Title: Akranes Travel Guide: Best of Akranes, Western Region Travel 2025 | 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 £181 27 Oct - 28 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,059 reviews) "Helpful friendly staff. Good location with restaurants and shopping walkable" Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F10%2F2025&endDate=28%2F10%2F2025&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 £148 3 Nov - 4 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,418 reviews) "Overall great place to stay! No parking! Must do street parking" Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F11%2F2025&endDate=04%2F11%2F2025&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 £165 22 Oct - 23 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,036 reviews) "I really enjoyed my stay. The hotel is very central, walking distance to most shops, restaurants, and public transportation. The staff were friendly. The breakfast was good, and overall it was a very positive experience." Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F10%2F2025&endDate=23%2F10%2F2025&selected=8120033&PinnedHotelID=8120033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6145186) [See all 1,349 properties in Akranes](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025®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 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,061 reviews) "Very clean and very comfortable beds which were appreciated after a long day. Very walkable to bus stops, and shops. Door access through app was tricky to figure out at first, but easy to adapt. One negative, another unit set off the fire alarm cooking bacon and the alarm rang in every unit." Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Hotels-Reykjavik-Residence-Hotel.h4099809.Hotel-Information) ![Black Pearl Luxury Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9490000/9484600/9484576/4ca0ad37_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Black Pearl Luxury Apartments Tryggvagata 18A, 102, Reykjavik Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (662 reviews) "I definitely recommend Black Pearl if you are staying at downtown Reykjavik. It's walkable to food, shopping and Bus Stop #4 for tour pickups. The rooms are clean, the beds are very comfortable1 All the staff people are awesome! It will be my place to stay whenever I come back to Iceland in the future ..." Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Hotels-Black-Pearl-Luxury-Apartments.h9484576.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, Front Door At Klapparstígur, Reykjavik Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! 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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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