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
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
The room was great, and we especially loved being able to get a call when the aurora borealis was out! Thanks to the hotel staff, we had the incredible experience of seeing the Northern lights right outside the hotel door.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
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
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
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Absolutely superb, could not have been better. Facilities excellent. Brilliant location. Extremely helpful staff. Clean with everything needed available. Views were unbelievable too. Couldn’t have asked for more or a better experience. Thank you very much
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hvammstangi Cottages
Great little cottages. Spacious, comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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.
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.
Myvatn Nature Baths
Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.
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.
Hvitserkur
You can find out about the history of Hvammstangi with a visit to Hvitserkur. Wander the riverfront and beaches while you're in the area.
Things to do
From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
