Title: Visit Northern Iceland: Best of Northern Iceland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Iceland-Hotels.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Iceland-Vacation-Rentals.d6054683.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Northern Iceland](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Northern Iceland Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northern Iceland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Northern Iceland ## Travel Guide ![Godafoss featuring mist or fog and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192522/08560b79-c833-4d64-8452-74185a7bd9e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Godafoss featuring mist or fog and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192522/08560b79-c833-4d64-8452-74185a7bd9e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akureyri which includes modern architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562620398/c490a848-27bb-4019-92f1-0af87d37e37a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akureyri Church which includes a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102184/33a4c9fa-9ab0-4b40-9e40-f4dd69655521.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Namafjall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102200/2eb43006-de4d-4300-8ba3-ea0194beab6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northern Iceland Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Northern Iceland ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Akureyri City Center 4.5/5(12 area reviews) Though Akureyri City Center might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon. [](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Akureyri-City-Center.dx553248635976398910) ![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) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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) - Northern Iceland Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Northern Iceland ![Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4140000/4135800/4135720/f56245bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels Thingvallastraeti 23 Akureyri Northeastern Region CA $183 CA $212 total Jan 30 - Jan 31 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Fantastic!! Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=4135720&PinnedHotelID=4135720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054683) ![Centrum Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27060000/27057400/27057386/6e9ec410_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Centrum Hotel Hafnarstræti 102 Akureyri Northeast Region CA $163 CA $190 total Feb 25 - Feb 26 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 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=27057386&PinnedHotelID=27057386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054683) ![Fosshotel Myvatn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17820000/17814100/17814034/26754cb8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fosshotel Myvatn Grímsstaoir, Skutustaoahreppur Myvatn CA $208 CA $240 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Myvatn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (764 reviews) Beautiful hotel, completely spotless everywhere, restaurant served delicious dinner and breakfast and the bar had a great variety. Staff were wonderful such warm and friendly service from check in desk through to restaurant and bar. It’s in a great location to explore the geothermal area of Mývatn. ... Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=17814034&PinnedHotelID=17814034&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054683) [See all 364 properties in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6054683) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![K16 apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19250000/19242900/19242808/3cd5a7ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### K16 apartments Kaupvangstræti 16 Akureyri 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! (580 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 [](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Hotels-K16-Apartments.h19242808.Hotel-Information) ![Hvammstangi Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21210000/21206600/21206593/d8bcb2c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hvammstangi Cottages Kirkjuhvammur Hvammstangi Northwestern Region Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Hvammstangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Icelandic Seal Center Museum and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (218 reviews) Great little cottages. Spacious, comfortable. Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hvammstangi-Hotels-Hvammstangi-Cottages.h21206593.Hotel-Information) ![Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30550000/30545900/30545835/d15cb407_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses Búðartröð 2 Akureyri Stay at this apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions Laxdal House and Akureyri Botanical Garden are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews) Absolutely superb, could not have been better. Facilities excellent. Brilliant location. Extremely helpful staff. Clean with everything needed available. Views were unbelievable too. Couldn’t have asked for more or a better experience. Thank you very much Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Hotels-Sluhus-Hotel-Apartments-Houses.h30545835.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6054683&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Northern Iceland hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27)[Jan 26 - Jan 27](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28)[Jan 27 - Jan 28](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[Jan 30 - Feb 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054683&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Myvatn which includes a lake or waterhole and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494669/fcc4d140-cd86-4369-9b5c-8ec4baa36067.