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 Akureyri Botanical Garden, 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 418 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
AED 418
AED 488 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Myvatn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (594 reviews)
Great hotel, restaurant needs more.
"The only improvement I suggest is more salad and vegetables at dinner. The menu is very limited and a bit inflexible."

Reviewed on 18 March 2025

Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Akureyri
Hotel Akureyri
3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 67, Akureyri
The price is AED 531 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 531
AED 614 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (192 reviews)
"Perfect location close to the water and walkable to the main shopping area and restaurants within 5 minutes on the flat (which was ideal in the ice/snow as the hills looked slippery) The hotel has been beautifully decorated, the included breakfast was great and the basic double room was plenty big ..."

Reviewed on 4 March 2025

Hotel Akureyri
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
3.5 out of 5
Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri, Northeastern Region
The price is AED 390 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
AED 390
AED 455 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Nice hotel in Akureyri but no hot tub.
"This hotel is well positioned near a public pool....which would have been nice had we had time to take advantage of it. Unfortunately the hotel does not have a hot tub on property. We decided not to eat in the restaurant, but the hotel restaurant seemed to be very popular. I would recommend that ..."

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

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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! (484 reviews)
"The apartment had everything we wanted, crockery, cutlery, fridge, hobs, hairdryer etc. Bed was very comfy. Felt a bit dated in places and rainfall shower didn't work, so had to use regular shower head. Not a problem but a point of note. Overall, a good stay at K16 Apartments."

Reviewed on 2 March 2025

K16 apartments
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 hot tubs. Popular attractions Forest Lagoon and Icelandic Aviation Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"Gteat location, fantastic views, staff very griendly, clean. Got to see Aurora every night whilst relaxing in hot tub. Would definately stay here again ."

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

North Mountain View Suites
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
3.5 out of 5
Búðartröð 2, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions Laxdal House and Akureyri Botanical Garden are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay, we really enjoyed it."

Reviewed on 23 March 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
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
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
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
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
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