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, Iceland, February 28, 2012: Colorful houses next to the beach with mountains partially obscured by clouds in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145186/955a7309-dd37-4f1f-8997-ae027e3ba3b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akranes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145186/d9ece170-e853-4fb8-be9a-777e46521ff5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akranes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145186/38b6cfe4-f499-473b-86b6-b94c86bd5563.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akranes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145186/24e44dad-ed79-4f7c-8419-f9a9d9641ed6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Akranes Things to do - Top hotels in Akranes - Top Holiday Rentals in Akranes ![Hotel Reykjavík Grand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/45500/45483/bdb8839d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Reykjavík Grand Sigtun 28 Reykjavik £114 28 Apr - 29 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Lovely breakfast, clean spacious hotel and nice amenities. Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F04%2F2026&endDate=29%2F04%2F2026&selected=45483&PinnedHotelID=45483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6145186) ![CityHub Reykjavik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105700000/105690600/105690505/3a8025b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### CityHub Reykjavik 46 Hverfisgata Reykjavik Reykjavíkurborg £61 4 May - 5 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (419 reviews) The facility was really great!!! The staff even better. Breakfast and coffee very good! Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F05%2F2026&endDate=05%2F05%2F2026&selected=105690505&PinnedHotelID=105690505&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6145186) ![Grandi by Center Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45670000/45668900/45668818/41a280e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grandi by Center Hotels Seljavegur 2 Reykjavik £149 20 Apr - 21 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,513 reviews) D Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=45668818&PinnedHotelID=45668818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6145186) [See all 1,367 properties in Akranes](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%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 Apartment Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4100000/4099900/4099809/ddbd83a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Reykjavik Residence Apartment 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! (3,227 reviews) It exceeded our expectations and was a home away from home. The efficiency kitchen was equipped with a 2 burner hob, microwave, mini fridge, dishes, utensils, coffee maker, kettle and much more. The breakfast was amazing and the contents of the basket changed every day. The location was excellent ... Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Hotels-Reykjavik-Residence-Hotel.h4099809.Hotel-Information) ![Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70540000/70539200/70539172/6d5acc38_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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews) Kitchen very useful. The bathroom door was translucent, so privacy was a bit of an issue for adult siblings sharing a room. Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Hotels-Ingholt-Apartments-From-Center-Hotels.h70539172.Hotel-Information) ![Rey Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4950000/4945500/4945481/65b0a720_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. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,068 reviews) Nice apartment, good standard. A little bit dark with poor lightning, few windows all with frosted glass. Very central location in the middle of the city. The biggest/only problem was the noise. The noise from the city is to be expected, but the apartment was very poorly soundproofed so the was noise ... 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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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