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Myvatn 5/5(12 reviews) Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Myvatn-Myvatn.d553248621532494669.Vacation-Attraction) ![Godafoss featuring a waterfall and mist or fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192522/831519da-6894-4729-98cc-3b4e686c1a72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Godafoss 5/5(23 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Godafoss-Laugar.d6192522.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) ![Myvatn Nature Baths which includes a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165883/9e6a66e2-6b59-4eb7-8494-34c4e608ed5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Myvatn Nature Baths 4.5/5(11 reviews) Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site. [](https://expedia.ca/Myvatn-Nature-Baths-Myvatn.d6165883.Vacation-Attraction) ![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 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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) ![Dettifoss which includes a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102206/e2147899-e992-45a1-a1d6-8bf51c813d2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dettifoss 4.5/5(6 reviews) Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river. [](https://expedia.ca/Dettifoss-Northeastern-Region.d6102206.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Reykjavik: Saga Museum Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48902523/10eb9e01-b86e-4e05-adb2-d135264b4605.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reykjavik: Saga Museum Entry Ticket CA $45 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/reykjavik-saga-museum-entry-ticket.a48902523.activity-details) ![Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4089054/e21049b7-2366-4b80-9fd4-da330b9a42c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik CA $137 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/whale-watching-cruise-on-a-yacht-in-reykjavik.a4089054.activity-details) ![Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4039509/243beb09-d8c5-4e6a-a1ef-09bb8a75634c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik CA $121 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/whale-watching-and-marine-life-tour-in-reykjavik.a4039509.activity-details) ![FlyOver Iceland – Reykjavík](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50302375/b344d3ee-e148-4e4b-81fd-c49d862830e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### FlyOver Iceland – Reykjavík CA $62 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/flyover-iceland-reykjavik.a50302375.activity-details) ![Northern Lights Ocean Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/180626/897f6fb1-03de-4258-bc0f-6dff6b350dfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Northern Lights Ocean Cruise CA $146 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/northern-lights-ocean-cruise.a180626.activity-details) ![Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4250448/76fc0102-55b6-46d4-bee7-19b438c72763.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik CA $131 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/northern-lights-yacht-cruise-in-reykjavik.a4250448.activity-details) [See all activities in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Northern Iceland ![Akureyri showing a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/302/666d86cf-8de7-4ac6-9df1-27be82a938ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Akureyri ![Caption---- Shore in Husavik, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1551/8aaca028-3c7a-4484-b5fa-7e83e30d8804.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Husavik ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3070/a326bec2-8def-454e-883a-f0e28395b7e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sauðárkrókur ![Kirche Kirkjuhvammskirkja in Hvammstangi im Norden von Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7761/bc823970-921f-4d16-8c5d-2ff0abe84c36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hvammstangi - Cities near Northern Iceland - Places of interest [Akureyri](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri.dx302)[Husavik](https://expedia.ca/Husavik.dx1551)[Sauðárkrókur](https://expedia.ca/Sauarkrokur.dx3070)[Hvammstangi](https://expedia.ca/Hvammstangi.dx7761)[Olafsfjordur](https://expedia.ca/Olafsfjordur.dx9174)[Kopasker](https://expedia.ca/Kopasker.dx9233)[Raufarhofn](https://expedia.ca/Raufarhofn.dx9667)[Laugar](https://expedia.ca/Laugar.dx6035418)[Ljosavatn](https://expedia.ca/Ljosavatn.dx6135103)[Bakki](https://expedia.ca/Bakki.dx6192398)[Skutustadir](https://expedia.ca/Skutustadir.dx6192547)[Sprengisandur](https://expedia.ca/Sprengisandur.dx6192548)[Laugarbakki](https://expedia.ca/Laugarbakki.dx3000475569)[Siglufjörður](https://expedia.ca/Siglufjorur.dx553248635932470489)[Glaumbær](https://expedia.ca/Glaumbr.dx553248635975665611) - [Vatnajökull National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Vatnajokull-National-Park-Iceland.d553248621533098981.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Myvatn ](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Myvatn-Myvatn.d553248621532494669.Vacation-Attraction) - [Godafoss ](https://expedia.ca/Godafoss-Laugar.d6192522.Vacation-Attraction) - [Myvatn Nature Baths ](https://expedia.ca/Myvatn-Nature-Baths-Myvatn.d6165883.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dettifoss ](https://expedia.ca/Dettifoss-Northeastern-Region.d6102206.Vacation-Attraction) - [Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths ](https://expedia.ca/Geosea-Geothermal-Sea-Baths-Husavik.d553248635977402150.Vacation-Attraction) - [Akureyri Church ](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Church-Akureyri-City-Center.d6102184.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dimmuborgir ](https://expedia.ca/Dimmuborgir-Myvatn.d6102198.Vacation-Attraction) - [Krafla Volcano ](https://expedia.ca/Krafla-Volcano-Northeastern-Region.d6102196.Vacation-Attraction) - [Namafjall ](https://expedia.ca/Namafjall-Myvatn.d6102200.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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