Northern Iceland Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Northern Iceland
Akureyri City Center
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.
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.
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.
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Great room, very comfortable and with a lovely view. Very friendly staff and great eco offer of a drinks voucher to not have the room cleaned.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Cool nice looking hotel. Rooms were good. Bar area was nice. Didn’t care for the menu, but the truffle fries were excellent. Great location to do things. Hot Springs, hiking, whale watching. Bartender Tomas was excellent, remembered our orders when we came back in the night. Also exchanged many great ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Akureyri
Everything was great!!! takk fyrir allt!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
K16 apartments
The studio was very central to the town centre. Everything was nearby except the supermarkets, which was a bit of a walk. The studio was very clean and had everything we needed. If we return we would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
North Mountain View Suites
The room was very clean, had a great view from the balcony
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hvammstangi Cottages
Great little cottages. Spacious, comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Lake Myvatn
Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland.
Myvatn Nature Baths
Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.
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.
Dettifoss
Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.
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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
