Akureyri City Center Travel Guide
Akureyri
Visit Akureyri City Center
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.
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.
Things to do
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat
Winter Combo Godafoss Christmas House and The Forest Lagoon
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
Top hotels in Akureyri City Center
Centrum Hotel
This hotel is attached to the restaurant where they are staffed to answer any questions. The rooms were modern but very small. The lighting was also very dark, not bad just something to note. It was cozy but it can be loud as it is right beside the busy shopping district/street. Parking is also just ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Everything is goo
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
K16 apartments
Enjoyed my stay, easy check in thank you.. Everything I needed was there. Couldn't get into car park but other parking closed by.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Hafnarstræti Hostel
Tv remote didn’t work in room, and the power outlets in the pods barely worked as well
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Norðurland
Friendly staff. Convenient location. Walk to downtown in a few minutes. Very nice breakfast. No elevator if that is a concern for you.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Lava Apartments
Parking was free and close. Easily walkable to the downtown area. Not staff on site other than cleaning crew. Entry was done with codes given through email.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Akureyri City Center
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.
