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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide
From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Small Group Northern Lights Tour
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
A very nice hotel. Loved the spot access downstairs for guests. It was nice to hot tub and relaxed down there for a little while. The rooms were comfortable and it is very convenient location to walk to the cute downtown. Have to find parking on the road, which is the only challenge.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
We enjoyed our stay. It was easy to find and check in was very smooth. Very walkable to great spots in Reykjavík. The only issue we encountered was parking but that’s not the host’s fault. Parking is either street parking or the parking garage nearby which was full twice (once at 9am and again at ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Local 101
Short walking distance to restaurants, bars, and shops. Property was clean and cozy with helpful, accommodating staff. Parking was quite easy, too.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
The entire staff were some of the best. Olga at guest relations was amazing as well as everyone who worked the front desk.Dining room staff also excellent. Hotel was great
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
Returning customer, I really liked the first experience so I had to come back. Again super clean, staff was awesome and helpful. My only complaint is parking. Other than that it’s a great stay they provided everything I needed towels, soap, shampo, conditioner and offered great recommendations.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Clean rooms, easy to get to city centre
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vesturbær
Grandar
Grandar might not have many top sights, but Reykjavik Harbour and Landakotskirkja 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.
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.
