Western Iceland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The arrowhead mountain of Game of Thrones- Kirkjufell!! #Iceland #waterfall #landscape #mountain #nature #water
The arrowhead mountain of Game of Thrones- Kirkjufell!! #Iceland #waterfall #landscape #mountain #nature #water
This was my first evening ever witnessing the northern lights! After a week long trip exploring the beauties of Iceland, the clouds finally cleared up on our last night, revealing the Lady in Green. #adventure
Beautiful. Just on the side of the road... They did some trails so you can walk about. Nice little place to relax.
Aurora borealis in iceland .. a dream came true !

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Where to stay in Western Iceland

Tree knit in downtown isafjordur.

Isafjordur Old Town

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Isafjordur Old Town and surrounding area, you can visit Port of Isafjordur and Westfjords Heritage Museum.

Isafjordur Old Town
Center Hotels Plaza

Center Hotels Plaza

4 out of 5
Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik
The price is £133 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
£133
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,442 reviews)
Great breakfast, very comfortable bed. Staff were lovely and very welcoming. Great location

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Center Hotels Plaza
Grandi by Center Hotels

Grandi by Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Seljavegur 2 Reykjavik
The price is £152 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
£152
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,445 reviews)
Staff were friendly. Room is ok. Hard bed and pillows are flat. Bad sewer smell during our last 2 days of stay.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Grandi by Center Hotels
The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION

5 out of 5
AUSTURBAKKI 2 Reykjavik
The price is £371 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£371
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (588 reviews)
The staff were very nice

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

The Reykjavik EDITION
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Fossatún Camping Pods & cottages – Sleeping bag accommodation

Fossatún Camping Pods & cottages – Sleeping bag accommodation

2.5 out of 5
Fossatúni Borgarnes Western Region
Stay at this cabin in Borgarnes. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tröllafossar and Ullarselid -The Wool Hut are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (242 reviews)
A wonderful place to spend the night
The property was very nice, I enjoyed the interactive troll themed hiking trails and spring fed hot tubs in the evening. Cabins were clean and cozy, probably the comfiest mattress I slept on durning my trip. Each cabin had a small mini fridge and the shared bathrooms were only a 30 second walk away. ...

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Fossatún Camping Pods & cottages – Sleeping bag accommodation
Hotel Laxarbakki

Hotel Laxarbakki

3.5 out of 5
Laxarbakki Hvalfjarðarsveit
Stay at this aparthotel in Hvalfjarðarsveit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (251 reviews)
Great room and amenities. Helpful staff.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Hotel Laxarbakki
Peninsula Suites

Peninsula Suites

2 out of 5
Gíslabær Hellnar Snæfellsbær
Stay at this aparthotel in Snæfellsbær. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Arnarstapi Cliffs and Rauðfeldsgjá are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Peninsula Suites
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Kirkjufell Mountain

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kirkjufell Mountain during your travels in Grundarfjörður. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kirkjufell Mountain
The rugged cliffs of western Iceland are home to a variety of birds. Puffins line the upper cliffs. They are fearless and can be approached.

Látrabjarg Cliffs

You can take time to visit Látrabjarg Cliffs during your travels to Vesturbyggð. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.

Látrabjarg Cliffs
The wind was wickedly strong this day. Made a long-exposure shot quite challenging. It's amazing how water just pours out of the earth everywhere you go in Iceland.

Hraunfossar

5/5(5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hraunfossar, a lovely green space in Borgarnes. Discover the area's glaciers and restaurants.

Hraunfossar
A drive around Iceland

Djupalonssandur Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Djupalonssandur Beach during your travels in Snæfellsbær?

Djupalonssandur Beach
Riding the Icelandic Horse in Iceland was a dream come true! I went on a 3 hr trail ride through Mt Helgafeld Nature Park and although the weather wasn't the best I still enjoyed every minute of it! You can read about this adventure here: http://adventurej.com/2013/11/11/the-icelandic-horse/

Helgafell

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Helgafell during your travels in Stykkisholmur. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's festivals.

Helgafell

Port of Isafjordur

Explore the waterfront in Isafjordur with a trip to Port of Isafjordur.

Port of Isafjordur

Cities near Western Iceland

Patreksfjordur, Westfjords, Iceland

Isafjordur

A fishing and whale watching boat tour that lasted about an hour in a bay near a small Icelandic fishing down. Humpback whale, got within about 60 feet of it. #Adventure

Patreksfjordur

Summer evening at the Breidafjoerdur, Iceland.

Budardalur

Dynjandi water fall from across the fjord

Bildudalur

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