Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

Akureyri

Akureyri which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and boating
Akureyri featuring street scenes
Akureyri which includes a small town or village and mist or fog
Akureyri featuring modern architecture and general coastal views
Akureyri which includes a small town or village and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Akureyri showing modern architecture and street scenes

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.

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral

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 Church
Akureyri Botanical Garden

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.

Akureyri Botanical Garden

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.

Centre for Visual Arts

Forest Lagoon

You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.

Forest Lagoon

University of Akureyri

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Akureyri during your trip to Akureyri. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

University of Akureyri

Things to do

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

฿3,243
per adult
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

฿5,896
per adult
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

฿3,478
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Godafoss waterfall

Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

฿6,357
per adult
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Five humpback whales swimming by RIB boat in Eyjafjörður fjord, out of Akureyri.

RIB boat express: Whales, Eyjafjord and Akureyri

฿5,983
per adult
RIB boat express: Whales, Eyjafjord and Akureyri
Nature Baths

Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri

฿6,507
per adult
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
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Top hotels in Akureyri City Center

Centrum Hotel

Centrum Hotel

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102, Akureyri, Northeast Region
The price is ฿3,783 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,783
฿4,411 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (451 reviews)
"The room was good. Contained all the essentials and had blackout curtains. Check in was easy at the restaurant. The optional breakfast I would skip and hit up a local coffee shop."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Centrum Hotel
Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is ฿6,798 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,798
฿7,757 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (940 reviews)
"Room smells"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
K16 apartments

K16 apartments

3.5 out of 5
Kaupvangstræti 16, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (537 reviews)
"Very nice place with free parking. Has everything you need including a laundry room with free washer/dryer"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

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K16 apartments
Hafnarstræti Hostel

Hafnarstræti Hostel

2 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 99-101, Akureyri
Stay at this hostel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (163 reviews)
Affordable, but arrival and pods disappointing
"Decent budget option, but communication and support need improvement. I emailed well in advance to confirm my booking but never received the necessary info, and there are no staff on site to help. Pros: Affordable budget option. Pods are reasonably comfortable for sleeping. Earplugs made it possible ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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Hafnarstræti Hostel
Hotel Norðurland

Hotel Norðurland

3 out of 5
Geislagata 7, Akureyri
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (280 reviews)
"Staff was amazing! The hotel its self is so cozy and the drive is definitely worth it. There is also a waterfall you can hike to from the hotel"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

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Hotel Norðurland
Lava Apartments

Lava Apartments

3 out of 5
Glerárgata 3b, Akureyri
The price is ฿5,292 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿5,292
฿6,086 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (482 reviews)
"Super clean, compact, and in a very convenient location."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Lava Apartments
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Other neighbourhoods around Akureyri City Center

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Oddeyrin

While there might not be top attractions in Oddeyrin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden.

Oddeyrin
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Giljahverfi

While there might not be top attractions in Giljahverfi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Akureyri Church.

Giljahverfi

Akureyri City Center Travel Guide