Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Akureyri featuring sailing, boating and a bay or harbour

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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Centre for Visual Arts

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Centre for Visual Arts in Akureyri. Discover the northern lights views in this walkable area or seek out the horse riding.

Centre for Visual Arts
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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
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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.

Hlidarfjall

Activities

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Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour

AU$188
Per adult
Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour
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Winter Combo Godafoss Christmas House and The Forest Lagoon

AU$207
Per adult
Winter Combo Godafoss Christmas House and The Forest Lagoon
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Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour

AU$293
Per adult
Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour
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City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri

AU$151
Per adult
City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri
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Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

AU$332
Per adult
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
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Akureyri North Iceland Waterfalls and Nature Baths Small Group Tour

AU$474
Per adult
Akureyri North Iceland Waterfalls and Nature Baths Small Group Tour
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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$243 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$243
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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! (868 reviews)
Great place to stay mid Ringroad journey
"Absolutely loved the Kea hotel. Outstanding location with loads of restaurants, shopping and parking areas close by. Very centrally located in Akuryeri right in the middle of our ring road round trip. Ease of booking, comfortable rooms and good service"

Reviewed on 4 Oct. 2024

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
K16 apartments
K16 apartments
3.5 out of 5
Kaupvangstræti 16, Akureyri
The price is AU$208 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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! (463 reviews)
Excellent Self Serve Hotel with Laundry!
"This place has an ideal location with access to the main areas of the city. I wish I spent more time here as it was very convenient and a great place to visit. The apartment entry was very easy with the email provided, and I appreciated the ease of use. This is probably the best spot for laundry ..."

Reviewed on 2 Nov. 2024

K16 apartments
Hotel Norðurland
Hotel Norðurland
3 out of 5
Geislagata 7, Akureyri
The price is AU$276 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$276
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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! (253 reviews)
"Loved the location. Staff was great. Breakfast was awesome too!"

Reviewed on 23 Oct. 2024

Hotel Norðurland
Centrum Hotel
Centrum Hotel
3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102, Akureyri, Northeast Region
The price is AU$209 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (386 reviews)
"Parking is a little confusing but very nice area"

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

Centrum Hotel
Hafnarstræti Hostel
Hafnarstræti Hostel
2 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 99-101, Akureyri
The price is AU$108 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$108
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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! (146 reviews)
"This was a great property in the downtown of Akureyri. The location couldn't have been better. Though it was a hostel, it was very clean. The property also provided many amenities."

Reviewed on 11 Oct. 2024

Hafnarstræti Hostel
Apotek Guesthouse
Apotek Guesthouse
2.5 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 104, Akureyri
The price is AU$169 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this guesthouse in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and premium bedding. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
8/10 Very Good! (331 reviews)
"Great staff!"

Reviewed on 14 Oct. 2024

Apotek 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 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 Akureyri Church.

Giljahverfi

Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

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