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
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
Icelandic Horseback Riding Tour with pickup option from Reykjavik
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
Staff was nice. Room are very, very basic.
Reviewed on 19 Nov, 2025
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Gorgeous room although road noise so would have preferred a marina view. We had a suite which had a sofa bed in the lovely living area, 2 TV’s, lovely bathroom with bath and shower. Breakfast is nice. Staff are great, location very handy.
Reviewed on 19 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
Nice dining room, quiet area easy access to tours as there is a bus stop in front of the hotel. Clean rooms
Reviewed on 19 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.
