviews)
Clean, comfy and staff were helpful.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
Grandi by Center Hotels

Grandi by Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2 Reykjavik
The price is ฿4,995 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿4,995
฿5,752 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (1,486 reviews)
Great experience the spa with open view to the sky

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Grandi by Center Hotels
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Fossatún Camping Pods & cottages – Sleeping bag accommodation

Fossatún Camping Pods & cottages – Sleeping bag accommodation

2.5 out of 5
Fossatúni Borgarnes Western Region
Stay at this cabin in Borgarnes. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tröllafossar and Ullarselid -The Wool Hut are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (242 reviews)
A wonderful place to spend the night
The property was very nice, I enjoyed the interactive troll themed hiking trails and spring fed hot tubs in the evening. Cabins were clean and cozy, probably the comfiest mattress I slept on durning my trip. Each cabin had a small mini fridge and the shared bathrooms were only a 30 second walk away. ...

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Fossatún Camping Pods & cottages – Sleeping bag accommodation
Peninsula Suites

Peninsula Suites

2 out of 5
Gíslabær Hellnar Snæfellsbær
Stay at this aparthotel in Snæfellsbær. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Arnarstapi Cliffs and Rauðfeldsgjá are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Peninsula Suites
Hotel Laxarbakki

Hotel Laxarbakki

3.5 out of 5
Laxarbakki Hvalfjarðarsveit
Stay at this aparthotel in Hvalfjarðarsveit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
Clean, comfortable room, with excellent view to north. Was able to see northern lights all three nights from the comfort of room while temperatures outside were -15 degrees c windchills. Great location if hunting for northern lights. Kitchen had utincils for two of us.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Hotel Laxarbakki
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Popular places to visit

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Kirkjufell Mountain

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kirkjufell Mountain during your travels in Grundarfjörður. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kirkjufell Mountain
The wind was wickedly strong this day. Made a long-exposure shot quite challenging. It's amazing how water just pours out of the earth everywhere you go in Iceland.

Hraunfossar

5/5(5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hraunfossar, a lovely green space in Borgarnes. Discover the area's glaciers and restaurants.

Hraunfossar
The rugged cliffs of western Iceland are home to a variety of birds. Puffins line the upper cliffs. They are fearless and can be approached.

Látrabjarg Cliffs

You can take time to visit Látrabjarg Cliffs during your travels to Vesturbyggð. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.

Látrabjarg Cliffs
A drive around Iceland

Djupalonssandur Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Djupalonssandur Beach during your travels in Snæfellsbær?

Djupalonssandur Beach
Riding the Icelandic Horse in Iceland was a dream come true! I went on a 3 hr trail ride through Mt Helgafeld Nature Park and although the weather wasn't the best I still enjoyed every minute of it! You can read about this adventure here: http://adventurej.com/2013/11/11/the-icelandic-horse/

Helgafell

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Helgafell during your travels in Stykkisholmur. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's festivals.

Helgafell

Port of Isafjordur

Explore the waterfront in Isafjordur with a trip to Port of Isafjordur.

Port of Isafjordur

Cities near Western Iceland

Patreksfjordur, Westfjords, Iceland

Isafjordur

Travel to Iceland. beautiful sunrise over the ocean and fjord in Iceland. Icelandic landscape with mountains, blue sky and green grass on the foreground. View of Flateyri, a village in the north-west

Flateyri

Aerial view of the majestic Kirkjufell mountain under the golden sunset light, Grundarfjordur, Grundarfjardarbaer, Iceland.

Grundarfjörður

Olafsvik Harbour offering Orca whale watching tours

Ólafsvík