Akureyri City Center
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.
Hlidarfjall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hlidarfjall during your travels in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Akureyri North Iceland Waterfalls and Nature Baths Small Group Tour

Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group

Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
Top hotels in Akureyri City Center

K16 apartments
The flat was in an excellent location :) Just in the heart of the downtown, next to the cathedral and close to shops and restaurants. The flat is cozy and comfortable, has all the equipment for cooking, with microwave and oven. The beds were comfortable, and there is laundry machine in the toilet ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov, 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Good and clean hotel. Accommodated us after we were a few days later than expected due to weather conditions
Reviewed on 7 Nov, 2025

Centrum Hotel
Great location, right in the middle of a lively resort town.
Reviewed on 15 Nov, 2025

Hotel Norðurland
Fresh breakfast, clean room
Reviewed on 18 Nov, 2025

Hafnarstræti Hostel
Tv remote didn’t work in room, and the power outlets in the pods barely worked as well
Reviewed on 23 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.

