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 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 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 fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
Vesturbær Hotel Deals
Grandi by Center Hotels
We stayed here in July. Loved how clean the hot was and the coffee shop attached to it was an amazing perk. I also loved that they had lockers for us to store our suitcases in until our rooms were ready. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
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Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Big, comfortable room. Quiet, safe surroundings and good location
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Hotel Local 101
Friendly staff, clean and organized
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025
The Reykjavik EDITION
We really enjoyed our time at the Edition - the room was clean and comfortable. The roof bar is not to be missed. The front desk staff was kind and helpful and the cafe had a delicious chicken caprese my boyfriend loved. My favorite were the valet staff, we rented a car and each time we needed to ...
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
A great place to stay located in walking distance to all the Reykjavik downtown dining, shopping & sites to see.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
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.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar might 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, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
