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
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Reynihlid, Myvatn, Northeast Region
The price is NZ$693 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$693
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (695 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$535 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$535
26 Aug - 27 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! (999 reviews)
"I stayed at the hotel for a few days after being released from the hospital after surgery on a broken ankle. I stayed while waiting for my travel insurance to arrange transportation back home in the United States. The staff were all so nice and helpful since it was not easy for me to get around. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Akureyri

Hotel Akureyri

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 67, Akureyri
The price is NZ$394 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$394
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Matthiasarhus and Catholic Church are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (256 reviews)
"Looked like the street the hotel was on was doing a lot of renovations and building. Didn’t affect our stay. I loved the decor a lot! It was so eclectic and fun. Breakfast was great and we were in walking distance of their downtown area. So it was perfect for exploring."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Hotel Akureyri
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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! (535 reviews)
"Very nice place with free parking. Has everything you need including a laundry room with free washer/dryer"

Reviewed on 14 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! (213 reviews)
"Excellent hot tub and bed. We had an amazing view of the fjord"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Acco Luxury Apartments

Acco Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
Skipagata 2, Akureyri
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy laundry facilities, Netflix, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri ...
9/10 Wonderful! (166 reviews)
"Very convenient. No response from staff. Loved staying there though. Very nice place. Spacious, clean, modern. In the middle of a great area."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

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Popular places to visit

Myvatn showing a sunset and a lake or waterhole

Lake Myvatn

Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland.

Lake Myvatn
Myvatn Nature Baths showing a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a small group of people

Myvatn Nature Baths

Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.

Myvatn Nature Baths
Godafoss which includes a cascade and mist or fog

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.

Godafoss
Dettifoss featuring a cascade

Dettifoss

Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.

Dettifoss
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
Hvitserkur

Hvitserkur

You can find out about the history of Hvammstangi with a visit to Hvitserkur. Wander the riverfront and beaches while you're in the area.

Hvitserkur

Activities

Picture 1 for Activity Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

NZ$337
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers

Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers

NZ$215
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

NZ$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Lake, mountain and a small house in a field in Iceland

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour

NZ$221
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour
Whale Watching

Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik

NZ$146
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras

NZ$73
per adult
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
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Cities near Northern Iceland

Akureyri which includes a coastal town

Akureyri

Husavik

Husavik

Myvatn Nature Baths showing a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a small group of people

Myvatn

Godafoss showing a waterfall and mist or fog

Laugar