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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Saga Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Saga Museum in Reykjavik. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Small Group Lava Cave, Hot Spring & Waterfalls

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

Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik

FlyOver Iceland Admission Ticket

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

Norðurmýri
When in Norðurmýri, you can plan a visit to Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.