Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

Akureyri

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

Popular places to visit

Akureyri showing modern architecture and street scenes

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall

4/5(6 reviews)

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

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

£73
per adult
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Godafoss Waterfall

Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House

£91
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

£133
per adult
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat
Diamond Circle Tour with Waterfalls From Akureyri

Diamond Circle Tour with Waterfalls From Akureyri

£237
per adult
Diamond Circle Tour with Waterfalls From Akureyri
We climb the Crater Mt. Hverfjall

Dettifoss and Goðafoss Waterfall Small Group from Akureyri Port

£168
per adult
Dettifoss and Goðafoss Waterfall Small Group from Akureyri Port
Dimmuborgir

Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour

£90
per adult
Full day Lake Myvatn Classic tour
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Top hotels in Akureyri City Center

Centrum Hotel

Centrum Hotel

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102, Akureyri, Northeast Region
The price is £108 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£108
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (451 reviews)
"The room was good. Contained all the essentials and had blackout curtains. Check in was easy at the restaurant. The optional breakfast I would skip and hit up a local coffee shop."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Centrum Hotel
Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is £166 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£166
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (942 reviews)
"The location can't be beat for hotel Kea, smack dab in the center of Akureyri, yet quiet enough that in early morning your sleep isn't disturbed. The staff was friendly, and parking was very easy. Our only complaint is the rooms were incredibly small and the photos are deceiving. The TV as an example ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (539 reviews)
"Excellent accommodations and walking distance into town. 5 minutes"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 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 Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church are located ...
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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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (280 reviews)
"Staff was amazing! The hotel its self is so cozy and the drive is definitely worth it. There is also a waterfall you can hike to from the hotel"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

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Hotel Norðurland
Lava Apartments

Lava Apartments

3 out of 5
Glerárgata 3b, Akureyri
The price is £132 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£132
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (482 reviews)
"Super clean, compact, and in a very convenient location."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 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 Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden.

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 Akureyri Church.

Giljahverfi

Akureyri City Center Travel Guide

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