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.
Fosshotel Myvatn
Yes, very nice.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Hotel Akureyri
Wonderful 3 night stay. The hotel was modern with an excellent bar and breakfast room/restaurant. Staff were polite and helpful. Ideal location. Close to harbour for boat trips and 40 minute walk along the fjord to the airport.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
Centrum Hotel
Everything was perfect, will definitely be back!
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
K16 apartments
Amazing apartment just close to everything :) Is my second time staying here, is clean, comfortable, kitchen has all the equipment needed :) There is free parking outside. The host was so lovely and very responsive when i needed something. Definitely the best place to stay in Akureyri. I will come ...
Reviewed on Mar 6, 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 Jan 27, 2026
Hvammstangi Cottages
Great little cottages. Spacious, comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 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 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.
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.
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
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik
Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Whale-Watching Cruise from Reykjavík
- Vatnajökull National Park
- Lake Myvatn
- Forest Lagoon
- Vatnajokull
- Myvatn Nature Baths
- Godafoss
- Dettifoss
- Akureyri Church
- Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
- Hvitserkur
- Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths
- Husavik Harbour
- Dimmuborgir
- Akureyri Botanical Garden
- Skagafjordur Folk Museum
- Mount Maelifell
- Namafjall
- Blonduos Church
- Hveravellir Hot Springs
- Jokulsargljufur National Park
- Hlidarfjall
- Hlidarfjall Akureyri
- Krafla Volcano
- Ásbyrgi
- Icelandic Seal Center Museum
- Illugastadir seal watching
- Icelandic Aviation Museum
- Hverarondor Hverir
- Port of Dalvik
- University of Akureyri
- Sulur
- Hverfjall Crater