Northern Iceland
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Hotel Akureyri
"Convenient location. You can walk down to shops and restaurants. Our rooms are clean and updated and best thing was breakfast was included and many varieties."
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Centrum Hotel
"Overall nice hotel. But no parking. Need to park the car in the city park. The hotel has 2 separated building. In one building, it doesn’t have wifi signal at all. A bit noise outside."
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Hótel Laxá
"I would avoid staying at the Lake Myvatyn area. The midge swarms are too much."
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
"Shared laundry was the plus point"
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

K16 apartments
"It's a nice apartment, clean and cozy."
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

North Mountain View Suites
"Very clean cozy perfect getaway from the city beutiful place fo relax"
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026
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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.

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

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.

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

Akureyri Church
Marvel at the stained-glass panel and the huge pipe organ that are among the treasures of this modern church that towers over the city.
Things to do

Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide

Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik

Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

Reykjavik: Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink
- Lake Myvatn
- Vatnajökull National Park
- Forest Lagoon
- Vatnajokull
- Dettifoss
- Godafoss
- Myvatn Nature Baths
- Akureyri Church
- Akureyri Botanical Garden
- Hvitserkur
- Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths
- Skagafjordur Folk Museum
- Blonduos Church
- Mount Maelifell
- Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
- Ásbyrgi
- Hlidarfjall
- Jokulsargljufur National Park
- Dimmuborgir
- Husavik Harbour
- Hveravellir Hot Springs
- University of Akureyri
- Icelandic Seal Center Museum
- Illugastadir seal watching
- Namafjall
- Arctic Henge
- Krafla Volcano
- Siglo Marina
- Hverfjall Crater
- Reykjafoss Waterfall
- Hlidarfjall Akureyri
- Húsavík Whale Museum




