Title: Visit Akureyri City Center: Best of Akureyri City Center, Akureyri Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# Akureyri City Center

## Akureyri

![Iceland is stunning! There is so much natural beauty just everywhere you turn.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/302/428367e6-a129-4ad5-bd96-77312f6442b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Iceland is stunning! There is so much natural beauty just everywhere you turn.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/302/428367e6-a129-4ad5-bd96-77312f6442b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Looking up to the church in Akureyri (Akureyrarkirkja).

A very modern structure but is still spectacular inside.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/302/91816e1d-b81c-412c-b059-c0c804abc19e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Humpback whale seen on whale watching excision in northern Iceland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/302/bb25b632-8bc3-4b31-beae-1f8fc72a2f9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Pair of Humpback whale tails seen on whale watching excision in northern Iceland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/302/12a78b40-181d-4c5a-ac5f-b447f2080e74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Akureyri City Center

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Akureyri travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri.dx302)

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### Popular places to visit

![Akureyri showing street scenes and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562620398/b8c10f15-a9f0-4c77-a022-f764dc9d86cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Hof-Cultural-Center-And-Conference-Hall-Akureyri-City-Center.d553248621562620398.Vacation-Attraction)

![Akureyri Church which includes a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102184/33a4c9fa-9ab0-4b40-9e40-f4dd69655521.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Church-Akureyri-City-Center.d6102184.Vacation-Attraction)

![Aurora over the winter forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/737624990692331520/e6f3b470-2ced-41a5-ad58-5d6c1cd4860a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Forest Lagoon

You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern light views and shops. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Forest-Lagoon-Akureyri.d737624990692331520.Vacation-Attraction)

![The Botanic Gardens at Akureyri, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102186/84caee10-2543-4644-9e85-1cad0b871b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Akureyri Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Botanical-Garden-Akureyri.d6102186.Vacation-Attraction)

![Akureyri, with Hlidarfjall behind, viewed from the eastern shore of Eyjafjordurat dusk in winter, northern Iceland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102266/c1390e50-1843-40fc-8481-66bd3e1c49d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hlidarfjall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hlidarfjall during your travels in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Hlidarfjall-Akureyri.d6102266.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Centre for Visual Arts

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Centre for Visual Arts during your travels in Akureyri. Discover the northern light views in this walkable area, or seek out the horseback riding. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Centre-For-Visual-Arts-Akureyri-City-Center.d553248621533099014.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1173267/2855a497-b702-450e-88d8-8d94f38cbaa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

CA $142

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/whale-watching-from-downtown-akureyri.a1173267.activity-details)

![From Akureyri: Hverir and Lake Myvatn Geothermal Baths Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47789023/a06ee99c-3cb6-4cc7-abc9-c9e5dcb2209d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn

CA $193

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-akureyri-godafoss-and-lake-myvatn.a47789023.activity-details)

![Northern Lights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46595754/526ef392-0834-4da6-ba42-60b73c51a88f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Akureyri Northern Light Tour

CA $190

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/akureyri-northern-light-tour.a46595754.activity-details)

![Goðafoss Waterfall
By Jowi Wasilewska](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47500714/8355b1a8-aa25-4574-9705-e657d0a68940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group

CA $289

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cruise-tour-godafoss-and-myvatn-lake-and-baths-small-group.a47500714.activity-details)

![Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44646937/6e069fa0-8893-4abe-8492-5ceb154f78b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour

CA $187

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/akureyri-hunt-for-the-northern-lights-photography-tour.a44646937.activity-details)

![Akureyri Snowshoeing with The Traveling Viking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48834786/6242c77d-075a-47f5-99fb-68bdbb77c974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Akureyri Snowshoeing with The Traveling Viking

CA $226

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/akureyri-snowshoeing-with-the-traveling-viking.a48834786.activity-details)

[See all activities in Akureyri](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Akureyri.d302.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## Akureyri City Center Hotel Deals

![Centrum Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27060000/27057400/27057386/6e9ec410_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Centrum Hotel

Hafnarstræti 102 Akureyri Northeast Region

CA $173

CA $201 total

Feb 10 - Feb 11

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (511 reviews)

Nice clean rooms, hotel has a nice restaurant and bar and is centrally located.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

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![Hotel Kea by Keahotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1320000/1311600/1311546/6d51666d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hafnarstraeti 87-89 Akureyri 

CA $182

CA $211 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this ski hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (978 reviews)

Excellent value for money for Iceland. Room was clean and well equipped. Breakfast was inclusive and a good fresh selection. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

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![K16 apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19250000/19242900/19242808/3cd5a7ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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K16 apartments

Kaupvangstræti 16 Akureyri 

CA $157

CA $183 total

Feb 15 - Feb 16

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews)

Lovely clean and spacious apaetment with large lounge with well-equipped kitchen and separate bedroom with large very comfortable bed. Great location and from the balcony, we could see across to the beautiful church and thrn downwards to the sea and mountains beyond. It was so close to the high street, ...

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

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![Lava Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16780000/16774300/16774222/7462379b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Lava Apartments

Glerárgata 3b Akureyri 

CA $127

CA $151 total

Feb 25 - Feb 26

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located nearby.

8.6/10 Excellent! (494 reviews)

The accomodation was clran and contained all we needed for a comfortable stay. Contact with staff was minimal but satisfactory. The heat of the shower water wasnt great. The lighting was inadewuate

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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![Hafnarstræti Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21120000/21117600/21117581/59505a5d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hafnarstræti Hostel

Hafnarstræti 99-101 Akureyri 

CA $81

CA $99 total

Feb 10 - Feb 11

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hostel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (184 reviews)

Good place to stay

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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![Akureyri Backpackers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12830000/12821500/12821401/bf393d97_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Akureyri Backpackers

Hafnarstraeti 98 Akureyri 

CA $105

CA $127 total

Feb 10 - Feb 11

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hostel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (73 reviews)

Overall it was ok. We stayed at the fourth floor, which was quiet, but the showers were in the basement and one had to go thru the bar at the ground floor to get there. The reception was at the bar counter and it was noisy and hard to understand house rules. Lastly the receptionist wasn’t too interested ...

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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### Other neighbourhoods around Akureyri City Center

![Fishing town of Husavik at sunset, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398761/a3785a3a-aee9-4627-9199-d22c9c52f2c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Oddeyrin

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

 When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Oddeyrin.dx553248635976398761)

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### Giljahverfi

 Though Giljahverfi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Mud Pots. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Giljahverfi.dx553248635976396131)

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