Northern Iceland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern Iceland
Where to stay in Northern Iceland
Akureyri City Center
While visiting Akureyri City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Centre for Visual Arts.
Oddeyrin
While there might not be top attractions in Oddeyrin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden.
Giljahverfi
While there might not be top attractions in Giljahverfi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.
Fosshotel Myvatn
Yes, very nice.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Akureyri
Wonderful 3 night stay. The hotel was modern with an excellent bar and breakfast room/restaurant. Staff were polite and helpful. Ideal location. Close to harbour for boat trips and 40 minute walk along the fjord to the airport.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Centrum Hotel
Everything was perfect, will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
K16 apartments
Amazing apartment just close to everything :) Is my second time staying here, is clean, comfortable, kitchen has all the equipment needed :) There is free parking outside. The host was so lovely and very responsive when i needed something. Definitely the best place to stay in Akureyri. I will come ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Spotless modern comfortable accommodation. Warm and well appointed- spa fab - plenty of hot water. Great views and very helpful staff with excellent communication.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hvammstangi Cottages
Great little cottages. Spacious, comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.
Myvatn Nature Baths
Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.
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.
Dettifoss
Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.
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
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik
Whale Watching including Whales of Iceland admission
Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik
