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

4/5(6 reviews)

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

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

Godafoss Waterfall

Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House

Rp1.999.853
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Rp1.603.305
per adult
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri

Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri

Rp1.580.836
per adult
Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri
Diamond Circle Tour with Waterfalls From Akureyri

Diamond Circle Tour with Waterfalls From Akureyri

Rp5.237.710
per adult
Diamond Circle Tour with Waterfalls From Akureyri
Godafoss waterfall

Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Rp3.237.857
per adult
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Viti

Diamond Circle, Waterfalls and Amazing Landscapes from Akureyri

Rp6.190.021
per adult
Diamond Circle, Waterfalls and Amazing Landscapes from Akureyri
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Top hotels in Akureyri City Center

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is Rp4.167.303 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp4.167.303
Rp4.732.245 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (921 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Location is ideal to check out the town. Highly recommend after doing the loop"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Hotel Norðurland

Hotel Norðurland

3 out of 5
Geislagata 7, Akureyri
The price is Rp4.739.529 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp4.739.529
Rp5.367.399 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (274 reviews)
"The hotel is right at the heart of Akureyri, excellent location, walkable distance to almost all tourist spots in town. Just a bit noisy at night as pedestrians are on their way to bars and restaurants, and crazy sports car revving at night during our stay, which is extremely disturbing. The hotel ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Hotel Norðurland
Centrum Hotel

Centrum Hotel

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102, Akureyri, Northeast Region
The price is Rp2.916.172 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp2.916.172
Rp3.343.473 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (419 reviews)
Have you heard about the birds…
"Great place in the middle of town, was a little noisy in the early AM because the birds were fighting over the garbage outside on the ground floor underneath the windows. Otherwise clean and spacious."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Centrum Hotel
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 Akureyri Church ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (521 reviews)
"I love that they emailed us check-in instructions. It was very convenient. The place was very clean and comfortable. Beautiful location right in town. It was very nice that they had a wash washer and dryer as well."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

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K16 apartments
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 Akureyri Church are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (156 reviews)
"Staying in a pod was such a unique experience. Pod walls are not soundproof, but cozy and have a TV for an ultimate movie watching experience. The full kitchen was super convenient and common areas and bathrooms were kept very clean. Parking in P1 and P2 is paid during the day and free past 4pm, ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

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Hafnarstræti Hostel
Lava Apartments

Lava Apartments

3 out of 5
Glerárgata 3b, Akureyri
The price is Rp2.670.672 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
Rp2.670.672
Rp3.070.985 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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 Akureyri Church are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (476 reviews)
"Okay to stay . Parking is behind the property which is inconvenient if with family and few bags."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 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 Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden.

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 Akureyri Church.

Giljahverfi

Akureyri City Center Travel Guide