Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Akureyri featuring sailing, boating and a bay or harbour
Akureyri showing street scenes
Akureyri showing mist or fog and a small town or village
Akureyri which includes general coastal views and modern architecture
Akureyri showing a small town or village and street scenes

Popular places to visit

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
Akureyri Church featuring 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 Botanical Garden

Akureyri Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savour 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 trip to Akureyri. Discover the northern lights views in this walkable area or seek out the horse 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 lights views and shops.

Forest Lagoon

University of Akureyri

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Akureyri during your trip to Akureyri. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

University of Akureyri

Activities

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

AU$151
per adult
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

AU$275
per adult
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat
We climb the Crater Mt. Hverfjall

Dettifoss and Goðafoss Waterfall Small Group from Akureyri Port

AU$348
per adult
Dettifoss and Goðafoss Waterfall Small Group from Akureyri Port
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

AU$166
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Dimmuborgir

Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour

AU$339
per adult
Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour
Nature Baths

Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri

AU$311
per adult
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
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Our pick of the best Akureyri City Center Hotel Deals

Centrum Hotel

Centrum Hotel

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102, Akureyri, Northeast Region
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (479 reviews)
"Front desk staff very helpful. Enjoyed the room felt like I was living like an ice lander. Navigating the parking situation is a pain in the neck ."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

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Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is AU$253 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$253
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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! (953 reviews)
"This hotel is central - parking options not clear when you drive up (hotel spots are limited - street parking just below the hotel available). Rooms are clean and welcoming; lots of outlets for charging electronics; small space for spreading out (family of three). Two restaurants on the property ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
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 Matthiasarhus ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (554 reviews)
"It is close to the main street of akuyeri"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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K16 apartments
Hafnarstræti Hostel

Hafnarstræti Hostel

2 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 99-101, Akureyri
Stay at this hostel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (174 reviews)
"Great place would definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

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Hafnarstræti Hostel
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! (283 reviews)
"Appreciation for Our Stay My wife, son, and I would like to express our sincere appreciation for the wonderful experience we had during our stay from August 22 to August 23 in room 215. Having traveled extensively, I can confidently say that the hospitality and attention to detail at your hotel truly ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

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Hotel Norðurland
Lava Apartments

Lava Apartments

3 out of 5
Glerárgata 3b, Akureyri
Fully refundable
The price is AU$200 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$200
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (486 reviews)
"Very central easily accessible, clean, quiet"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Akureyri City Center

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Oddeyrin

While there might not be top attractions in Oddeyrin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon.

Oddeyrin
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Giljahverfi

While there might not be top attractions in Giljahverfi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Mud Pots.

Giljahverfi

Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

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