Vesturbær Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Reykjavik Harbour featuring general coastal views, a sunset and a bay or harbour

Popular places to visit

Reykjavik Harbour featuring outdoor art, general coastal views and a sunset

Reykjavik Harbour

4.5/5(55 reviews)

Start your stay in Reykjavík with a trip to this antique port district, the point of departure for city tours, boat rides and more.

Reykjavik Harbour
University of Iceland

University of Iceland

3.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

University of Iceland
Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching

Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
Landakotskirkja featuring a church or cathedral

Landakotskirkja

4/5(5 reviews)

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.

Landakotskirkja

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 fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Saga Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Saga Museum during your trip to Reykjavik. Visit the shops and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

Saga Museum

Activities

The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit

The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit

AU$211
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit
Enchanted Northern Lights: Hot chocolate & Photos - Small Group!

Enchanted Northern Lights: Hot chocolate & Photos - Small Group!

AU$210
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Enchanted Northern Lights: Hot chocolate & Photos - Small Group!
Lava Show Reykjavik

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

AU$65
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Cave in Iceland

Small Group Lava Cave, Hot Spring & Waterfalls

AU$306
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group Lava Cave, Hot Spring & Waterfalls
Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik

Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik

AU$143
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik
Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras

AU$66
Per adult
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
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Our pick of the best Vesturbær Hotel Deals

Grandi by Center Hotels
Grandi by Center Hotels
4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2, Reykjavik
The price is AU$360 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$360
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (872 reviews)
"Good location and nice hotel Reasonable hot hub, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 7 Nov. 2024

Grandi by Center Hotels
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
4 out of 5
Mýrargata 2, Reykjavik
The price is AU$271 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$271
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great artsy hotel with nice seating areas such as a library."

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Local 101
Hotel Local 101
3 out of 5
Ranargata 4a, Reykjavik
The price is AU$173 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$173
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
"Wonderful stay, very clean, nice room. A little small, but we knew that beforehand and it was perfectly fine"

Reviewed on 5 Nov. 2024

Hotel Local 101
Center Hotels Laugavegur
Center Hotels Laugavegur
4 out of 5
95-99 Laugavegur, Reykjavik
The price is AU$299 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$299
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Our room was very dark without enough lighting and had too much furniture in it. Otherwise, it was great."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Center Hotels Laugavegur
Center Hotels Plaza
Center Hotels Plaza
4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4, Reykjavik
The price is AU$277 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$277
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,271 reviews)
"Great central hotel. The staff are wonderful and very friendly. The room was clean and had everything you needed. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

Center Hotels Plaza
The Reykjavik EDITION
The Reykjavik EDITION
5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2, Reykjavik
The price is AU$659 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$659
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (337 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

The Reykjavik EDITION
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Other neighbourhoods around Vesturbær

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Grandar

Grandar might not have many top sights, but Reykjavik Harbour and Landakotskirkja are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Grandar
Reykjavik featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Downtown Reykjavik

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik Free Church are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Reykjavik
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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.

Norðurmýri
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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.

Holt
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Hlíðar

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.

Hlíðar
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Tún

If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.

Tún

Vesturbær Travel Guide

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