Akureyri City Center
Akureyri





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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.

Akureyri Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Centre for Visual Arts
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Centre for Visual Arts during your travels in Akureyri. Discover the northern light views in this walkable area, or seek out the horseback riding.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern light views and shops.
University of Akureyri
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Akureyri, during your trip to Akureyri. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Akureyri Siglufjörður Half Day Tour to the Arctic Coastline

Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
Top hotels in Akureyri City Center

K16 apartments
Enjoyed my stay, easy check in thank you.. Everything I needed was there. Couldn't get into car park but other parking closed by.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Centrum Hotel
This hotel is attached to the restaurant where they are staffed to answer any questions. The rooms were modern but very small. The lighting was also very dark, not bad just something to note. It was cozy but it can be loud as it is right beside the busy shopping district/street. Parking is also just ...
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
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Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Hafnarstræti Hostel
Tv remote didn’t work in room, and the power outlets in the pods barely worked as well
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Hotel Norðurland
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 Oct 5, 2025

Lava Apartments
Parking was free and close. Easily walkable to the downtown area. Not staff on site other than cleaning crew. Entry was done with codes given through email.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Akureyri City Center

Oddeyrin
When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Giljahverfi
Though Giljahverfi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Mud Pots.


