Northern Iceland
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Iceland
Where to stay in Northern Iceland
Akureyri City Center
While visiting Akureyri City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Centre for Visual Arts.
Oddeyrin
While there might not be top attractions in Oddeyrin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden.
Giljahverfi
While there might not be top attractions in Giljahverfi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.
Hotel Akureyri
"Nice room and good facilities, breakfast range was good and tasty. Parking was free and convenient"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Fosshotel Myvatn
"Excellent breakfast. Beautiful view. Convenient. Very friendly staff. Big room & bathroom."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Centrum Hotel
"Room was great. Parking indicated on site but it’s in a public parking lot across the street that’s only free before 10:00 and after 16:00. We had to walk through the entire restaurant to get to the checkin counter at the bar, but the room was nice and clean. Lots of shopping and food options ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
K16 apartments
"Really appreciated first class laundry facility. Kitchen well equipped, lovely spacious modern apartment. Only problem was the dreadful bed - no proper mattress, just a kind of soft non-supporting topper. Both of us awoke with back pain."
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
"Very good laundry."
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Aurora Igloo North
"Really nice stay, comfy and clean.The best way to enjoy the northern lights!"
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
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Popular places to visit
Lake Myvatn
Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland.
Dettifoss
Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.
Myvatn Nature Baths
Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.
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.
Godafoss
Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River.
Things to do
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Guided Lava Caving Small Group Tour From Reykjavik
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
