Northern Iceland

Travel Guide

Godafoss which includes a cascade and mist or fog
Akureyri showing modern architecture and interior views
Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral
Namafjall
Myvatn Nature Baths which includes a luxury hotel or resort and a hot spring

Where to stay in Northern Iceland

Akureyri showing sailing, boating and general coastal views

Akureyri City Center

If you're spending some time in Akureyri City Center, Akureyri Church and Centre for Visual Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Akureyri City Center
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Oddeyrin

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

Oddeyrin
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Giljahverfi

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

Giljahverfi
Hotel Edda Akureyri

Hotel Edda Akureyri

3 out of 5
Thorunnarstraeti, Akureyri, Northeast Region
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Akureyri Botanical Garden and Lystigarður ...
8/10 Very Good! (542 reviews)
Comfortable accommodations.
"The rooms are converted student accommodations. Spacious with personal bathrooms. Convenient location from main downtown area and close to Botanical Gardens. Adequate electrical outlets for electronic devices. No TV. Hair dryer available from reception. Friendly accommodating staff. Lots of ..."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Hotel Edda Akureyri
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Reynihlid, Myvatn, Northeast Region
Fully refundable
The price is P20,645 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
P20,645
P23,287 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Myvatn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (695 reviews)
Great place
"Excellent service, good food, great location."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri, Northeastern Region
The price is P17,469 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P17,469
P19,762 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"I stayed at the hotel for a few days after being released from the hospital after surgery on a broken ankle. I stayed while waiting for my travel insurance to arrange transportation back home in the United States. The staff were all so nice and helpful since it was not easy for me to get around. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
K16 apartments

K16 apartments

3.5 out of 5
Kaupvangstræti 16, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (530 reviews)
"Location is great. Can walk everywhere. Fell in love with Akureyri. The host is so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

K16 apartments
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses

Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses

3.5 out of 5
Búðartröð 2, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions Laxdal House and Akureyri Botanical Garden are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews)
"Excellent hot tub and bed. We had an amazing view of the fjord"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
North Apartments Suites

North Apartments Suites

3.5 out of 5
24 Tryggvabraut, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Glerártorg and Centre for Visual Arts are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
"easy check in clean renovated well equiped"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

North Apartments Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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