Vesturbær

Reykjavik

Reykjavik Harbour showing general coastal views, a sunset and a bay or harbor
Landakotskirkja which includes interior views, religious aspects and a church or cathedral
Landakotskirkja which includes a church or cathedral and interior views
Reykjavik Harbour featuring general coastal views, a sunset and boating
Landakotskirkja which includes a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Reykjavik Harbour featuring a sunset, general coastal views and outdoor art

Reykjavik Harbour

4.5/5(1,363 reviews)

Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.

Reykjavik Harbour
University of Iceland

University of Iceland

4/5(106 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Iceland during your stay in Reykjavik. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this culturally rich area.

University of Iceland
Getting a fresh coating of paint

Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching

4.5/5(38 reviews)

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.

Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
Landakotskirkja which includes a church or cathedral

Landakotskirkja

4.5/5(168 reviews)

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.

Landakotskirkja

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.

Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center

Saga Museum

4/5(17 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Saga Museum in Reykjavik. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Saga Museum

Things to do

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

￥7,652
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras

￥6,280
per adult
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Cave in Iceland

Small Group Lava Cave, Hot Spring & Waterfalls

￥31,357
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group Lava Cave, Hot Spring & Waterfalls
Whale Watching

Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik

￥11,277
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Unforgettable and Fabulous Northern Lights in Reykjavík

Unforgettable and Fabulous Northern Lights in Reykjavík

￥34,239
per adult
Unforgettable and Fabulous Northern Lights in Reykjavík
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

￥36,994
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
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Vesturbær Hotel Deals

Grandi by Center Hotels
Grandi by Center Hotels
4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2, Reykjavik
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥42,984 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
￥42,984
￥48,663 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,172 reviews)
"It’s a great hotel!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Grandi by Center Hotels
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
4 out of 5
Mýrargata 2, Reykjavik
The price is ￥50,531 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
￥50,531
￥57,043 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"This is the place to stay in Iceland. Literally on the harbor, near some great restaurants and very close to the old city centre. Staff is amazing, nicest people I have ever met. I would go back. We rented the junior suite, it was on the first floor and was called a residence not a hotel room. Bathroom ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
2 out of 5
17 Vesturgata, Reykjavik
The price is ￥14,609 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
￥14,609
￥31,289 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (62 reviews)
"It was very comfortable!"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Fosshotel Reykjavik
4 out of 5
Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg, Reykjavik
The price is ￥38,713 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
￥38,713
￥43,927 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"Cleanliness"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Fosshotel Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik
CityHub Reykjavik
3 out of 5
46 Hverfisgata, Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg
The price is ￥16,739 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
￥16,739
￥19,760 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (146 reviews)
"good maybe choice it in next time"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

CityHub Reykjavik
Hotel Fron
Hotel Fron
3 out of 5
Laugavegur 22A, Reykjavik
The price is ￥23,573 per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
￥23,573
￥27,118 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Everything was great, but housekeeping. They said they offer coffee in the room, but I had to go to the front desk ever to get it."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Hotel Fron
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Other neighborhoods around Vesturbær

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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.

Grandar
Reykjavik which includes interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Downtown Reykjavik

5/5(183 area reviews)

Home to Iceland's national parliament and vibrant nightlife, Reykjavík City Center boasts landmarks like Tjörnin pond, Hallgrímskirkja, and lively Austurstræti and Bankastræti streets.

Downtown Reykjavik
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Norðurmýri

Home to artists and scholars, Norðurmýri boasts the nearby Reykjavík Art Museum (Kjarvalsstaðir) in central Reykjavík, Iceland.

Norðurmýri
I was really surprised at how much graffiti there is in Reykjavik. Some of it is really artful, some not so much. This is just off Laugavegur, the main street through the downtown party district.

Holt

While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.

Holt
Black sand beach in Iceland

Hlíðar

4.5/5(123 area reviews)

Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

Hlíðar
Reykjavik showing fashion and shopping

Tún

If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.

Tún

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