Northern Iceland
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Northern Iceland
Akureyri City Center
If you're spending some time in Akureyri City Center, Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Centre for Visual Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Oddeyrin
When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Giljahverfi
Though Giljahverfi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.
Hotel Akureyri
"Nice room and good facilities, breakfast range was good and tasty. Parking was free and convenient"
Reviewed on 2026/5/17
Fosshotel Myvatn
"Cool hotel."
Reviewed on 2026/5/21
Centrum Hotel
"Renovated room, with a lots of space and very comfy beds. Bathroom is small and construction work is currently ongoing."
Reviewed on 2026/5/20
K16 apartments
"Really appreciated first class laundry facility. Kitchen well equipped, lovely spacious modern apartment. Only problem was the dreadful bed - no proper mattress, just a kind of soft non-supporting topper. Both of us awoke with back pain."
Reviewed on 2026/4/18
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
"Very good laundry."
Reviewed on 2026/4/10
Aurora Igloo North
"Really nice stay, comfy and clean.The best way to enjoy the northern lights!"
Reviewed on 2026/3/2
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Popular places to visit
Lake Myvatn
Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland.
Dettifoss
Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern light views and shops.
Myvatn Nature Baths
Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.
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.
Godafoss
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.
