Akureyri City Center
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.
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.
Things to do
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
From Akureyri: Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Guided Tour
Top hotels in Akureyri City Center
K16 apartments
The flat was in an excellent location :) Just in the heart of the downtown, next to the cathedral and close to shops and restaurants. The flat is cozy and comfortable, has all the equipment for cooking, with microwave and oven. The beds were comfortable, and there is laundry machine in the toilet ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Centrum Hotel
Great location, right in the middle of a lively resort town.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Good and clean hotel. Accommodated us after we were a few days later than expected due to weather conditions
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hotel Norðurland
Fresh breakfast, clean room
Reviewed on 18 Nov 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
Akureyri Backpackers
Overall it was ok. We stayed at the fourth floor, which was quiet, but the showers were in the basement and one had to go thru the bar at the ground floor to get there. The reception was at the bar counter and it was noisy and hard to understand house rules. Lastly the receptionist wasn’t too interested ...
Reviewed on 23 Sept 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.
