Vesturbær Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Once a maritime and fishing district, Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafes and places to discover. Stroll along the waterfront or hop on a boat and explore the harbour.
University of Iceland
Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around 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 in Reykjavik. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Saga Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Saga Museum during your trip to Reykjavik. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Our pick of the best Vesturbær Hotel Deals
Grandi by Center Hotels
We stayed at Grandi by Centre Hotels for 5 nights and from start to finish it was fantastic. The staff were super helpful and friendly and helped with any questions we had. The room was lovely. We had a balcony, no furniture but we made do with what we had. When we arrived to the room I was greeted ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Lovely stay - super friendly staff (front desk supervisor Daniel?) needs a mention; great location to bus stop #15, as well as a short walk into town. Breakfast was good with lots of options. Thank you
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel Local 101
Clean room, nice breakfast, great location
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Big, comfortable room. Quiet, safe surroundings and good location
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Very nice property and very convenient location wise!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The Reykjavik EDITION
Brilliant
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vesturbær
Grandar
Grandar might not have many top sights, but Reykjavik Harbour and Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and National Gallery of Iceland are top sights worth seeing.
Norðurmýri
While Norðurmýri may 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 Hallgrimskirkja.
Holt
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may 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.
