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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
Good spa!!!!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
The staff is always lovely and helpful. The toiletries are L’Occitane, the restaurant is great, and the location and views are perfection! I’ve stayed here many times and continue to recommend it many friends. This a such a great hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel Local 101
The pros: very clean, the staff were extremely friendly, helpful & the hotel itself was in good condition, a very comfy bed ! The cons: we booked the ‘small double’ and it was tiny - more suited to just one person. The sink was in the bedroom and the tap was too big for the sink so water would go ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Fosshotel Reykjavik
I had a great stay at Fosshotel Reykjavík. The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet, and everything felt well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was really good with plenty of options. The location was also very convenient for getting around the city. I would definitely ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Center Hotels Plaza
Clean room, awesome location
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
The Reykjavik EDITION
Amazing experience for my birthday, the staff are super accommodating and couldn’t be nicer! Lovely hotel, spa is super nice too! Highly recommend Tides restaurant, the food is so delicious, with unique flavours. The staff at Tides had exceptional service!!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
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, Hofdi House and Laugavegur 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.
