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.
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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool
Enjoy an outing to Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool during your stay in Reykjavik. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour
Reykjavík: Volcano Circle, Grindavík, Hot Springs, & Lava
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Top hotels in Vesturbær
Grandi by Center Hotels
Good spa!!!!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
The staff is always lovely and helpful. The toiletries are L’Occitane, the restaurant is great, and the location and views are perfection! I’ve stayed here many times and continue to recommend it many friends. This a such a great hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel Local 101
The pros: very clean, the staff were extremely friendly, helpful & the hotel itself was in good condition, a very comfy bed ! The cons: we booked the ‘small double’ and it was tiny - more suited to just one person. The sink was in the bedroom and the tap was too big for the sink so water would go ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
The room was a good size and very clean. The only slightly negative thing was not enough coat hangers but other than that, a great stay
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Great location
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Reykjavik EDITION
Excellent stay. We got upgraded to a Loft suite room, which it was a plus! Food were amazing on the Tides Restaurant, one of the best meals in Iceland. The only thing was the mattress of the bed, it was not very comfortable. But overall, the service 10/10!!! Will definitely come back.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 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 Reykjavik Pond 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, Hofdi House and Laugavegur are top sights worth seeing.
