Vesturbær
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.
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.
Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool
Enjoy an outing to Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool during your stay in Reykjavik. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Reykjavik Northern Lights Evening Adventure Guided Tour
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
Highly recommended
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
We enjoyed our stay. It was easy to find and check in was very smooth. Very walkable to great spots in Reykjavík. The only issue we encountered was parking but that ’s not the host’s fault. Parking is either street parking or the parking garage nearby which was full twice (once at 9am and again at ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Local 101
Fabulous, highly recommended. Staff were really friendly and helpful. We arrived early but were allowed to leave our luggage, use the bathroom and have a snack, all complimentary. When we returned we had been upgraded for free. Lovely hotel, clean room and very comfy beds. Continental breakfast was ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Breakfast was excellent! A wide variety accommodating every diet preference and delicious.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
The shared area was lovely. The fridge was a little full, but apart from that, everything else was great. The hot tub is a must! The reception team were also very kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Great location and staff. Really fun place to stay
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vesturbær
Grandar
Grandar might not have many top sights, but Reykjavik Harbour and Landakotskirkja are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Theatre 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.
Vesturbær
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