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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a large window, wooden walls, a bed, a chair, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the landscape, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

1. Fosshotel Myvatn

Myvatn

Chris

฿8,413

฿9,559 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern building with large windows, a wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a TV, and a large window with a mountain view.

A buffet area with various food items and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden panel walls, and a yellow floor lamp.

2. Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Akureyri

Michael

฿4,914

฿5,676 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a brown leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a small plant.

A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a desk, a chair, and a bed.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, a bookshelf, and a cat tree.

A modern multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and balconies.

3. Skald Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton

Akureyri

Ricardo

฿6,345

฿7,264 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by snow-covered streets and buildings.

A modern restaurant interior with round tables, wooden chairs, and hanging spherical lights.

A lobby with a large bronze sculpture, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a glass.

A modern lounge area with a long sofa, small tables, and hanging pendant lights.

4. Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Akureyri City Center

Kimberly

฿5,089

฿5,870 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A building with multiple windows and a car parked in front.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A person in a wooden hot tub with a snowy landscape in the background.

5. Sel Hotel Mývatn

Myvatn

Gregory

฿4,549

฿5,270 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar area with a green wall, bar stools, and a neon sign.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and a bar in the background.

A modern restaurant interior with marble tables, cushioned seating, and ambient lighting.

A hallway with a radiator, potted plants, and a bench.

6. Centrum Hotel

Akureyri City Center

Jennifer

฿4,233

฿4,920 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern interior with large windows, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A building with a modern design, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

A modern bar area with a glass-top bar counter, wooden stools, hanging pendant lights, and a visible menu board.

A room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a large window offering a view of a snowy landscape.

7. Hótel Laxá

Myvatn

Ning

฿5,124

฿5,908 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

8. Hotel Akureyri

Akureyri

Michael

฿4,608

฿5,335 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A street view with a building, parked cars, and a hill in the background.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a white table and black chairs.

A modern room with two beds, a small table, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

9. K16 apartments

Akureyri City Center

James

฿3,643

฿4,264 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large, dark-colored building with multiple windows and a red door, reflecting on a calm body of water.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, a sliding glass door, and a metal fence.

A wooden interior with a sauna, a wooden bench, and a view of the outside.

A dark-colored sofa with multiple cushions, a marble coffee table with a vase of flowers, and wall-mounted lighting fixtures.

10. Bryggjan Boutique Hotel

Oddeyrin

Rachel

฿7,092

฿8,092 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern room with large windows offering a view of a wooden deck and distant mountains.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, leather seating, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of a church and mountains.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, black chairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace with logs.

11. Fosshotel Husavik

Husavik

Jeanne

฿4,071

฿4,739 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern house with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a large window overlooking the landscape.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious room with wooden tables and chairs, a large window, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern office space with a long wooden table, grey cabinets, and a large window providing natural light.

12. Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Myvatn

Laura

฿5,148

฿5,935 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A corner with a wooden wall, a chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, a stack of firewood, and a black lantern.

A buffet table with various food items and condiments, a painting of fruits and vegetables on the wall, and wooden paneling on the wall.

A reception area with a black reception desk, a vase with flowers, a mirror, and a view into a dining area with wooden flooring.

A modern interior with a wooden wall, a red abstract painting, a staircase, and a bar area with stools.

13. Hotel Norðurland

Akureyri City Center

Bridget

฿5,312

฿6,118 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A dining table with plates of food, a glass of juice, and cutlery. A chair is positioned at the table.

A building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a stone pathway leading to it.

A waterfront building with a pool, steps leading to a door, and a mountain backdrop.

A modern lounge area with a central fireplace, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views.

14. Sigló Hotel by Keahotels

Siglufjörður

Jie

฿5,144

฿5,931 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape and a river.

A dining area with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains.

A building with a flat roof, a gravel driveway, and a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

A room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains.

15. Hafdals Hotel

Akureyri

PRASANNA

฿7,442

฿8,481 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A buffet area with various food items and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a desk.

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a building and parked cars in the background.

A buffet setup with coffee dispensers, cups, and condiments on a round table in a banquet hall.

16. Hotel Laugarbakki

Hvammstangi

Yuk Kan

฿7,470

฿8,511 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A wooden cabin with a porch and a car parked in front.

A buffet with various food items including meats, cheeses, and vegetables.

A bedroom with a double bed, a blue sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it.

17. Vogafjós Guesthouse

Myvatn

Leila

฿6,220

฿7,125 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden floor and a barbecue area.

A modern room with a large window, a black door, a round rug, a grey armchair, and a small table with a lamp.

A remote cabin with a snow-covered mountain backdrop and the aurora borealis.

A modern kitchen with black cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a black sink.

18. North Mountain View Suites

Akureyri

David

฿3,590

฿7,960 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a lake and mountains.

A room with a large window, wooden flooring, a grey sofa, and several chairs.

A spacious room with a dartboard, several chairs, a sofa, and large windows offering a view.

19. Hotel Sveinbjarnargerdi

Akureyri

Virginia

฿4,054

฿4,721 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A deck with outdoor seating, a view of the sea, and a mountainous landscape in the background.

