Title: Northern Iceland Travel Guide: Best of Northern Iceland, Iceland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Iceland-Hotels.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Iceland-Holiday-Rentals.d6054683.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Northern Iceland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Northern Iceland Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Car-Hire-Guide)[Northern Iceland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Northern Iceland Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Godafoss featuring mist or fog and a cascade](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128441-Godafoss.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akureyri showing interior views and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128572-Hof-Cultural-And-Conference-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128508-Akureyri-Church.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Namafjall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127946-Myvatn.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Myvatn Nature Baths featuring a luxury hotel or resort and a hot spring](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127940-Myvatn.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northern Iceland Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Northern Iceland ![Akureyri which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127919-Akureyri.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Akureyri City Center 4.5/5(13 area reviews) If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Akureyri City Center and surrounding area, you can visit Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akureyri-Akureyri-City-Center.dx553248635976398910) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akureyri-Oddeyrin.dx553248635976398761) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akureyri-Giljahverfi.dx553248635976396131) - Top hotels in Northern Iceland - Top Holiday Rentals in Northern Iceland ![Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4140000/4135800/4135720/f56245bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels Thingvallastraeti 23 Akureyri Northeastern Region £135 17 Dec - 18 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) \* Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025&selected=4135720&PinnedHotelID=4135720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054683) ![Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20080000/20078100/20078082/d19d2bd5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels Reynihlid Myvatn Northeast Region £113 8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Myvatn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (749 reviews) The room was great, and we especially loved being able to get a call when the aurora borealis was out! Thanks to the hotel staff, we had the incredible experience of seeing the Northern lights right outside the hotel door. Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F01%2F2026&endDate=09%2F01%2F2026&selected=20078082&PinnedHotelID=20078082&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054683) ![Hotel Akureyri](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9710000/9703600/9703588/a8c83b24_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Akureyri Hafnarstræti 67 Akureyri £132 14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Matthiasarhus and Centre for Visual Arts are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (310 reviews) Clean room - loved the heated floors! The staff was wonderful, and the breakfast buffet was great. I'd love to stay there again! Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=9703588&PinnedHotelID=9703588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054683) [See all 365 properties in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F12%2F2025&endDate=17%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6054683) 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. ![K16 apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19250000/19242900/19242808/3cd5a7ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### K16 apartments Kaupvangstræti 16 Akureyri Stay at this apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (575 reviews) Lovely modern, clean and warm apartment, great location and parking. Very good value for the money, will definitely stay again. Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akureyri-Hotels-K16-Apartments.h19242808.Hotel-Information) ![Hvammstangi Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21210000/21206600/21206593/d8bcb2c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hvammstangi Cottages Kirkjuhvammur Hvammstangi Northwestern Region Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Hvammstangi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Icelandic Seal Center Museum and Chapel ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (215 reviews) Great little cottages. Spacious, comfortable. Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hvammstangi-Hotels-Hvammstangi-Cottages.h21206593.Hotel-Information) ![Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30550000/30545900/30545835/d15cb407_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses Búðartröð 2 Akureyri Stay at this apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions Laxdal House and Akureyri Botanical Garden are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (218 reviews) Clean, warm and comfortable Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akureyri-Hotels-Sluhus-Hotel-Apartments-Houses.h30545835.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6054683&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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Northern Iceland hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16)[15 Dec - 16 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17)[16 Dec - 17 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025)[19 Dec - 21 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025)[26 Dec - 28 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025) ### Popular places to visit ![Myvatn which includes a sunset and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128445-Lake-Myvatn.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Myvatn 5/5(9 reviews) Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Myvatn-Myvatn.d553248621532494669.Attraction) ![Godafoss featuring a waterfall and mist or fog](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128438-Godafoss.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Godafoss 5/5(27 reviews) Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Godafoss-Laugar.d6192522.Attraction) ![Myvatn Nature Baths which includes a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127939-Myvatn.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Myvatn Nature Baths 4.5/5(7 reviews) Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Myvatn-Nature-Baths-Myvatn.d6165883.Attraction) ![Dettifoss which includes a cascade](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127957-Skinnastadur.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dettifoss 5/5(5 reviews) Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dettifoss-Northeastern-Region.d6102206.Attraction) ![Hvitserkur](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/47efd7ee4ddbf286acaf452b0fb856a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hvitserkur 5/5(1 review) You can find out about the history of Hvammstangi with a visit to Hvitserkur. Wander the riverfront and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hvitserkur-Hvammstangi.d553248635810250723.Attraction) ![Akureyri showing modern architecture and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/128000/128579-Hof-Cultural-And-Conference-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hof-Cultural-Center-And-Conference-Hall-Akureyri-City-Center.d553248621562620398.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Picture 1 for Activity Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5084433/079df335-eaad-49c7-b48b-10c612e53864.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa £65 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-reykjavik-northern-lights-bus-tour-with-hot-cocoa.a5084433.activity-details) ![Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5111465/145dcd03-125d-4b06-b167-3d024670666e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual £84 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sky-lagoon-entrance-ticket-including-7-step-ritual.a5111465.activity-details) ![Whale Watching ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1082357/14a3c5b8-28eb-4a2d-b45e-a62f85445499.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik £65 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whale-watching-tour-with-professional-guide-from-reykjavik.a1082357.activity-details) ![Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5105790/2ac670d4-c16f-4ac9-a852-3fb5b1494b90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers £96 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sky-lagoon-geothermal-spa-experience-including-admission-and-transfers.a5105790.activity-details) ![Northern lights with a water fall in Reykjavík](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/522169/1debc38b-1a33-42b0-a915-20c5efa58ff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Northern Lights Hunt Tour £55 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/northern-lights-hunt-tour.a522169.activity-details) ![Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4117428/268f0d57-b597-4b74-bf1e-4e93869c7749.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer £131 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sky-lagoon-admission-including-transfer.a4117428.activity-details) [See all activities in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Northern Iceland ![Akureyri showing a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127933-Akureyri.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Akureyri ![Husavik](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/515fa5c78cb82d2d3d1286b5603b0ef9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Husavik ![Sauðárkrókur](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/adc9fb0767bfd52ff9d46aafed162c96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sauðárkrókur ![Hvammstangi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/d2cc672a2a614ecbfa25f5a6379cb5bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hvammstangi - Cities near Northern Iceland - Places of interest [Akureyri](https://expedia.co.uk/Akureyri.dx302)[Husavik](https://expedia.co.uk/Husavik.dx1551)[Sauðárkrókur](https://expedia.co.uk/Sauarkrokur.dx3070)[Hvammstangi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hvammstangi.dx7761)[Myvatn](https://expedia.co.uk/Myvatn.dx8842)[Ljosavatn](https://expedia.co.uk/Ljosavatn.dx6135103)[Bakki](https://expedia.co.uk/Bakki.dx6192398)[Hals](https://expedia.co.uk/Hals.dx6192526)[Holar](https://expedia.co.uk/Holar.dx6192532)[Hofsós](https://expedia.co.uk/Hofsos.dx3000029386)[Borðeyri](https://expedia.co.uk/Boreyri.dx3000029431)[Skagastrond](https://expedia.co.uk/Skagastrond.dx3000407112)[Langanesbyggð](https://expedia.co.uk/Langanesbygg.dx553248634866156019)[Siglufjörður](https://expedia.co.uk/Siglufjorur.dx553248635932470489)[Akrahreppur](https://expedia.co.uk/Akrahreppur.dx553248635975257872)[Skagafjörour](https://expedia.co.uk/Skagafjorour.dx553248635975742871)[Ásahreppur](https://expedia.co.uk/Asahreppur.dx553248635975924144) - 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