Northern Iceland
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Iceland
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.
Fosshotel Myvatn
A great hotel option worth spending a night in the region!
Reviewed on 2026/4/1
Hotel Akureyri
More power sockets would be helpful. Don’t miss the breakfast
Reviewed on 2026/3/27
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
staff was rude every time we spoke to them, during check in as well.
Reviewed on 2026/4/5
K16 apartments
Great apartment with friendly and helpful hostess. The apartment is clean and tidy, has Netflix too. Location is good with the Old Town South Airport Bus stop 5 minutes walk away if needed. Kitchen and bathroom are good. There are free Laundry facilities. Gunny was very friendly and helpful, she ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
The hotel has great views of the surrounding mountains. Its not far to walk to the supermarket, or to the town centre. The apartment was very warm with the luxury of underfloor heating.
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
Svartaborg
Perfect all round
Reviewed on 2026/3/16
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.
Myvatn Nature Baths
Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern light views and shops.
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.
Dettifoss
Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.
