Northern Iceland Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Northern Iceland
Akureyri City Center
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Akureyri City Center and surrounding area, you can visit Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon.
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.
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.
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
place amazing, parking available and the restaurant was awesome incredible food
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Fosshotel Myvatn
Beautiful hotel, completely spotless everywhere, restaurant served delicious dinner and breakfast and the bar had a great variety. Staff were wonderful such warm and friendly service from check in desk through to restaurant and bar. It’s in a great location to explore the geothermal area of Mývatn. ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Centrum Hotel
Nice clean rooms, hotel has a nice restaurant and bar and is centrally located.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
K16 apartments
Lovely clean and spacious apaetment with large lounge with well-equipped kitchen and separate bedroom with large very comfortable bed. Great location and from the balcony, we could see across to the beautiful church and thrn downwards to the sea and mountains beyond. It was so close to the high street, ...
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hvammstangi Cottages
Great little cottages. Spacious, comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Spotless modern comfortable accommodation. Warm and well appointed- spa fab - plenty of hot water. Great views and very helpful staff with excellent communication.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 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 lights views and shops.
Myvatn Nature Baths
Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.
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.
Dettifoss
Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik
Small Group - Snæfellsnes National Park Day Tour
