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
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Iceland during your stay in 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 during your trip to Reykjavik. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Reykjavík Maritime Museum during your travels in Reykjavik. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Small Group Northern Lights Tour
Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik
Vesturbær Hotel Deals
Grandi by Center Hotels
Room was clean and warm, great bathroom, great spa and nice little gym
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Clean, comfy bed, good location
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Good place
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Hotel Local 101
Our room was small but perfectly formed! Great shower. The staff were friendly and helpful and even provided a breakfast to go bag when we had to leave early to catch our flight. The breakfast selection was fresh and tasy. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Merci
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
The Reykjavik EDITION
Everything was great!
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Vesturbær
Grandar
While Grandar might 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 Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center.
Downtown Reykjavik
Home to Iceland's national parliament and vibrant nightlife, Reykjavík City Center boasts landmarks like Tjörnin pond, Hallgrímskirkja, and lively Austurstræti and Bankastræti streets.
Norðurmýri
Home to artists and scholars, Norðurmýri boasts the nearby Reykjavík Art Museum (Kjarvalsstaðir) in central Reykjavík, Iceland.
Holt
While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
