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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P15,150 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P15,150
P17,189 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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! (408 reviews)
"Very clean, spacious room and bathroom; breakfast is very good, a lot of choices"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Sel Hotel Mývatn
Hotel Edda Akureyri
Hotel Edda Akureyri
3 out of 5
Thorunnarstraeti, Akureyri, Northeast Region
The price is P6,560 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
P6,560
P7,653 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
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! (493 reviews)
"A very modern and clean hotel. All sites of interest to us were in easy walking distance of the hotel. Many open spaces and brilliant views of the fjord from the bedroom window. A short 15 minute walk to the harbour and then caught a boat to see whales (we saw three species). Also an easy walk to ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Hotel Edda Akureyri
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is P14,644 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
P14,644
P16,627 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! (916 reviews)
"This property is central within Akureyri. The people at the front desk were so nice and also helpful. We had no problem parking, but I think we got lucky. There is no dedicated parking, so you have to find a place on the street."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (517 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

K16 apartments
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! (201 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable place. Enjoyed the hot tub."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
North Apartments Suites
North Apartments Suites
3.5 out of 5
24 Tryggvabraut, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Glerártorg and Centre for Visual Arts are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (62 reviews)
"Good spot for exploring northern Iceland and short walk to supermarkets and town centre"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

North Apartments Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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