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 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 during your trip to Reykjavik. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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 fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Vesturbær Hotel Deals
Grandi by Center Hotels
The breakfast was amazing! Large windows and you could see a peek through of a mountain:). We used the sauna—so relaxing!!! We had a room for 3 for 3 days and it was good size. The staff was excellent especially Ausra who was very attentive and accommodating!! Excellent hotel—-just beautiful and ...
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
So walkable! It truly is a fabulous location and really enjoyed my visit.
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Hotel Local 101
Love the hotel is very convenient to go everywhere. Everything is walking by. The staff was wonderful always fo the best to help me out with anything I needed.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
The room smelled really bad. There was mold growing in the bathroom. The radiator had dust caked on it. The shower curtain was so dirty I didn’t even want to touch it. I stayed at 3 hotels while in Iceland and this one was the only one that was terrible. Side notes that aren’t negative against the ...
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Nice hotel, but very residential area and not walkable.
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
The pod was an excellent soze for a solo travellor abd the kitchen that was available made it easy to make your own food and save money i an expensive location. I was able to check in early which helped a lot since my flight landed very early.
Reviewed on May 1, 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.
