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$152
per adult
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
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
Godafoss Waterfall

Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

AU$254
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port
Husky Petting, in Akureyri

Husky Petting, in Akureyri

AU$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Husky Petting, in Akureyri
Akureyri Hop on Hop off tour

Akureyri Hop on Hop off tour

AU$105
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Akureyri Hop on Hop off tour
From Akureyri: Hverir and Lake Myvatn Geothermal Baths Tour

From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn

AU$338
per adult
From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn
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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 Akureyri Church ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (432 reviews)
"At first they couldn't find our reservation. It all worked out."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 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$366 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$366
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (932 reviews)
"It’s the place to stay. Feel the heartbeat of this community right here."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 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! (280 reviews)
"Staff was amazing! The hotel its self is so cozy and the drive is definitely worth it. There is also a waterfall you can hike to from the hotel"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Norðurland
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 Akureyri Church are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (159 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 8 May 2025

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Hafnarstræti Hostel
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! (528 reviews)
"Excellent location. Clean and all amenities"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

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K16 apartments
Acco Luxury Apartments

Acco Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
Skipagata 2, Akureyri
The price is AU$585 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$585
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy laundry facilities, Netflix, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri ...
9/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews)
"Extremely clean, modern, beautiful apartment near everything! Five stars for this place!"

Reviewed on 31 May 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 Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden.

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 Akureyri Church.

Giljahverfi

Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

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