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 top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable 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.
Laugavegur
Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.
Harpa
The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.
Hallgrimskirkja
With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.
Vesturbær Hotel Deals
Grandi by Center Hotels
Clean hotel with friendly staff and an amazing spa.
Reviewed on 2026/2/25
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Fantastic staff from check-in (slightly early with no additional charge/friendly & helpful), to wait staff, to check-out. Biggest negative was Bus Stop 15 does not exist anymore due to construction. IF it ever returns will be no earlier than 2027.
Reviewed on 2026/2/22
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Clean bedroom and cozy
Reviewed on 2026/2/23
Hotel Local 101
Our room was small but perfectly formed! Great shower. The staff were friendly and helpful and even provided a breakfast to go bag when we had to leave early to catch our flight. The breakfast selection was fresh and tasy. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Reviewed on 2026/2/20
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Merci
Reviewed on 2026/2/23
The Reykjavik EDITION
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 2026/2/23
Other neighborhoods 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
Home to Iceland's national parliament and vibrant nightlife, Reykjavík City Center boasts landmarks like Tjörnin pond, Hallgrímskirkja, and lively Austurstræti and Bankastræti streets.
Norðurmýri
Home to artists and scholars, Norðurmýri boasts the nearby Reykjavík Art Museum (Kjarvalsstaðir) in central Reykjavík, Iceland.
Holt
While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
