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 fascinating museums 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 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 fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Reykjavik Northern Lights Evening Adventure Guided Tour
Vikings Sagas and Sights: Self Guided Walk in Reykjavik
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
One of the most tastefully decorated hotel chains and love that it's a local chain. We appreciated the Expedia VIP welcome drinks, the spa, and the hotel staff went above and beyond. Would definitely stay here when I come back.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Excellent view, great shower, clean room, friendly staff, convenient location.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
All fine but it would be nice if on the booking you know there’s four people coming in you made up the sofa bed and also the plug socket was completely hanging off the wall
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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
It were great
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
Amazing host. Great common area and would definitely recommend it to someone who is also solo traveling.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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 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.
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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