Western Iceland
Travel Guide
Visit Western Iceland
Where to stay in Western Iceland
Isafjordur Old Town
Though Isafjordur Old Town might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Port of Isafjordur and Westfjords Heritage Museum.
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Breakfast buffet was great! The only hiccup for me is the shower stall with a swinging divider. The bathroom floor gets wet
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
CityHub Reykjavik
The facility was really great!!! The staff even better. Breakfast and coffee very good!
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
Excellent location. Superb staff. Loved the spa. Gret coffee shop. Highly recommend
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Fossatún Camping Pods & cottages – Sleeping bag accommodation
The rooms were very well clean well heated and very cozy. The mountain view and parking was appreciated. It was nice to park right next to the camping pods. It was nice to be able to see the northern lights from the property.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Peninsula Suites
Equipped with microwave and two ring hob but no oven, limited space for food preparation/cooking
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Hotel Laxarbakki
Clean, comfortable room, with excellent view to north. Was able to see northern lights all three nights from the comfort of room while temperatures outside were -15 degrees c windchills. Great location if hunting for northern lights. Kitchen had utincils for two of us.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Popular places to visit
Kirkjufell Mountain
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.
Hraunfossar
Explore the great outdoors at Hraunfossar, a lovely green space in Borgarnes. Discover the area's glaciers and restaurants.
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.
Helgafell
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.
Djupalonssandur Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Djupalonssandur Beach during your travels in Snæfellsbær?
Port of Isafjordur
Explore the waterfront in Isafjordur with a trip to Port of Isafjordur.
- Port of Isafjordur
- Snaefellsjokull
- Skalafell Ski Area
- Glymur Waterfall
- Deildartunguhver Hot Springs
- Hraunfossar
- Látrabjarg Cliffs
- Helgafell
- Grabrok
- Dynjandi
- Stykkishólmskirkja
- Djupalonssandur Beach
- Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
- Breidavik Beach
- The Settlement Centre
- Ok
- Vidgelmir Lava Tube
- Ullarselid -The Wool Hut
- Akranes Lighthouse
- The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum
- Barnafoss
- Borgarfjördur Museum
- Baula
- Raudisangur Beach
- Glanni Waterfall
- Murals of Hellissandur
- Vatnsfjordur Nature Reserve
- Leynir Golf Club
- Westfjords Heritage Museum
