Northern Iceland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Northern Iceland
Akureyri City Center
While visiting Akureyri City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Centre for Visual Arts.
Oddeyrin
While there might not be top attractions in Oddeyrin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden.
Giljahverfi
While there might not be top attractions in Giljahverfi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.
Centrum Hotel
Everything was perfect, will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Good room, beautiful view, staff on the evenings were great and the wake up call for the northern lights is a great touch. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Lovely hotel - really clean rooms, comfy beds and lovely Occitaine toiletries. Had all the amenities we needed. Nice surprise that the Tv was mainly British channels so we watched a little before bed. We had breakfast included in our package - recommend as it was very filling. My teen loved the waffle ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
K16 apartments
Spacious room. Great facilities. Nearby parking. We were impressed with the comfort and size of the apartment. There is on site parking and overspill just over the road Walk into the town centre is about 2 mins and a 10 min drive to the airport
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Spotless modern comfortable accommodation. Warm and well appointed- spa fab - plenty of hot water. Great views and very helpful staff with excellent communication.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hvammstangi Cottages
Great little cottages. Spacious, comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Lake Myvatn
Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.
Myvatn Nature Baths
Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.
Godafoss
Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River.
Dettifoss
Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.
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.
Activities
Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
