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
Excellent room based on where you get it. First time was in Junior suite and would rate it the best and second time was in an older section, which was clean but the bathroom was okay.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Grandi by Center Hotels
The hotel was great! I traveled with my wife and young son. We stayed in the suite and it had a lot of room for the 3 of us. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The spa was great and had a cool view outside through the roof. The restaurant onsite was amazing for breakfast, drinks and ...
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

CityHub Reykjavik
We had a great stay at CityHub Reykjavík the pods are modern, clean, and surprisingly cozy. The outdoor hot tub was definitely the highlight, relaxing in warm water while it’s cold outside is such an Icelandic experience. The breakfast concept was a bit unusual, but it wasn’t a big deal since the ...
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Fossatún Camping Pods & cottages – Sleeping bag accommodation
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 Oct 24, 2025

Peninsula Suites
Amazing
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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
- Grabrok
- Hraunfossar
- Látrabjarg Cliffs
- Dynjandi
- Helgafell
- Stykkishólmskirkja
- Arctic Fox Centre
- Djupalonssandur Beach
- Ullarselid -The Wool Hut
- Akranes Lighthouse
- The Settlement Centre
- Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
- Vidgelmir Lava Tube
- Glanni Waterfall
- Barnafoss
- Gerðuberg Cliffs
- Ok
- Murals of Hellissandur
- Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft
- Raudisangur Beach
- Snorrastofa
- Borgarfjördur Museum
- Breidavik Beach





