Northern Iceland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Northern Iceland

Akureyri which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and boating

Akureyri City Center

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

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.

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 Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon.

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 Mud Pots.

Giljahverfi
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Reynihlid, Myvatn, Northeast Region
The price is ฿5,265 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿5,265
฿6,058 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Myvatn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (722 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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 ฿4,578 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿4,578
฿5,296 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay Clean comfortable"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Akureyri

Hotel Akureyri

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 67, Akureyri
The price is ฿5,359 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿5,359
฿6,162 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Matthiasarhus and Centre for Visual Arts are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (289 reviews)
"Great property, quaint, perfect stay, 6 minute drive across the bridge to Forest lagoon."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

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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 Matthiasarhus ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (557 reviews)
"Everything was very clean and organized. They were great with communication and any questions we had."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions Laxdal House and Akureyri Botanical Garden are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)
"Very cute and restful stay. Everything was excellent, totally recommend."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
North Mountain View Suites

North Mountain View Suites

3.5 out of 5
Leifsstaðir 2, Akureyri, Northeastern Region
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Forest Lagoon and Icelandic Aviation Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
"Just a nice property with high-end finishes. I would stay again with no question. Location was also perfect, close to the city but far enough away to not have light pollution interferring with northern lights which we got to see!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

North Mountain View Suites
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Popular places to visit

Myvatn which includes a sunset and a lake or waterhole

Lake Myvatn

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

Lake Myvatn
Myvatn Nature Baths which includes a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a small group of people

Myvatn Nature Baths

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

Myvatn Nature Baths
Godafoss featuring a waterfall and mist or fog

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.

Godafoss
Dettifoss which includes a cascade

Dettifoss

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

Dettifoss
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
Hvitserkur

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.

Hvitserkur

Things to do

Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras

฿1,387
per adult
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual

Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual

฿3,593
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

฿1,724
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket

Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket

฿661
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers

Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers

฿4,117
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

฿8,197
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
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Cities near Northern Iceland

Akureyri showing a coastal town

Akureyri

Husavik

Husavik

Photo by Stella Kristjánsdóttir

Bakki

Siglufjörður

Siglufjörður