Northern Iceland

Travel Guide

Godafoss which includes a cascade and mist or fog
Akureyri which includes modern architecture and interior views
Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral
Namafjall
Myvatn Nature Baths showing a luxury hotel or resort and a hot spring

Where to stay in Northern Iceland

Akureyri featuring sailing, boating and general coastal views

Akureyri City Center

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Akureyri City Center, Akureyri Church and Centre for Visual Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Akureyri City Center
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Oddeyrin

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Akureyri Church and Forest Lagoon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Oddeyrin
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Giljahverfi

Though Giljahverfi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Akureyri Church.

Giljahverfi
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
3.5 out of 5
Reynihlid, Myvatn, Northeast Region
The price is AED 417 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
AED 417
AED 484 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Myvatn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (583 reviews)
"Loved this place. We would definitely stay here again. We had a northern lights tour booked but didn’t get to see any the time we stayed there. So it was sad and disappointing. The hotel had everything we needed and more."

Reviewed on 19 February 2025

Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Akureyri
Hotel Akureyri
3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 67, Akureyri
The price is AED 446 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
AED 446
AED 522 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Matthiasarhus and Catholic Church are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (187 reviews)
"I would like to recommend this hotel because of the experiences I lived here during my stay. I booked a whale watching tour and the following day I saw the whale from the comfort of my hotel room. The hotel itself is cozy, clean, warm and I had my room being looked after daily (tea, coffee, towels). ..."

Reviewed on 11 February 2025

Hotel Akureyri
Fosshotel Myvatn
Fosshotel Myvatn
3 out of 5
Grímsstaoir, Skutustaoahreppur, Myvatn
The price is AED 475 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
AED 475
AED 549 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Myvatn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (658 reviews)
"Beautiful views from the hotel - a really wonderful location. Clean and modern room. Great food at the restaurant. Only complaint was that the bedding, particularly the bottom sheet, was uncomfortable and bobbly"

Reviewed on 20 February 2025

Fosshotel Myvatn
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K16 apartments
K16 apartments
3.5 out of 5
Kaupvangstræti 16, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (477 reviews)
"All good and as described.Enjoyed my stay.Apologies for not fully sorting my recycling.I only noticed the bins in reception when dashing to airport!☺️"

Reviewed on 9 February 2025

K16 apartments
Hvammstangi Cottages
Hvammstangi Cottages
3 out of 5
Kirkjuhvammur, Hvammstangi, Northwestern Region
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cottage in Hvammstangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Icelandic Seal Center Museum and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (186 reviews)
Cute cottage up on a hill
"Fabulous cottage with everything we needed but had to call the owners to ask for the information to be emailed to us so we could get in when we arrived."

Reviewed on 18 November 2024

Hvammstangi Cottages
North Mountain View Suites
North Mountain View Suites
3.5 out of 5
Leifsstaðir 2, Akureyri, Northeastern Region
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private spa tubs. Popular attractions Forest Lagoon and Icelandic Aviation Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
"Loved this property! Would recommend"

Reviewed on 29 January 2025

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Popular places to visit

Myvatn showing a lake or waterhole and a sunset

Lake Myvatn

4.5/5(49 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Myvatn during your travels in Skutustadir. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Lake Myvatn
Godafoss featuring a cascade and mist or fog

Godafoss

5/5(93 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Godafoss, a lovely green space in Laugar.

Godafoss
Myvatn Nature Baths featuring a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a small group of people

Myvatn Nature Baths

4.5/5(33 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Myvatn Nature Baths, a lovely green space in Skutustadir. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Myvatn Nature Baths
Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral

Akureyri Church

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Find out about the history of Akureyri with a stop at Akureyri Church. Discover the northern light views in this walkable area, or seek out the horseback riding.

Akureyri Church
Akureyri featuring modern architecture and street scenes

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall during your trip to Akureyri. Discover the northern light views in this walkable area, or seek out the horseback riding.

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
Hvitserkur

Hvitserkur

4/5(7 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Hvammstangi when you stop by Hvitserkur. Wander the riverfront and beaches while you're in the area.

Hvitserkur