Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

Akureyri

Akureyri which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and boating
Akureyri featuring street scenes
Akureyri which includes a small town or village and mist or fog
Akureyri featuring modern architecture and general coastal views
Akureyri which includes a small town or village and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Akureyri showing modern architecture and street scenes

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall

Learn about the events happening in Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall during your trip to Akureyri. Discover the northern lights views in this walkable area or seek out the horse riding.

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral

Akureyri Church

Akureyri Church is just one of the places to see in Akureyri, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the northern lights views in this walkable area or seek out the horse riding.

Akureyri Church
Akureyri Botanical Garden

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.

Akureyri Botanical Garden

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.

Centre for Visual Arts

Forest Lagoon

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

Forest Lagoon

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.

University of Akureyri

Top hotels in Akureyri City Center

Centrum Hotel

Centrum Hotel

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102, Akureyri, Northeast Region
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (490 reviews)
"We booked this property last minute due to a road washout on the ring road in the direction we were supposed to go. Was a pretty good room, lots of options for food close by, the room was clean and the beds were comfortable. Only downside was lots of noise from traffic and people, but that's to be ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is 4.070.118 ₫ per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
4.070.118 ₫
4.691.720 ₫ total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (959 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. Walkable distance to tourist attractions. Parking is the only nitpick"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
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

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Hafnarstræti Hostel

Hafnarstræti Hostel

2 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 99-101, Akureyri
Stay at this hostel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (176 reviews)
"Location was in the heart of the city and pods were cozy"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Hotel Norðurland

Hotel Norðurland

3 out of 5
Geislagata 7, Akureyri
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (287 reviews)
Great hotel, the staff make it special
"Outstanding customer service. Comfortable and clean room. Good shower. Bed cosy. Great location. Fabulous area for the Northern Lights. Great choices for breakfast, including good healthy options for me."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Lava Apartments

Lava Apartments

3 out of 5
Glerárgata 3b, Akureyri
The price is 2.623.398 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
2.623.398 ₫
3.086.171 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (488 reviews)
"Very central easily accessible, clean, quiet"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around 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

Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

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