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.
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.
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.
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 and staff super friendly. Rooms spaciousm Only issue was the heating which was a bit fiddly.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Very happy with my choice to stay at this hotel. The guys at reception were enthusiastically helpful; we got a lot out of our only 2 day stay in Reykjavik, and it all went smoothly thanks to their advice. The lounges were very comfortable, the library had some great titles, and the Fisk in a Pan ...
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Room was clean and well supplied, staff-free facility, security, lighting seemed adequate, good location for me.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Hotel Local 101
Location, clean rooms, helpful staff. The rooms are small, but for the price and location it is definitely worth it. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Vesturgata
Excellent stay as always! Perfect location and space.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Center Hotels Plaza
Everything!!! The room was so clean & spacious. The staff was absolutely amazing & so informative. The location was top tier for us.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
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.
