Northern Iceland
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Northern Iceland
Akureyri City Center
If you're spending some time in Akureyri City Center, Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Centre for Visual Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Oddeyrin
When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden, 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 Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.
Hotel Akureyri
"Rooms were very small and lack of places to hang jackets and put luggage. However very clean, design elements felt luxury. Great breakfast!"
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Fosshotel Myvatn
"Very good"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Centrum Hotel
"It was not a good check in experience. Also the hotel doesn't offer free parking as mentioned in their listing."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
K16 apartments
"아이슬란드 9박했는데. 넘버1숙소입니다 가장넓고 깨끗하고 tv 냉장고 오븐 인덕션 세탁기 건조기 전자레인지 없는것이 없어요 가장완벽한숙소입니다 냉장고 없는곳도 많은데 정말 최고의 숙소입니다"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
"Great location, very quiet, nice view."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Svartaborg
"We absolutely loved it. An excellent "cottage" complete for a long term stay with very nice appointments and a gorgeous serene and peaceful view. It is about 30 minutes from towns and grocery stores so plan ahead. The hosts were very helpful and responsive."
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
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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.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern light views and shops.
Dettifoss
Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
