Akureyri The North, Iceland Travel Guide
These feature affordable dorm beds and private rooms, often with shared kitchen facilities. Akureyri Backpackers provides a social atmosphere, popular with solo travelers and budget groups.
Smaller, family-run establishments give a cozy, personal touch. Guesthouse Akureyri or seasonal options like Hotel Edda Akureyri deliver a homely feel and local insights.
Akureyri features mid-range to higher-end hotels, with standard amenities like private bathrooms and breakfast. Hotel Kea and other KEA Hotels properties offer a predictable level of comfort.
Some boutique hotels and high-end cottages deliver luxury experiences. Akureyri Cottages, just outside the city, are private, well-appointed cabins with scenic views.
Outside the city, farm stays present a rural Icelandic experience, with interactions with farm animals and homemade meals.
Self-catering options, often with scenic views, are popular for families or groups. They offer more space, privacy, and kitchen flexibility.
Numerous choices are available through Booking.com and local rental agencies. These offer kitchens and more living space, ideal for longer stays.
Akureyri Campsite (Tjaldsvæðið Akureyri) is close to the city center, offering facilities for tents, campers, and caravans, mainly during summer.
Akureyri's neighborhoods each possess distinct characteristics, influencing your stay.
Can experience some noise, especially on weekends from bars and restaurants, but it is generally not excessive.
Generally quiet and peaceful, providing a calm environment for rest.
While international platforms are convenient, direct booking with properties sometimes yields slightly better rates or added value like breakfast.
In the low season, last-minute bookings can sometimes be found, but early booking still supports more choices.
Always double-check specific deposit and cancellation policies, as they vary widely per property.
Here are some top picks for various budgets and travel styles in Akureyri.
A hostel offering dorms and private rooms, central location, shared kitchen, and a social atmosphere.
Hotel Edda Akureyri (seasonal, often good value, some fjord views). Hotel Akureyri Dynheimar (modern, central, comfortable rooms).
A well-established, central hotel with modern amenities and a long history in Akureyri.
Private cottages located just outside the city, delivering scenic views, privacy, and self-catering options.
Akureyri Cottages offer more space and kitchen facilities. Guesthouses or apartments with multiple rooms or sofa beds deliver comfortable arrangements.
Akureyri Backpackers presents a social atmosphere. Small guesthouses deliver a personal touch and welcoming environment.
Vacation rentals or apartments with kitchens are best. Search platforms for "Akureyri apartments" to locate options with home-like amenities.
Many older guesthouses or hotels in the city center reside in historically significant buildings. Hotel Kea is a long-standing landmark in Akureyri.
7,000 - 12,000 ISK/night. Dorms, shared kitchen, social atmosphere, central location. Akureyri Backpackers
12,000 - 25,000 ISK/night. Private rooms, often family-run, cozy. Guesthouse Akureyri
18,000 - 35,000 ISK/night. Standard amenities, private bathrooms. Hotel Edda Akureyri (seasonal), Hotel Akureyri Dynheimar
25,000 - 45,000 ISK/night. Modern design, central, higher comfort. Hotel Kea by Keahotels
20,000 - 50,000+ ISK/night. Self-catering, multiple rooms, privacy, scenic views. Akureyri Cottages
2,000 - 3,000 ISK/night (per person/tent). Basic facilities, shared amenities, outdoor experience. Akureyri Campsite
Booking well in advance, especially for high season or special events, often secures better selection and rates for your preferred accommodation.
Accommodation prices vary considerably by season. Peak summer and holidays see the highest rates, while off-peak offers more value.
While formal homestay programs are rare, many guesthouses deliver a similar personal, local atmosphere due to their intimate size and dedicated service.
Vacation rentals offer kitchens and more living space, making them ideal for longer trips, families, or those preferring independent catering.
Farm stays outside Akureyri offer a rural Icelandic immersion, including interaction with farm animals and homemade meals, connecting visitors to local life.
