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Akureyri Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Local Food & Travel Tips | Trip.com
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What to do
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Route 1
6.1
4.8
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Akureyri church
5.1
4.6
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22 Reviews
Akureyri Botanical Garden
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4.0
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Goðafoss Waterfall
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4.4
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Forest Lagoon
3.0
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Camping Hamrar
2.9
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Akureyri Swimming Pool
2.8
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Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
2.7
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Blue Lagoon
9.1
4.7
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Icelandic Aviation Museum
2.6
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Akureyri, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Skald Hotel Akureyri Curio Collection by Hilton
4.7
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23 Reviews
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
4.2
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43 Reviews
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
4.4
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67 Reviews
Hafnarstræti Hostel
4.2
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63 Reviews
Hotel Norðurland
4.1
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105 Reviews
K16Apartments
4.8
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58 Reviews
Hotel Kjarnalundur- Aurora Dream - Lodges and Rooms
4.1
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Centrum Hotel
4.1
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128 Reviews
Lava Apartments & Rooms
4.1
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59 Reviews
Kidagil Guesthouse
4.3
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60 Reviews
Hotel Akureyri
4.6
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132 Reviews
Saeluhus Apartments & Houses
4.5
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94 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Akureyri dishes and foodie spots.
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Backpackers Cafe
4.5
/5
6 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Avg. PKR12,135/person
Mulaberg Bistro & Bar
3.7
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6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PKR27,557/person
Aurora Restaurant
4.0
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6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PKR8,764/person
Bláa Kannan Cafe
3.8
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6 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. PKR5,758/person
Brynja
4.3
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6 Reviews
Strikid
3.8
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8 Reviews
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Sea view
Avg. PKR22,041/person
Kaffi Ilmur
3.7
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8 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. PKR5,184/person
Bautinn Restaurant
4.2
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6 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. PKR20,733/person
Bakaríið við Brúna
4.3
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6 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. PKR6,619/person
Greifinn
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Western cuisine
Avg. PKR10,896/person
Axelsbakari Cafe and Bakery
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6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PKR4,940/person
Berlin Akureyri
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Coffee shop
Avg. PKR3,904/person
Akureyri Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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[Iceland · Akureyri] Ice Cream at -3 Degrees! Dropping by the "Blast-Off Rocket" Church.
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Akureyri Square | Akureyri Microbrewery at 2 Kaupvangur: A World Cup Night at the Long Tables in the Capital of the North.
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Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
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Lystigardur Akureyrar
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Akureyri Botanical Garden
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Estuary of the river Eyjafjardará
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Eyja
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