Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Akureyri featuring sailing, boating and a bay or harbour
Akureyri showing street scenes
Akureyri showing mist or fog and a small town or village
Akureyri which includes general coastal views and modern architecture
Akureyri showing a small town or village and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Akureyri which includes street scenes and modern architecture

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall

Whether you are attending a conference or want to be entertained by music, theater or art, this waterfront building has it covered.

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
Akureyri Church featuring a church or cathedral

Akureyri Church

Marvel at the stained-glass panel and the huge pipe organ that are among the treasures of this modern church that towers over the city.

Akureyri Church
Akureyri Botanical Garden

Akureyri Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Akureyri Botanical Garden

Centre for Visual Arts

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Centre for Visual Arts during your trip to Akureyri. Discover the northern lights views in this walkable area or seek out the horse riding.

Centre for Visual Arts

Forest Lagoon

You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.

Forest Lagoon

University of Akureyri

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Akureyri during your trip to Akureyri. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

University of Akureyri

Activities

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

NZ$169
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

NZ$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Dimmuborgir

Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour

NZ$321
per adult
Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour
Nature Baths

Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri

NZ$349
per adult
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

NZ$307
per adult
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat
From Akureyri: Hverir and Lake Myvatn Geothermal Baths Tour

From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn

NZ$192
per adult
From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn
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Our pick of the best Akureyri City Center Hotel Deals

Centrum Hotel

Centrum Hotel

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102, Akureyri, Northeast Region
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (491 reviews)
"This hotel is very clean and cozy. There is a nice restaurant downstairs, also very cozy... The type of place that a person would feel perfectly comfortable eating alone in. There is also a beautiful bar and lounge area at the back of the property. Friendly staff, great location in the heart of the ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is NZ$242 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
NZ$242
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (959 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. Walkable distance to tourist attractions. Parking is the only nitpick"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
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 Matthiasarhus ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (559 reviews)
"The room was super clean and beds were very comfortable. Staff was very responsive to any questions we had."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

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K16 apartments
Hafnarstræti Hostel

Hafnarstræti Hostel

2 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 99-101, Akureyri
Stay at this hostel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (176 reviews)
"Location was in the heart of the city and pods were cozy"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Hafnarstræti Hostel
Hotel Norðurland

Hotel Norðurland

3 out of 5
Geislagata 7, Akureyri
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (286 reviews)
Great hotel, the staff make it special
"Outstanding customer service. Comfortable and clean room. Good shower. Bed cosy. Great location. Fabulous area for the Northern Lights. Great choices for breakfast, including good healthy options for me."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Lava Apartments

Lava Apartments

3 out of 5
Glerárgata 3b, Akureyri
The price is NZ$199 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$199
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (488 reviews)
"Very central easily accessible, clean, quiet"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Akureyri City Center

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Oddeyrin

While there might not be top attractions in Oddeyrin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon.

Oddeyrin
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Giljahverfi

While there might not be top attractions in Giljahverfi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Mud Pots.

Giljahverfi

Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

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