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 great live music 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 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
The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
Excellent hotel, staff were very helpful. Spa was good.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
We loved everything about this hotel. Our gorgeous room with huge bath, wee balcony and stunning view. The friendly, knowledgeable staff who were only too happy to help - and added an extra special touch for my daughter's 16th. The location is great - quiet but central. And the fresh, plentiful varied ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hotel Local 101
Clean room, nice breakfast, great location
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Big, comfortable room. Quiet, safe surroundings and good location
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Place was amazing from staff to the cleanliness. Highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The Reykjavik EDITION
Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. One comment: It's quite dark in the room, especially with little daylight outside...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 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 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.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing.
Vesturbær
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