Akureyri City Center

Akureyri

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Akureyri which includes modern architecture and general coastal views
Akureyri featuring street scenes and a small town or village

Popular places to visit

Akureyri featuring modern architecture and street scenes

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
Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral

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.

Akureyri Church
Akureyri's botanical garden is one of the most northerly in the world

Akureyri Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Akureyri Botanical Garden

Centre for Visual Arts

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Centre for Visual Arts during your travels in Akureyri. Discover the northern light views in this walkable area, or seek out the horseback riding.

Centre for Visual Arts

Forest Lagoon

You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern light views and shops.

Forest Lagoon

University of Akureyri

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Akureyri, during your trip to Akureyri. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

University of Akureyri

Things to do

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

$99
per adult
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

$180
per adult
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

$109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Five humpback whales swimming by RIB boat in Eyjafjörður fjord, out of Akureyri.

RIB boat express: Whales, Eyjafjord and Akureyri

$188
per adult
RIB boat express: Whales, Eyjafjord and Akureyri
City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri

City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri

$135
per adult
City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri
We climb the Crater Mt. Hverfjall

Dettifoss and Goðafoss Waterfall Small Group from Akureyri Port

$228
per adult
Dettifoss and Goðafoss Waterfall Small Group from Akureyri Port
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Akureyri City Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
$256 nightly
The price is $290 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$290 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (924 reviews)
"Beautiful property and location. Very hot in rooms with the tiniest of windows and poor air circulation. Small fan provided but it didn’t help. Only one elevator made check in and checkout a slow process. Parking an issue too. Good amenities, Very nice staff."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Hotel Norðurland

Hotel Norðurland

3 out of 5
Geislagata 7, Akureyri
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (278 reviews)
"Friendly staff Quiet surroundings"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

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Hotel Norðurland
Centrum Hotel

Centrum Hotel

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102, Akureyri, Northeast Region
$135 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$156 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (423 reviews)
"Great location. While I was here they were transitioning into some newly acquired space. Getting around the property was a little odd but of course this will be temporary. I thoroughly enjoyed staying here. The back of the property walks out to public parking and the front walks out to a pedestrian ..."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Centrum Hotel
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! (523 reviews)
"Nice and clean apartment with elevator, onsite parking and in room washer/dryer!"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

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K16 apartments
Hafnarstræti Hostel

Hafnarstræti Hostel

2 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 99-101, Akureyri
$79 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$94 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hostel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (157 reviews)
"Staying in a pod was such a unique experience. Pod walls are not soundproof, but cozy and have a TV for an ultimate movie watching experience. The full kitchen was super convenient and common areas and bathrooms were kept very clean. Parking in P1 and P2 is paid during the day and free past 4pm, ..."

Reviewed on May 8, 2025

Hafnarstræti Hostel
Lava Apartments

Lava Apartments

3 out of 5
Glerárgata 3b, Akureyri
$147 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
$171 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (478 reviews)
"Super clean, compact, and in a very convenient location."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Lava Apartments
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Other neighborhoods around Akureyri City Center

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Oddeyrin

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Akureyri Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Oddeyrin
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Giljahverfi

Though Giljahverfi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Akureyri Church.

Giljahverfi
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