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 lively bars and great live music in this culturally rich area.
Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching
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.
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.
Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Aurora Reykjavík Northern Lights Center during your trip to Reykjavik. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Reykjavík Maritime Museum during your travels in Reykjavik. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Small Group Lava Cave, Hot Spring & Waterfalls
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Small group - The Golden Circle & Kerid Volcanic Crater
Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik
Reykjavik: Whale and Puffin Watching RIB Boat Tour
Vesturbær Hotel Deals
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
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Grandi by Center Hotels
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Hotel Local 101
Fosshotel Reykjavik
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Hotel Reykjavík Grand
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Other neighbourhoods 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.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
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