Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Akureyri which includes street scenes and modern architecture

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
Akureyri Church featuring a church or cathedral

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 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

Activities

Godafoss waterfall

Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

AU$299
per adult
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

AU$137
per adult
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

AU$163
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
The Viking Horse Riding Experience in North Iceland

The Viking Horse Riding Experience in North Iceland

AU$167
per adult
The Viking Horse Riding Experience in North Iceland
City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri

City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri

AU$162
per adult
City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri
Nature Baths

Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri

AU$306
per adult
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
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Our pick of the best Akureyri City Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is AU$376 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$376
23 June - 24 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (913 reviews)
"Amazing location and staff"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Hotel Norðurland
Hotel Norðurland
3 out of 5
Geislagata 7, Akureyri
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (270 reviews)
"Hotel is old and the rooms, furniture’s looked dated. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good. Overall good experience."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

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Hotel Norðurland
Centrum Hotel
Centrum Hotel
3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102, Akureyri, Northeast Region
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (411 reviews)
"We arrived late (maybe around 11pm) and you check in at the restaurant downstairs on the first floor. We were told we were the last guests to arrive, but the hostess was very kind and luckily they had an elevator to our 4th floor room. The room was nice, modern, and the kitchenette even had an oven. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

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Centrum Hotel
K16 apartments
K16 apartments
3.5 out of 5
Kaupvangstræti 16, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (513 reviews)
"One night stayed the room was very clean, looks like newly renovated. however there was no shampoos and conditions so we had to pick up from the store."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

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Hafnarstræti Hostel
Hafnarstræti Hostel
2 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 99-101, Akureyri
The price is AU$257 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$257
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (155 reviews)
"Staying in a pod was such a unique experience. Pod walls are not soundproof, but cozy and have a TV for an ultimate movie watching experience. The full kitchen was super convenient and common areas and bathrooms were kept very clean. Parking in P1 and P2 is paid during the day and free past 4pm, ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Hafnarstræti Hostel
BG4 Guesthouse
BG4 Guesthouse
3 out of 5
Brekkugata 4, Akureyri
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and concierge services. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
8/10 Very Good! (125 reviews)
"Excellent location. However, google maps could not get there because part of the road is pedestrian only."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

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BG4 Guesthouse
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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 Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden.

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 Akureyri Church.

Giljahverfi

Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

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