Northern Iceland
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Iceland
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
Nice room and good facilities, breakfast range was good and tasty. Parking was free and convenient
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Fosshotel Myvatn
Excellent breakfast. Beautiful view. Convenient. Very friendly staff. Big room & bathroom.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Centrum Hotel
Room was great. Parking indicated on site but it’s in a public parking lot across the street that’s only free before 10:00 and after 16:00. We had to walk through the entire restaurant to get to the checkin counter at the bar, but the room was nice and clean. Lots of shopping and food options ...
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
K16 apartments
Really appreciated first class laundry facility. Kitchen well equipped, lovely spacious modern apartment. Only problem was the dreadful bed - no proper mattress, just a kind of soft non-supporting topper. Both of us awoke with back pain.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Very good laundry.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Aurora Igloo North
Really nice stay, comfy and clean.The best way to enjoy the northern lights!
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
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.
Myvatn Nature Baths
Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Guided Lava Caving Small Group Tour From Reykjavik
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
