Northern Iceland
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Iceland
Where to stay in Northern Iceland
Akureyri City Center
If you're spending some time in Akureyri City Center, Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Centre for Visual Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Oddeyrin
When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Giljahverfi
Though Giljahverfi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.
Hotel Akureyri
More power sockets would be helpful. Don’t miss the breakfast
Reviewed on 27 March 2026
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Jacuzzi, Northern Lights Wakeup Call, For some reason had to pay additional fees like a lodging fee? even after paying for the room on Expedia. Cool common room, really nice front staff guy that showed us the solar activity for the northern lights.
Reviewed on 26 March 2026
Centrum Hotel
Excellent and clean room and very friendly staff!
Reviewed on 9 March 2026
K16 apartments
Lovely well decorated apartment with everything we needed. Easy parking, excellent location. However, we booked an apartment with ocean views but were not allocated one which had ocean views.
Reviewed on 22 March 2026
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
The hotel has great views of the surrounding mountains. Its not far to walk to the supermarket, or to the town centre. The apartment was very warm with the luxury of underfloor heating.
Reviewed on 18 March 2026
Hvammstangi Cottages
Great little cottages. Spacious, comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 November 2025
Popular places to visit
Lake Myvatn
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.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern light views and shops.
Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
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.
Myvatn Nature Baths
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.
Akureyri Church
Akureyri Church is just one of the places to see in Akureyri, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the northern light views in this walkable area, or seek out the horseback riding.