A building with a tower, a pond, and a grassy area.

A buffet counter with a variety of food items, condiments, and a grill station.

A room with a large window overlooking a grassy field and a body of water with mountains in the distance.

20. Hotel Natur

Akureyri

Sanjay

฿6,585

฿7,529 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Holiday Rentals in Northern Iceland

Apartment

K16 apartments

Akureyri City Center

"Great place, highly recommend. Great location, nice rooms, everything you need."

Apartment

North Mountain View Suites

Akureyri

"Excellent view and great room!"

Aparthotel

A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets and a wooden countertop.

A kitchen with a white sink, black cabinets, a coffee maker, and a shelf with spices and bottles.

A living room with a high ceiling, two ornate armchairs, a small table, and a radiator.

A modern kitchen with a wooden table, black cabinets, and a large window.

Gamli Skolinn Husavik

Husavik

"The apartment was very easy to access on the first floor and check in was quick and simple! There was tons of space inside and it was super comfortable. The self service laundry was the highlight of our stay for the middle of our trip! Super close to downtown & host had many local recommendations which were greatly appreciated. We would recommend this stay & hope to be back one day!"

Cabin

A wooden building with a view of a lake and mountains.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A room with a large window offering a view of a snowy mountain range and a body of water.

Sunnuhlid houses

Akureyri

"We loved the location. Amazing views from the property. Only 10 minutes from town. The stairs to the bedroom loft were narrow and steep and difficult to maneuver for someone with joint issues. Aside from the stairs, we loved it!"

Apartment

A modern living room with a dining area, a brown sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a bed in the background.

A cozy living area with a wooden table, white chairs, a brown sofa, and a kitchen with white cabinets and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, a sink, an oven, and a dining table with chairs.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a dining table with a vase of red roses, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Acco Ice Apartments

Akureyri City Center

"Very centrally located place - very clean"

Apartment

A modern staircase with black tiles and a metal handrail, leading to a bright area with a view of a tiled courtyard.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern staircase with glass railings and a wooden door at the bottom.

A hallway with framed pictures of birds on the walls, a tiled floor, and wooden doors.

Hrímland Apartments

Oddeyrin

"I loved this location as it was easy to check in (no fuss with keys) and it was spacious! It was also vey clean and the building was quiet ❤️"

Villa

A modern building with large glass windows offering a view of a vast, open field under a partly cloudy sky.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, situated on a snowy hill with a clear sky.

A dining area with a large window overlooking a snowy landscape.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs. There is a large window offering a view of a field.

Svartaborg

Husavik

"everything was fine and perfect prepared. we'd like to come back soon..."

Apartment

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to a bedroom.

A wooden deck with a hot tub and a barbecue grill.

A wooden outdoor hot tub with steps leading up to it, surrounded by a wooden fence.

A modern living room with a brown sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets and a built-in oven.

North Apartments Suites

Oddeyrin

"Great location, complete kitchen, parking space. We really enjoyed it"

Cottage

A wooden cabin with a car parked in front, a small pond, and mountains in the background.

An aerial view of a circular stone pathway with a central fire pit, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden bench.

A room with a sloped wooden ceiling and large windows offering a view of mountains and a cabin.

A wooden cabin with a stone swimming pool surrounded by rocks.

Hestasport Cottages

Skagafjörour

"Lovely stay"

Cabin

A dining area with a table, chairs, a coffee pot, and a view of a snowy landscape through a large window.

A bedroom with a wooden wall panel design, a bed with dark bedding, a bedside lamp, and a light bulb hanging from the ceiling.

A kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a green-tiled backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.

Aska Modern Cabin

Myvatn

"Very nice and comfortable cabin. It had all the amenities as advertised. We were able to cook to save some money and its location was awesome."

Apartment

A dining area with a view of a snowy landscape and mountains.

A modern cabin with a deck, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking a lake.

A snow-covered landscape with a wooden building and a hot tub.

A modern two-story house with a deck, large windows, and a sloped roof.

Viking Cottages and Apartments

Akureyri

"great place - clean and very convenient"

Apartment

A wooden building with a covered patio area, a picnic table, and a snowy landscape with a body of water in the background.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and large windows.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and window. A bed is visible in the adjacent room.

A room with a dining table and chairs, a gray sofa, a painting of a landscape, and a window with a view of a field.

Hvammstangi Hill Homes

Hvammstangi

"Clean place"

Cottage

A glass-enclosed hot tub with lights, set against a mountainous backdrop during twilight.

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and large windows with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

A wooden deck with a hot tub and a view of a snowy landscape.

Ytri Vík

Dalvik

"Fantastic location, quiet, clean. Hot tub was a relaxing bonus!"

Cottage

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub and a lantern, overlooking a sunset and distant mountains.

A cozy wooden cabin interior with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A cozy kitchen with a dining area, wooden beams, large windows, and a hanging light fixture.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a kitchen.

Vacation Home Fagravik

Akureyri

"Great place to stay. "

Apartment

A modern interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a bedroom.

