Akureyri City Center
Akureyri
Visit Akureyri City Center
Popular places to visit
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.
Akureyri Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Centre for Visual Arts
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Centre for Visual Arts during your travels in Akureyri. Discover the northern light views in this walkable area, or seek out the horseback riding.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern light views and shops.
Hlidarfjall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hlidarfjall during your travels in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Akureyri City Center Hotel Deals
K16 apartments
The studio was very central to the town centre. Everything was nearby except the supermarkets, which was a bit of a walk. The studio was very clean and had everything we needed. If we return we would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Good and clean hotel. Accommodated us after we were a few days later than expected due to weather conditions
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Centrum Hotel
Great location, right in the middle of a lively resort town.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Hotel Norðurland
Friendly staff. Convenient location. Walk to downtown in a few minutes. Very nice breakfast. No elevator if that is a concern for you.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025
Hafnarstræti Hostel
Tv remote didn’t work in room, and the power outlets in the pods barely worked as well
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Lava Apartments
Parking was free and close. Easily walkable to the downtown area. Not staff on site other than cleaning crew. Entry was done with codes given through email.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Akureyri City Center
Oddeyrin
When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Giljahverfi
Though Giljahverfi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Mud Pots.
