Title: Visit Akranes: 2026 Travel Guide for Akranes, Western Region | Expedia.com [Hotels in Akranes](https://expedia.com/Akranes-Hotels.d6145186.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Akranes](https://expedia.com/Akranes-Vacation-Rentals.d6145186.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Akranes](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Akranes.d6145186.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Akranes](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Akranes.d6145186.Car-Rental-Guide)[Akranes Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Akranes.d6145186.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Akranes ## Travel Guide ![Akranes, Iceland, February 28, 2012: Colorful houses next to the beach with mountains partially obscured by clouds in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145186/955a7309-dd37-4f1f-8997-ae027e3ba3b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akranes, Iceland, February 28, 2012: Colorful houses next to the beach with mountains partially obscured by clouds in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145186/955a7309-dd37-4f1f-8997-ae027e3ba3b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Seeing Aurora Borealis should be on everyones #bucketlist, it is one of the craziest phenomena I have ever witnessed. Visiting Iceland you have a window of time to see the #northernlights dance across the sky, out of our 10 day trip we were lucky enough to see them in their full glory on the last night. This campsite was a great place to stay and explore the nearby areas while watching the lights. #lifeatexpediagroup](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145186/d9ece170-e853-4fb8-be9a-777e46521ff5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Road side beauty #AquaTrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145186/38b6cfe4-f499-473b-86b6-b94c86bd5563.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iceland impressions.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145186/24e44dad-ed79-4f7c-8419-f9a9d9641ed6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Akranes Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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(277 reviews) The room was clean compact and had all amenities required for a person to stay here Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Reykjavik-Hotels-Ingholt-Apartments-From-Center-Hotels.h70539172.Hotel-Information) ![Rey Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4950000/4945500/4945481/65b0a720_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rey Apartments Grettisgata 2a Reykjavik Stay at this aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,062 reviews) Apartment was wonderful, amazing location! Super clean and comfortable, staff was friendly. I’d prefer to give 4.5 stars but that isn’t available. Only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was a few minor details. Seeing as it is an apartment with a kitchenette and kitchenware, it would have been great to ... 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Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.com/Akranes-Lighthouse-Akranes.d6102114.Vacation-Attraction) #### Leynir Golf Club 3/5(1 review) Enjoy a round of golf in Akranes at Leynir Golf Club. Stroll along the waterfront in this trendy area, or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.com/Leynir-Golf-Club-Akranes.d6250465.Vacation-Attraction) #### Guðlaug Baths Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Guðlaug Baths during your travels in Akranes. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Gulaug-Baths-Akranes.d553248635998062045.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Akranes ![This beautiful waterfall is a hard climb but so worth the beauty at the top. 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