Northern Iceland Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Northern Iceland
Akureyri City Center
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Akureyri City Center and surrounding area, you can visit Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon.
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.
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.
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Wonderful place to stay if you are around the area. Parking just right in front of the hotel. Room is clean n updated. Toilet and shower are all great. Hot water n water pressure is good. Manage to catch aurora lights on my 4th night in Iceland all thanks to the staff who taught me to spot the values ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Fantastic!!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Centrum Hotel
Nice clean rooms, hotel has a nice restaurant and bar and is centrally located.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
K16 apartments
Lovely clean and spacious apaetment with large lounge with well-equipped kitchen and separate bedroom with large very comfortable bed. Great location and from the balcony, we could see across to the beautiful church and thrn downwards to the sea and mountains beyond. It was so close to the high street, ...
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hvammstangi Cottages
Great little cottages. Spacious, comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Absolutely superb, could not have been better. Facilities excellent. Brilliant location. Extremely helpful staff. Clean with everything needed available. Views were unbelievable too. Couldn’t have asked for more or a better experience. Thank you very much
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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Popular places to visit
Lake Myvatn
Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland.
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.
Myvatn Nature Baths
Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.
Dettifoss
Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.
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.
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.
Activities
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik
