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A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a brown leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a small plant.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, a bookshelf, and a cat tree.

A modern multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and balconies.

A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a desk, a chair, and a bed.

1. Skald Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton

1.6 km from University of Akureyri

Ricardo

S$276

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A street view with a building, parked cars, and a hill in the background.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a view.

A modern room with two beds, a small table, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a white table and black chairs.

2. K16 apartments

Akureyri City Center, 1.5 km from University of Akureyri

James

S$152

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view, and a door leading to another room.

A narrow alleyway between two white buildings with a paved ground.

A row of white residential buildings with a white fence in the foreground.

3. Nordurgata 43

Oddeyrin, 1.5 km from University of Akureyri

Bobby

S$209

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of a snowy landscape through large windows.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a stone edge, surrounded by a wooden fence.

A modern hotel room with a large TV mounted on the wall displaying a weather forecast.

A two-story hotel with illuminated windows and a person standing at the entrance.

4. Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses

2 km from University of Akureyri

S$289

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A sculpture of two figures on a pedestal in a grassy area with a building in the background.

A grassy area with a statue, a building with a red roof, and a road in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a white door, a glass table with a lamp, a white shelf with towels, and a chair.

A library with bookshelves, a dining table, chairs, a staircase, and a painting on the wall.

5. FE Gisting

1.3 km from University of Akureyri

Jennifer

S$186

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern building with large windows, a wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

A buffet area with various food items and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a TV, and a large window with a mountain view.

6. Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

1.2 km from University of Akureyri

S$232

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A large, dark-colored building with multiple windows and a red door, reflecting on a calm body of water.

A wooden interior with a sauna, a wooden bench, and a view of the outside.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, a sliding glass door, and a metal fence.

A dark-colored sofa with multiple cushions, a marble coffee table with a vase of flowers, and wall-mounted lighting fixtures.

7. Bryggjan Boutique Hotel

Oddeyrin, 1.8 km from University of Akureyri

S$310

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

8. Hotel Akureyri

1.7 km from University of Akureyri

Michael

S$205

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and a view of the city through large windows.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a checkered floor pattern.

A hallway with dark tiled flooring, white walls, and doors on both sides. There are two trash bins with yellow bases along the hallway.

A room with a bed, a TV screen displaying 'Hafnarstræti Hostel Akershus', and a control panel with a Wi-Fi symbol.

9. Hafnarstræti Hostel

Akureyri City Center, 1.5 km from University of Akureyri

Ankit

S$127

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A bar area with a green wall, bar stools, and a neon sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a cityscape artwork on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern restaurant interior with marble tables, cushioned seating, and ambient lighting.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and a bar in the background.

10. Centrum Hotel

Akureyri City Center, 1.5 km from University of Akureyri

Jennifer

S$187

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious loft with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a leather sofa, a large flat-screen TV, and a cowhide rug.

A spacious room with a dining area featuring a white table and chairs, a chandelier, and a patterned rug.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a red rug, and exposed wooden beams.

A bedroom with a bed, two white chairs, a window, and a radiator.

11. Hoepfner Historical House

2.1 km from University of Akureyri

Cullen

S$286

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A room with a wooden wall featuring a large, irregularly shaped cutout.

A modern staircase with wooden steps and metal railings, leading to a door with a number plate.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a white console table, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A reception desk with a unique black cut-out design, a wooden floor, and an orange chair in a modern lobby area.

12. Lava Apartments

Akureyri City Center, 1.4 km from University of Akureyri

S$120

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern room with a sofa, a small table, and a chair. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A round table with a candle in the center, surrounded by grey upholstered chairs.

A modern room with a built-in desk, shelves, and a wardrobe.

13. Hotel Halond

2.8 km from University of Akureyri

S$168

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by snow-covered streets and buildings.

A bar area with shelves of various liquor bottles and glasses.

A modern restaurant interior with round tables, wooden chairs, and hanging spherical lights.

A modern lounge area with a long sofa, small tables, and hanging pendant lights.

14. Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Akureyri City Center, 1.5 km from University of Akureyri

Kimberly

S$224

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A corner with a wooden wall, a chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, a stack of firewood, and a black lantern.

A modern interior with a wooden wall, a red abstract painting, a staircase, and a bar area with stools.

A double bed with white linens and two gray pillows, a small wooden nightstand with a vase of red roses, and two wall-mounted reading lamps.

A buffet table with various food items and condiments, a painting of fruits and vegetables on the wall, and wooden paneling on the wall.

15. Hotel Norðurland

Akureyri City Center, 1.4 km from University of Akureyri

Bridget

S$233

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to a bedroom.

A wooden outdoor hot tub with steps leading up to it, surrounded by a wooden fence.

A modern living room with a brown sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets and a built-in oven.

A wooden deck with a hot tub and a barbecue grill.

16. North Apartments Suites

Oddeyrin, 1.4 km from University of Akureyri

Kimberly

S$261

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A snow-covered street at night with buildings, a visible storefront, and a tram track.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with buildings, including a white building with arched windows and a modern building with balconies.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dark countertop, and a wooden floor.

A modern dining room with a wooden table, a decorative bowl, and a painting on the wall.

17. Torg Guest House

Akureyri City Center, 1.4 km from University of Akureyri

Eric

S$152

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.

