Vesturbær Travel Guide

Reykjavik

Two boats named 'Christina' and 'Andrea' docked at a marina with a rocky breakwater and a mountainous backdrop.
A church interior with a crucifix, stained glass windows, and a wooden altar.
A church interior with wooden pews, a central altar, and a high vaulted ceiling.
A harbor with boats docked, a restaurant named 'Kopar Restaurant', and a cloudy sky.
A white church with pointed arches and colorful stained glass windows.

Stay near popular Vesturbær attractions

A waterfront promenade with a modern sculpture and a sunset.

Reykjavik Harbour

9.2/10 (8,713 reviews)
Once a maritime and fishing precinct, the Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafés and tour boat operators.
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Top hotels in Vesturbær

Grandi by Center Hotels

Grandi by Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2 Reykjavik
The price is £150 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
£150
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,651 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a very convenient part of Reykevik. We stayed here our last night in Iceland before flying home. The room was nice and large enough to repack our belongings after 2.5 weeks of driving. Nice bar and a great bakery attached to the hotel."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Grandi by Center Hotels
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

4 out of 5
Mýrargata 2 Reykjavik
The price is £112 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£112
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Great room with a balcony overlooking the harbour. Very funky and cool decor throughout the hotel. Easy to park on the street (paid parking) and walking distance to downtown etc. perfect for our last night in Iceland."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Local 101

Hotel Local 101

3 out of 5
Ranargata 4a Reykjavik
The price is £95 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£95
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (315 reviews)
"Good location. Excellent breakfast. Basement room was cozy."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Hotel Local 101
Day Dream Vesturgata 17

Day Dream Vesturgata 17

2 out of 5
17 Vesturgata Reykjavik
The price is £123 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£123
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (184 reviews)
"Room was clean. Breakfast was better than I expected."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Day Dream Vesturgata 17
Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

4 out of 5
Sigtun 28 Reykjavik
The price is £142 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£142
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,081 reviews)
"The property was nice but there was a trip hazard coming out of the rooms on the first floor just before the steps. Also the light switches were confusing"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Alva Hotel Brautarholt

Alva Hotel Brautarholt

3 out of 5
Brautarholt 22-24 Reykjavik
The price is £103 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£103
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"After checking into a couple self check in places we realized that you must enter the code in slowly, it seems if you press the numbers quickly that it doesn't recognize it and fails. Once we figured it out the self check in went smoothly."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Alva Hotel Brautarholt
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Where to stay in Vesturbær

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Downtown Reykjavik

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

A river flowing through a town with buildings and greenery.

Háaleiti

When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A sculpture of abstract tree-like forms with a sunset in the background.

Laugardalur

Laugardalur is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool or Laugavegur.

A white house with a stone roof, a flagpole, and a grassy lawn.

Tún

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

A street with colorful buildings, including a Scandinavian restaurant and a juice bar.

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.

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