Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

Akureyri

Akureyri which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and boating
Akureyri featuring street scenes
Akureyri which includes a small town or village and mist or fog
Akureyri featuring modern architecture and general coastal views
Akureyri which includes a small town or village and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Akureyri showing modern architecture and street scenes

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.

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral

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 Church
Akureyri Botanical Garden

Akureyri Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Akureyri Botanical Garden

Centre for Visual Arts

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Centre for Visual Arts during your trip to Akureyri. Discover the northern lights views in this walkable area or seek out the horse riding.

Centre for Visual Arts

Forest Lagoon

You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.

Forest Lagoon

University of Akureyri

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Akureyri during your trip to Akureyri. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

University of Akureyri

Things to do

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Rp1.646.865
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Rp1.815.366
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Akureyri Siglufjörður Half Day Tour to the Arctic Coastline

Akureyri Siglufjörður Half Day Tour to the Arctic Coastline

Rp3.422.172
per adult
Akureyri Siglufjörður Half Day Tour to the Arctic Coastline
Nature Baths

Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri

Rp3.402.617
per adult
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
Dimmuborgir

Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour

Rp3.128.843
per adult
Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour
From Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall Guided Trip with Transfers

From Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall Guided Trip with Transfers

Rp2.092.414
per adult
From Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall Guided Trip with Transfers
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Top hotels in Akureyri City Center

Centrum Hotel

Centrum Hotel

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102, Akureyri, Northeast Region
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (491 reviews)
"This hotel is very clean and cozy. There is a nice restaurant downstairs, also very cozy... The type of place that a person would feel perfectly comfortable eating alone in. There is also a beautiful bar and lounge area at the back of the property. Friendly staff, great location in the heart of the ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is Rp2.136.511 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
Rp2.136.511
Rp2.480.120 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (959 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. Walkable distance to tourist attractions. Parking is the only nitpick"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
K16 apartments

K16 apartments

3.5 out of 5
Kaupvangstræti 16, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (559 reviews)
"The room was super clean and beds were very comfortable. Staff was very responsive to any questions we had."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

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Hafnarstræti Hostel

Hafnarstræti Hostel

2 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 99-101, Akureyri
Stay at this hostel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (176 reviews)
"Location was in the heart of the city and pods were cozy"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Hotel Norðurland

Hotel Norðurland

3 out of 5
Geislagata 7, Akureyri
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (289 reviews)
"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 5 Oct 2025

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Lava Apartments

Lava Apartments

3 out of 5
Glerárgata 3b, Akureyri
The price is Rp1.593.369 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
Rp1.593.369
Rp1.876.848 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (489 reviews)
"Very central easily accessible, clean, quiet"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Akureyri City Center

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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.

Oddeyrin
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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.

Giljahverfi

Akureyri City Center Travel Guide