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, a hanging light fixture, and a floor lamp.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden flooring, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Acco Luxury Apartments

Akureyri City Center

"Nice modern place."

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Stay near popular Northern Iceland attractions

A turquoise lake with clear water, surrounded by hills and a distant mountain.

Lake Myvatn

9.4/10 (364 reviews)

Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland.

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The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) over a forested landscape.

Forest Lagoon

8.4/10 (21 reviews)

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

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A waterfall cascading over rocky terrain with a mountainous backdrop.

Godafoss

9.6/10 (539 reviews)

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.

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A geothermal spa with multiple pools surrounded by rocky terrain and mountains in the background.

Myvatn Nature Baths

9.2/10 (281 reviews)

Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.

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A waterfall cascading over cliffs, a person in red standing on a rocky outcrop, and a vast landscape with distant mountains.

Dettifoss

9.6/10 (122 reviews)

Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.

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A modern building with a circular design near a calm body of water, surrounded by a rocky shoreline and a mountainous backdrop.

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall

8.6/10 (63 reviews)

Whether you are attending a conference or want to be entertained by music, theater or art, this waterfront building has it covered.

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A large church with a clock tower and a cross on top.

Akureyri Church

9.0/10 (318 reviews)

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.

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Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths

9.6/10 (68 reviews)

You can take time to visit Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths during your travels to Husavik. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Explore the relaxing area of Northern Iceland—natural beauty, horse riding and sights from Forest Lagoon to Akureyri Botanical Garden.

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A geothermal area with a wooden viewing platform overlooking a series of hot springs and steam vents.

Top Northern Iceland Hotel Reviews

Hótel Laxá

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful design, modern and clean"

Fosshotel Myvatn

10/10 Excellent

"Another great Foss hotel!"

Hotel Sveinbjarnargerdi

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Sel Hotel Mývatn

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff and high quality room. Would pick that specific hotel again if I were to come back to Myvatn."

Eldá Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable beds, clean kitchen & great location"

Centrum Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very nice and clean. However, there was no hair dryer or extra roll of TP. I’m sure if I’d asked I would have been accommodated"

Hotel Norðurland

10/10 Excellent

"We had a 3-night stay here. It is so convenient to everything, and the breakfast is great! The room was clean, and staff was super helpful. We would love to come again!"

Skald Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice amenities."

Akureyri Backpackers

10/10 Excellent

"right in middle of downtown convenient location, very clean washroom. we only needed to use kitchen for a quick breakfast, but there is no sink (for water) or garbage bin. The bar downstairs had music on until after midnight."

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Akureyri Backpackers

Hafnarstraeti 98 Akureyri

฿2,144

฿2,600 total

13 Nov - 14 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (84 reviews)

Hafnarstræti Hostel

Hafnarstræti 99-101 Akureyri

฿3,046

฿3,601 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (204 reviews)

Kiðagil Guesthouse

Kiðagil, Bárðardal Laugar Northeast Region

฿3,440

฿4,039 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Hotel Halond

Heimaland 5 Akureyri Northeast Region

฿4,010

฿4,672 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Albert Guesthouse

Norðurbraut 1 Hvammstangi Northwestern Region

฿5,220

฿6,014 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (134 reviews)

Grímstunga Guesthouse

Grímstunga 1 Myvatn Northeast Region

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8.6/10 Excellent! (144 reviews)

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Our top choices for Northern Iceland hotels

1. Fosshotel Myvatn

2. Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

3. Skald Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton

4. Hotel Kea by Keahotels

5. Sel Hotel Mývatn

6. Centrum Hotel

7. Hótel Laxá

8. Hotel Akureyri

9. K16 apartments

10. Bryggjan Boutique Hotel

11. Fosshotel Husavik

12. Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

13. Hotel Norðurland

14. Sigló Hotel by Keahotels

15. Hafdals Hotel

16. Hotel Laugarbakki

17. Vogafjós Guesthouse

18. North Mountain View Suites

19. Hotel Sveinbjarnargerdi

20. Hotel Natur

Holiday Rentals in Northern Iceland

K16 apartments

North Mountain View Suites

Gamli Skolinn Husavik

Sunnuhlid houses

Acco Ice Apartments

Hrímland Apartments

Svartaborg

North Apartments Suites

Hestasport Cottages

Aska Modern Cabin

Viking Cottages and Apartments

Hvammstangi Hill Homes

Ytri Vík

Vacation Home Fagravik

Acco Luxury Apartments

Stay near popular Northern Iceland attractions

Lake Myvatn

Forest Lagoon

Godafoss

Myvatn Nature Baths

Dettifoss

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall

Akureyri Church

Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths

Learn more about Northern Iceland

Top Northern Iceland Hotel Reviews

Hótel Laxá

Fosshotel Myvatn

Hotel Sveinbjarnargerdi

Sel Hotel Mývatn

Eldá Guesthouse

Centrum Hotel

Hotel Norðurland

Skald Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton

Akureyri Backpackers

More cheap stays in Northern Iceland

Akureyri Backpackers

Hafnarstræti Hostel

Kiðagil Guesthouse

Hotel Halond

Albert Guesthouse

Grímstunga Guesthouse

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