A bedroom with a bed, a dark wardrobe, a door, and a radiator.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with dark cabinetry and a built-in oven.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade and a sign reading "HOTEL APARTMENTS".

18. Luxury studios by Like properties

Oddeyrin, 1.4 km from University of Akureyri

Irene

S$366

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious kitchen with large windows, a dining area, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a minimalist chair. There is a large window offering a view of a balcony and a building.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a dining table, and a large window.

A spacious living area with a modern sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

19. Hofsbót Luxury apartment

Akureyri City Center, 1.5 km from University of Akureyri

S$871

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A cozy living room with a wooden wall, a green couch, a yellow armchair, and a fireplace.

A cozy seating area with a yellow sofa, a wooden table, and a decorative duck lamp.

A cozy living room with a modern sofa, a potted plant, and a table lamp.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view through large windows.

20. Akureyri Backpackers

Akureyri City Center, 1.5 km from University of Akureyri

ZhiHong

S$93

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Akureyri

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Skald Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 32 reviews	View
K16 apartments	9.6 Exceptional 671 reviews	View
Nordurgata 43	9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses	9.4 Exceptional 268 reviews	View
FE Gisting	9.2 Wonderful 92 reviews	View

Top University of Akureyri Hotel Reviews

Centrum Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very nice and clean. However, there was no hair dryer or extra roll of TP. I’m sure if I’d asked I would have been accommodated"

K16 apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location with the added bonus of free onsite parking. The apartment was wonderfully spacious, comfortably furnished, and well-equipped with all the amenities needed for a cozy stay. The only minor downside was that the dryer took a long time and didn't completely dry our clothes. Overall, a great experience, highly recommended!"

Bryggjan Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing stay at Bryggjan Boutique Hotel. The property is very clean. Staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms are comfortable and showers are incredible. We enjoyed the sauna and hot tubs as well. Breakfast is also very tasty! We were able to see the Northern Lights from the hotel :)"

Hotel Norðurland

10/10 Excellent

"We had a 3-night stay here. It is so convenient to everything, and the breakfast is great! The room was clean, and staff was super helpful. We would love to come again!"

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"The property was quiet. The amenities were good. Staff were helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would recommend"

Hafnarstræti Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely clean! Wasn't expecting my first ever hostel to be this nice. Capsules you stay in are super cool and you have provacy! Highly recommend *** No parking on site"

Skald Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice amenities."

Acco Ice Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Très bon choix"

Akureyri Backpackers

10/10 Excellent

"right in middle of downtown convenient location, very clean washroom. we only needed to use kitchen for a quick breakfast, but there is no sink (for water) or garbage bin. The bar downstairs had music on until after midnight."

Other attractions near University of Akureyri

A large church with a clock tower and a cross on top.

Akureyri Church

9.0/10 (318 reviews)

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.

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A modern building with a circular design near a calm body of water, surrounded by a rocky shoreline and a mountainous backdrop.

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall

8.6/10 (63 reviews)

Whether you are attending a conference or want to be entertained by music, theater or art, this waterfront building has it covered.

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A black wooden house with a sloped roof and white windows, surrounded by a vibrant garden with various colorful flowers.

Akureyri Botanical Garden

9.0/10 (142 reviews)

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.

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Glerártorg

You can enjoy retail therapy at Glerártorg during your visit to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.

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Centre for Visual Arts

8.6/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Centre for Visual Arts during your stay in Akureyri. Discover the northern lights views in this walkable area or seek out the horse riding.

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Matthiasarhus

8.0/10 (9 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Akureyri with a stop at Matthiasarhus. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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St. Peter's Catholic Church

8.8/10 (21 reviews)

After visiting St. Peter's Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Lystigarður Akureyrar

Explore the great outdoors at Lystigarður Akureyrar, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Akureyri?

University of Akureyri is located in an area of Akureyri known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 71 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of Akureyri?

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from University of Akureyri. Other good choices within a short distance include Centrum Hotel and Hotel Kea by Keahotels.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to University of Akureyri?

Expedia has 71 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Akureyri.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Akureyri, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near University of Akureyri.

What can I see and do near University of Akureyri?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Icelandic Aviation Museum and Nonnahús. Sights like Matthiasarhus and Laxdal House highlight some of the local culture. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden and Lystigarður Akureyrar.

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Our top choices for University of Akureyri hotels

1. Skald Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. K16 apartments

3. Nordurgata 43

4. Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses

5. FE Gisting

6. Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

7. Bryggjan Boutique Hotel

8. Hotel Akureyri

9. Hafnarstræti Hostel

10. Centrum Hotel

11. Hoepfner Historical House

12. Lava Apartments

13. Hotel Halond

14. Hotel Kea by Keahotels

15. Hotel Norðurland

16. North Apartments Suites

17. Torg Guest House

18. Luxury studios by Like properties

19. Hofsbót Luxury apartment

20. Akureyri Backpackers

Compare popular hotels close to University of Akureyri

Top University of Akureyri Hotel Reviews

Centrum Hotel

K16 apartments

Bryggjan Boutique Hotel

Hotel Norðurland

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Hafnarstræti Hostel

Skald Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton

Acco Ice Apartments

Akureyri Backpackers

Other attractions near University of Akureyri

Akureyri Church

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall

Akureyri Botanical Garden

Glerártorg

Centre for Visual Arts

Matthiasarhus

St. Peter's Catholic Church

Lystigarður Akureyrar

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