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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Day Tour from Reykjavik
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
"Room was clean and sizable, breakfast was really great, one of the best hotel breakfast buffets I've had in recent memory. I enjoyed the spa, unfortunately the hot tub was not in working order, but the sauna and soaking pool were. I had a massage that was ok and reasonably priced. Staff was very ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2026
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
"Wonderful property. Staff was super helpful. The hotel was unique in that it has a couple of extra sitting rooms to enjoy with a good book! We enjoyed it!"
Reviewed on 31 May, 2026
Hotel Local 101
"We arrived quite early and were greeted by friendly staff who did offer us the option of an early check in, as the room was ready, but for an additional fee. (If the room is already made up, this could have been waived). We passed on that and they were happy to look after our bags while we explored ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2026
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
"We have Comfort Quadruple Room with private bathroom. We are 2 people in this booking. The room is bright and comfortable space. It is very clean in general except the shower place wall has mold between the tiles because it has no fan in the bathroom. The location is ok. It is not very far from the ..."
Reviewed on 19 May, 2026
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
"Loved the hotel. Had everything you could possibly want"
Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
"This place was sooo cute! It was exactly what I was looking for! I didn’t need a whole hotel room because was only staying 2 nights but now I wish I stayed longer! It might be a bit tight with two people who are staying a while but for just me I loved it! The layout made it feel surprisingly big. ..."
Reviewed on 31 May, 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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing.
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.
