Northern Iceland

Travel Guide

Godafoss which includes a cascade and mist or fog
Akureyri showing modern architecture and interior views
Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral
Namafjall
Myvatn Nature Baths which includes a luxury hotel or resort and a hot spring

Where to stay in Northern Iceland

Akureyri featuring sailing, boating and general coastal views

Akureyri City Center

If you're spending some time in Akureyri City Center, Akureyri Church and Centre for Visual Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Akureyri City Center
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Oddeyrin

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
Sel Hotel Mývatn
Sel Hotel Mývatn
3.5 out of 5
Skútustaðir 2C, Myvatn, Mývatn
The price is P13,081 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P13,081
P14,891 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Myvatn. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (403 reviews)
"Good facilities including hot tubs, bathrobe n slippers provided too. Breakfast included was substantial n waffles an added bonus 😊"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Sel Hotel Mývatn
Hotel Edda Akureyri
Hotel Edda Akureyri
3 out of 5
Thorunnarstraeti, Akureyri, Northeast Region
The price is P6,591 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P6,591
P7,689 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Akureyri Botanical Garden and Lystigarður ...
8/10 Very Good! (490 reviews)
"Comfortable beds. Good location near the city center and next to the swimming pool. Too few showers in the common areas. The last floor, for example, has only 1 shower and 2 WCs for 10 rooms (some of which are triple rooms) which is more than insufficient at busy times (morning, evening)."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Hotel Edda Akureyri
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is P14,670 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
P14,670
P16,656 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & 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! (914 reviews)
"Outstanding customer service. Front desk helpful, courteous, and professional: from advice to local bookings to problem-solving. The location also is unbeatable: right in the heart of the town and just below the church on the hill, a major visual landmark."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
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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! (516 reviews)
Cozy seaside apartment
"Apartment was perfectly situated in the cute seaside town. Very walkable to delicious cafés and restaurants. Very spacious one bedroom unit. Laundry in unit was really convenient. Little balcony gave some far off view of the water. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

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Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
3.5 out of 5
Búðartröð 2, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions Laxdal House and Akureyri Botanical Garden are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (200 reviews)
"Loved the hot tub on the patio, full kitchen and laundry."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
North Mountain View Suites
North Mountain View Suites
3.5 out of 5
Leifsstaðir 2, Akureyri, Northeastern Region
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Forest Lagoon and Icelandic Aviation Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Everything was absolutely incredible! Our favorite place in Iceland we stayed at"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

North Mountain View Suites
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Popular places to visit

Myvatn featuring a lake or waterhole and a sunset

Lake Myvatn

Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland.

Lake Myvatn
Myvatn Nature Baths which includes a luxury hotel or resort and a hot spring as well as a small group of people

Myvatn Nature Baths

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

Myvatn Nature Baths
Godafoss showing mist or fog and a cascade

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.

Godafoss
Dettifoss showing a waterfall

Dettifoss

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

Dettifoss
Hvitserkur

Hvitserkur

You can find out about the history of Hvammstangi when you stop by Hvitserkur. Wander the riverfront and beaches while you're in the area.

Hvitserkur
Akureyri which includes street scenes and modern architecture

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

Things to do

Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers

Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers

P7,137
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
From Reykjavík: South Coast Day Trip with Glacier Hike

Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

P10,044
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls
Lake, mountain and a small house in a field in Iceland

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour

P7,332
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour
Iceland Secret Lagoon Admission Ticket

Iceland Secret Lagoon Admission Ticket

P1,875
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Iceland Secret Lagoon Admission Ticket
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

P2,972
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Glacier Lagoon

Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) Full Day Tour

P11,160
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) Full Day Tour
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Akureyri featuring a coastal town

Akureyri

Husavik

Husavik