Northern Iceland
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Iceland
Where to stay in Northern Iceland
Akureyri City Center
While visiting Akureyri City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Centre for Visual Arts.
Oddeyrin
While there might not be top attractions in Oddeyrin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden.
Giljahverfi
While there might not be top attractions in Giljahverfi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.
Hotel Akureyri
More power sockets would be helpful. Don’t miss the breakfast
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Fosshotel Myvatn
The hotel was excellent. The room was well apppinted and nicely decorated and tge food suoerb. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the view from the restaurant breathtaking.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
staff was rude every time we spoke to them, during check in as well.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
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 29 Mar 2026
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Very good laundry.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Svartaborg
Perfect all round
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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 lights views and shops.
Dettifoss
Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.
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.
Things to do
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Reykjavik Northern Lights Evening Adventure Guided Tour
Sagas Streets and Sights Self Guided Walk in Reykjavik
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket
