Northern Iceland
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Iceland
Where to stay in Northern Iceland
Akureyri City Center
If you're spending some time in Akureyri City Center, Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Centre for Visual Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Oddeyrin
When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Giljahverfi
Though Giljahverfi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.
Hotel Akureyri
Our bedroom had a wall view but it was beautiful remodeled. The lounge and the breakfast buffet were amazing with a wide variety of options. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Fosshotel Myvatn
The hotel is great, but the place is very remote.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Centrum Hotel
Very comfortable 2-day stay at Centrum Hotel. My room was clean and everything worked they way it is supposed to. Although I didn't have an opportunity to eat or have a drink there, the downstairs bar looked very inviting.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
K16 apartments
Really appreciated first class laundry facility. Kitchen well equipped, lovely spacious modern apartment. Only problem was the dreadful bed - no proper mattress, just a kind of soft non-supporting topper. Both of us awoke with back pain.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Very good laundry.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Svartaborg
We absolutely loved it. An excellent "cottage" complete for a long term stay with very nice appointments and a gorgeous serene and peaceful view. It is about 30 minutes from towns and grocery stores so plan ahead. The hosts were very helpful and responsive.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
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 light 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland
Reykjavik: Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink
- Vatnajökull National Park
- Lake Myvatn
- Forest Lagoon
- Vatnajokull
- Myvatn Nature Baths
- Dettifoss
- Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
- Godafoss
- Akureyri Church
- Hvitserkur
- Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths
- Akureyri Botanical Garden
- Hveravellir Hot Springs
- Husavik Harbour
- Hverfjall Crater
- Blonduos Church
- Jokulsargljufur National Park
- Skagafjordur Folk Museum
- Krafla Volcano
- Dimmuborgir
- Mount Maelifell
- University of Akureyri
- Hlidarfjall
- Ásbyrgi
- Askja
- Namafjall
- Icelandic Seal Center Museum
- Arctic Henge
- Sulur
- Hverarondor Hverir
- Illugastadir seal watching
- Krafla
