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.
Saga Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Saga Museum in Reykjavik. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit
Southern Iceland Full Day Tour, Black Sand Beaches & More
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
Staff was nice. Room are very, very basic.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 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 Nov 19, 2025
Hotel Local 101
Clean room, nice breakfast, great location
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Big, comfortable room. Quiet, safe surroundings and good location
Reviewed on Oct 12, 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 Nov 19, 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 Nov 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
Norðurmýri
When in Norðurmýri, you can plan a visit to Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing.
