Akureyri City Center

Akureyri

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

Popular places to visit

Akureyri showing 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 showing 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

Things to do

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

RM416
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

RM461
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Dimmuborgir

Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour

RM793
per adult
Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour
Nature Baths

Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri

RM862
per adult
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
Northern Lights

Akureyri Northern Light Tour

RM585
per adult
Akureyri Northern Light Tour
From Akureyri: Hverir and Lake Myvatn Geothermal Baths Tour

From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn

RM476
per adult
From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn
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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 WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)
"The rooms are dimly lit, other than that, a great room for one night in town."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is RM598 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
RM598
RM692 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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! (958 reviews)
"This hotel is central - parking options not clear when you drive up (hotel spots are limited - street parking just below the hotel available). Rooms are clean and welcoming; lots of outlets for charging electronics; small space for spreading out (family of three). Two restaurants on the property ..."

Reviewed on 15 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 WiFi, 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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K16 apartments
Hafnarstræti Hostel

Hafnarstræti Hostel

2 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 99-101, Akureyri
Stay at this hostel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, 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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Hafnarstræti Hostel
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! (285 reviews)
"Excellent check in/out, well located, property was clean. Staff is super friendly."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

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Lava Apartments

Lava Apartments

3 out of 5
Glerárgata 3b, Akureyri
Fully refundable
The price is RM479 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
RM479
RM559 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (487 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