Title: Akranes Travel Guide: Best of Akranes, Western Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Akranes](https://expedia.co.uk/Akranes-Hotels.d6145186.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Akranes](https://expedia.co.uk/Akranes-Holiday-Rentals.d6145186.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Akranes](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Akranes.d6145186.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Akranes Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Akranes.d6145186.Car-Hire-Guide)[Akranes Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Akranes.d6145186.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Akranes Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Akranes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b9ce4b3ccfbaef8345b556a7c8899094.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Will Wilson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2359bbd0ba98bec09a0cbdd822b8d70c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Will Wilson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2359bbd0ba98bec09a0cbdd822b8d70c.jpg) ![Photo by Alex Cohen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b255178705c7068d7bb66aaa8d7c1665.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Alex Cohen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b255178705c7068d7bb66aaa8d7c1665.jpg) ![Photo by Ray Weng](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6db1ccbb67eb57c50d7e846c789177f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Ray Weng](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6db1ccbb67eb57c50d7e846c789177f3.jpg) ## Visit Akranes Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Akranes - Top Holiday Rentals in Akranes ![Fosshotel Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9031800/9031743/4c46e13b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fosshotel Reykjavik Þórunnartún 1 - Höfðatorg Reykjavik £158 11 Jan - 12 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Room was excellent. Beautiful view . Although this is hotel is slightly apart from the center but the distance is walkable . Breakfast was delicious and varied. Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=9031743&PinnedHotelID=9031743&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6145186) ![Center Hotels Plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1379300/1379245/e01fc18c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Center Hotels Plaza Adalstraeti 4 Reykjavik £104 14 Jan - 15 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,431 reviews) Clean modern room, nice breakfast and friendly staff Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=1379245&PinnedHotelID=1379245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6145186) ![Alda Hotel Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8120100/8120033/940267ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alda Hotel Reykjavik Laugavegur 66-68 Reykjavik £137 10 Jan - 11 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,156 reviews) Excellent location, wonderful room, would definitely come back! Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F01%2F2026&endDate=11%2F01%2F2026&selected=8120033&PinnedHotelID=8120033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6145186) [See all 1,363 properties in Akranes](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=04%2F01%2F2026&endDate=05%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6145186) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Reykjavik Residence Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4100000/4099900/4099809/658fb6cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Reykjavik Residence Hotel Vatnsstígur 2 Reykjavik Capital Region Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,156 reviews) Stayed in one of the off properties and did not know breakfast was available at the main property. Probably my fault. Just know when you book you may be at a different property locally. Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Hotels-Reykjavik-Residence-Hotel.h4099809.Hotel-Information) ![Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70540000/70539200/70539172/w2880h1618x0y0-c6705b0c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels Þingholtsstræti 2 Reykjavik Capital Region Stay at this spa apartment in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews) It was a big room, very clean, and functional. The location is extraordinary, specially if you don't have a car. The staff was helpful when needed. Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Hotels-Ingholt-Apartments-From-Center-Hotels.h70539172.Hotel-Information) ![Rey Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4950000/4945500/4945481/0fd73933_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rey Apartments Grettisgata 2a Reykjavik Stay at this aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,058 reviews) Amazing location and facilities. Only let down was that the shower curtain was quite mouldy Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Hotels-Rey-Apartments.h4945481.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Akranes](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6145186&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akranes-Lighthouse-Akranes.d6102114.Attraction) #### Leynir Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Akranes at Leynir Golf Club. Stroll along the waterfront in this trendy area or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Leynir-Golf-Club-Akranes.d6250465.Attraction) #### Guðlaug Baths Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Guðlaug Baths during your travels in Akranes. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its monuments. 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