Akureyri City Center Travel Guide
Akureyri
Visit Akureyri City Center
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.
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.
Hlidarfjall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hlidarfjall during your travels in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Akureyri Snowshoeing with The Traveling Viking
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Top hotels in Akureyri City Center
Centrum Hotel
Nice clean rooms, hotel has a nice restaurant and bar and is centrally located.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Excellent value for money for Iceland. Room was clean and well equipped. Breakfast was inclusive and a good fresh selection. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
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
Lava Apartments
The accomodation was clran and contained all we needed for a comfortable stay. Contact with staff was minimal but satisfactory. The heat of the shower water wasnt great. The lighting was inadewuate
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hafnarstræti Hostel
Good place to stay
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hotel Norðurland
Fresh breakfast, clean room
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Akureyri City Center
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.
