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 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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket
Small Group Northern Lights Tour
Reykjavik: Aurora Reykjavik The Northern Lights Center Entry
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
Great staff - large room and walking distance to just about everything. View from our room was wonderful and bed was comfy. Nice restaurant - daily breakfast was adequate,nothing fancy. Coffee shop, Hygge was wonderful. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
This hotel is GREAT. We've stayed there two years in a row. The staff is friendly and helpful. The hotel has a lot of character. The rooms are comfortable, and there are lots of lounges and gathering areas. The location is fantastic, within easy walking distance to the city center. Great views and ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 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
rooms recently renovated, confortable. the only remark I have is that the sink located in the room is very small and each time we splash water all around.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Vesturgata
Excellent stay as always! Perfect location and space.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Center Hotels Plaza
Great breakfast, very comfortable bed. Staff were lovely and very welcoming. Great location
Reviewed on 10 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 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.
Vesturbær
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