Akureyri

Travel Guide

Akureyri featuring a coastal town
Akureyri featuring sailing and a bay or harbor
Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall featuring interior views and modern architecture
Akureyri which includes modern architecture and general coastal views
Akureyri featuring sailing, boating and general coastal views

Where to stay in Akureyri

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
Hotel Akureyri
Hotel Akureyri
3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 67, Akureyri
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! (209 reviews)
"Absolutely loved the vibe of this hotel with a great social lobby perfectly located in the heart of Akureyri. Staff was super customer focused. For us Americans they have ice in all drinks including water. Wonderful happy hour. The restaurant North which is the sister restaurant to the Michelin star ..."

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Hotel Akureyri
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is AED 783 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
AED 783
AED 892 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (899 reviews)
"On top of a great location and friendly staff. The bar and restaurant in the hotel was very good also. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
3.5 out of 5
Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri, Northeastern Region
The price is AED 1,024 per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
AED 1,024
AED 1,160 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff were very nice and room was clean. Lots of room for storing bags."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (499 reviews)
"It was walking distance to attractions, shopping,cafes."

Reviewed on 19 May 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! (77 reviews)
"Beautiful view from unit deck. Property is spacious and comfortable. Only minor issue are the scent diffusers. I had to put outside as I do not like perfume smells."

Reviewed on 12 May 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! (194 reviews)
"Great location and really nice studio apartment with a lovely patio/balcony that had an amazing view! Would definitely stay again and recommend."

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Akureyri

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 59%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Would like to come back in the summer and spend more time here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely views

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Definitely would the drive to stay at least a couple nights if visiting Iceland. Plenty to do, great overall small city feeling and the landscape is incredible.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is the most charming town we’ve seen.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Didn’t explore much. Just stayed the night.

4/5 - Good

Ionut

Nice smaller city, lots of trails to walk, jog or bike. Amazing views of mountains and the water!