Northern Iceland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Godafoss featuring mist or fog and a cascade
Akureyri showing interior views and modern architecture
Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral
Namafjall
Myvatn Nature Baths featuring a luxury hotel or resort and a hot spring

Where to stay in Northern Iceland

Akureyri which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and boating

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.

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 Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon.

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 Mud Pots.

Giljahverfi
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Reynihlid, Myvatn, Northeast Region
Fully refundable
The price is £211 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
£211
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Myvatn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (707 reviews)
"Great staff, very accommodating, kind, friendly ! Top notch ! Restaurant was awesome , food awesome, waiters above and beyond ! Will definitely recommend this place !"

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Akureyri

Hotel Akureyri

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 67, Akureyri
The price is £129 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£129
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (277 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and time in Aukeryi."

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Hotel Akureyri
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri, Northeastern Region
The price is £131 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
£131
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"I stayed at the hotel for a few days after being released from the hospital after surgery on a broken ankle. I stayed while waiting for my travel insurance to arrange transportation back home in the United States. The staff were all so nice and helpful since it was not easy for me to get around. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
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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 Matthiasarhus ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (549 reviews)
"Our stay at K16 was perfect! Great apartment with tv (included Netflix), nice kitchen, very comfortable bed and laundry. Amazing location and adorable town. We would stay there again."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

K16 apartments
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses

Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses

3.5 out of 5
Búðartröð 2, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions Laxdal House and Akureyri Botanical Garden are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (214 reviews)
"Clean Laundry available Great views"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Exclusive villa opposite Akureyri

Exclusive villa opposite Akureyri

Akureyri, Northeastern Region
Stay at this villa in Akureyri. Enjoy a sauna, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Forest Lagoon and Centre for Visual Arts are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
"Great location and property with lots of room and amazing views!"

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Exclusive villa opposite Akureyri
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Popular places to visit

Myvatn which includes a sunset and a lake or waterhole

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.

Lake Myvatn
Myvatn Nature Baths which includes a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a small group of people

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.

Myvatn Nature Baths
Godafoss featuring a waterfall and mist or fog

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.

Godafoss
Dettifoss which includes a cascade

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.

Dettifoss
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
Hvitserkur

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.

Hvitserkur

Things to do

Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers

Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers

£95
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Experience including Admission and Transfers
Whale Watching

Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik

£64
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

£40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

£149
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

£189
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual

Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual

£95
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
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Cities near Northern Iceland

Akureyri showing a coastal town

Akureyri

Husavik

Husavik

Sauðárkrókur

Sauðárkrókur

Hvammstangi

Hvammstangi