Akureyri City Center Travel Guide
Akureyri
Visit Akureyri City Center
Popular places to visit
Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
Whether you are attending a conference or want to be entertained by music, theater or art, this waterfront building has it covered.
Akureyri Church
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 Botanical Garden
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.
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.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.
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.
Top hotels in Akureyri City Center
Centrum Hotel
Hotel is in the best location in Akureyri. The room I got was outdated and needs renovation, bed was comfortable though. Bar/check inn staff was not very helpful. Bed was never made for the 3 nights I stayed at the hotel. In my opinion the experience would have been way better if management was ...
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
This is a nice hotel right in the heart of Akureyri. You can’t beat the location. We had a view of the church from our corner room. Breakfast was nice and staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
K16 apartments
Very easy to use communal laundry facility and kitchen reasonably equipped. Staff was very responsive, kind and helpful with keeping bags early etc. Provided extra sheet since duvets make me too hot Clean & well kept place.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hafnarstræti Hostel
Location was in the heart of the city and pods were cozy
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Hotel Norðurland
Friendly staff. Convenient location. Walk to downtown in a few minutes. Very nice breakfast. No elevator if that is a concern for you.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Lava Apartments
Parking was free and close. Easily walkable to the downtown area. Not staff on site other than cleaning crew. Entry was done with codes given through email.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Akureyri City Center
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.
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.
