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 lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich 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.
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Reykjavík Maritime Museum during your travels in Reykjavik. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center in Reykjavik. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Small Group Northern Lights Tour
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
Breakfast was good, nice quiet part of town. Only downside is no carpark, but there is potable parking on the street. Friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Great room, with many public spaces to enjoy within the hotel. Warm staff and a close walk to downtown. I will definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Good place
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Local 101
Our room was small but perfectly formed! Great shower. The staff were friendly and helpful and even provided a breakfast to go bag when we had to leave early to catch our flight. The breakfast selection was fresh and tasy. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Vesturgata
Great place! Love to come back!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Excellent room based on where you get it. First time was in Junior suite and would rate it the best and second time was in an older section, which was clean but the bathroom was okay.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 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 Reykjavik Pond 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.
