Northern Iceland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Godafoss showing mist or fog and a waterfall
Akureyri which includes interior views and modern architecture
Akureyri Church featuring 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 a bay or harbour

Akureyri City Center

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Akureyri City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Akureyri Church and Centre for Visual Arts.

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
Hotel Edda Akureyri

Hotel Edda Akureyri

3 out of 5
Thorunnarstraeti, Akureyri, Northeast Region
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Akureyri Botanical Garden and Lystigarður ...
8/10 Very Good! (535 reviews)
Clean college dorm with central location
"It is a very clean college dorm. There are several toilets and shower rooms and we did not have to wait to use them. The surrounding was quiet and the location is very good."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Hotel Edda Akureyri
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Reynihlid, Myvatn, Northeast Region
The price is NZ$712 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$712
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (692 reviews)
Great place
"Excellent service, good food, great location."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri, Northeastern Region
The price is NZ$530 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$530
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Good"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 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! (529 reviews)
"Location is great. Can walk everywhere. Fell in love with Akureyri. The host is so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

K16 apartments
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! (208 reviews)
"Fantastic views from the panoramic windows. Comfy beds and great service. Great location."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
North Apartments Suites

North Apartments Suites

3.5 out of 5
24 Tryggvabraut, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Glerártorg and Centre for Visual Arts are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (64 reviews)
"Good spot for exploring northern Iceland and short walk to supermarkets and town centre"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

North Apartments Suites
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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