Akureyri City Center Travel Guide
Akureyri
Visit Akureyri City Center
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.
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.
Hlidarfjall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hlidarfjall during your travels in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Centre for Visual Arts
Enjoy an outing to Centre for Visual Arts during your stay in Akureyri. Discover the northern lights views in this walkable area or seek out the horse riding.
Things to do
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
From Akureyri: Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss Shore Excursion
Top hotels in Akureyri City Center
Centrum Hotel
"Overall nice hotel. But no parking. Need to park the car in the city park. The hotel has 2 separated building. In one building, it doesn’t have wifi signal at all. A bit noise outside."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
"Loved this area and hotel was wonderful."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
K16 apartments
"It's a nice apartment, clean and cozy."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hafnarstræti Hostel
"Pretty good hostel."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Norðurland
"Beds comfortable. Very clean rooms and bathroom. Hot and nice shower. Walking distance to downtown area. Decent continental breakfast. Would go back."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Lava Apartments
"Easy check in, cleana and quiet rooms. Downtown access to Akureryi. Would recommend"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Akureyri City Center
Giljahverfi
While there might not be top attractions in Giljahverfi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.
Oddeyrin
While there might not be top attractions in Oddeyrin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden.
