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

Godafoss Waterfall

Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House

NZ$205
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

NZ$165
per adult
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Godafoss waterfall

Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

NZ$332
per adult
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

NZ$300
per adult
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

NZ$180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Five humpback whales swimming by RIB boat in Eyjafjörður fjord, out of Akureyri.

RIB boat express: Whales, Eyjafjord and Akureyri

NZ$313
per adult
RIB boat express: Whales, Eyjafjord and Akureyri
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Our pick of the best Akureyri City Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is NZ$487 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$487
27 July - 28 July
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! (924 reviews)
"Beautiful property and location. Very hot in rooms with the tiniest of windows and poor air circulation. Small fan provided but it didn’t help. Only one elevator made check in and checkout a slow process. Parking an issue too. Good amenities, Very nice staff."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
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! (276 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

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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 Akureyri Church ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (425 reviews)
"Great location. While I was here they were transitioning into some newly acquired space. Getting around the property was a little odd but of course this will be temporary. I thoroughly enjoyed staying here. The back of the property walks out to public parking and the front walks out to a pedestrian ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 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! (523 reviews)
"Nice and clean apartment with elevator, onsite parking and in room washer/dryer!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 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 Akureyri Church are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (157 reviews)
"Staying in a pod was such a unique experience. Pod walls are not soundproof, but cozy and have a TV for an ultimate movie watching experience. The full kitchen was super convenient and common areas and bathrooms were kept very clean. Parking in P1 and P2 is paid during the day and free past 4pm, ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

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Lava Apartments

Lava Apartments

3 out of 5
Glerárgata 3b, Akureyri
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$290 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$290
31 July - 1 Aug
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 Akureyri Church are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (478 reviews)
"Super clean, compact, and in a very convenient location."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 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 Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden.

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 Akureyri Church.

Giljahverfi

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