Vesturbær Travel Guide
Reykjavik
Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
University of Iceland
Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Landakotskirkja
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.
Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
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.
Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center in Reykjavik. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Saga Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Saga Museum during your trip to Reykjavik. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket
Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup Option from Reykjavik
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
We had a great stay! Our room was spacious and just what we needed as a family of 4 when coming back each evening after travelling Reykjavík and surrounding areas. Staff were always friendly and helpful. We had a really great stay and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
The room was nice and clean
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Room was clean and well supplied, staff-free facility, security, lighting seemed adequate, good location for me.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Local 101
Location, clean rooms, helpful staff. The rooms are small, but for the price and location it is definitely worth it. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Center Hotels Plaza
Room was spotless and well maintained. Hotel was excellently situated centrally for all restaurants, pubs and shops. Breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Reykjavik EDITION
The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly. Great hospitality
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vesturbær
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.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
