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
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.
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 in Reykjavik. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Reykjavík Maritime Museum during your travels in Reykjavik. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Blue Lagoon Entrance and Transfers From Reykjavik
Grand Golden Circle with Volcanic Crater Full Day Tour
Southern Iceland Full Day Tour, Black Sand Beaches & More
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
Excellent breakfast with lots of choices.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Excellent customer service and great location.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Local 101
Loves the location and the staff were very friendly. This was a good choice.
Reviewed on 5 May 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 1 May 2026
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Overall Good experience
Reviewed on 5 May 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 1 May 2026
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 Theatre 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.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
