Guidebook for Akureyri
Everything Else
The town church is very majestic on the top of a hill near the center.
36 locals recommend
Akureyri Church
600 við EyrarlandsvegThe town church is very majestic on the top of a hill near the center.
Parks & Nature
A lovely little botanic garden with a wonderful cafe in the center.
61 locals recommend
Botanical Garden Akureyri
EyrarlandsvegurA lovely little botanic garden with a wonderful cafe in the center.
Shopping
The local shopping mall is about 5-10 minute waling distance from the apartment. It has a discount grocery store as well.
13 locals recommend
Casa
The local shopping mall is about 5-10 minute waling distance from the apartment. It has a discount grocery store as well.
If you are wanting souvenirs or warm weather apparel then this is the place in the town center.
The Viking
HafnarstrætiIf you are wanting souvenirs or warm weather apparel then this is the place in the town center.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the favorite venue for Icelandic bands and a nice small spot to get a glimpse of the blooming Icelandic music scene.
35 locals recommend
Græni hatturinn
HafnarstrætiThis is the favorite venue for Icelandic bands and a nice small spot to get a glimpse of the blooming Icelandic music scene.
This hostel has the best beer selection you can get in Akureyri. Very friendly owners and staff, highly recommended. Sometimes DJ's or bands during weekends. Brunch is excellent and cheap. And they also have a laundromat !
26 locals recommend
Akureyri Backpackers
This hostel has the best beer selection you can get in Akureyri. Very friendly owners and staff, highly recommended. Sometimes DJ's or bands during weekends. Brunch is excellent and cheap. And they also have a laundromat !
Essentials
Nettó
GlerárgataDiscount grocery store within walking distance. Located at the town mall.
Food Scene
The best restaurant in Akureyri. The lunch menu is very budget friendly and the food is excellent. They have the best fish dishes in Iceland and the steaks are very good.
81 locals recommend
Rub23
The best restaurant in Akureyri. The lunch menu is very budget friendly and the food is excellent. They have the best fish dishes in Iceland and the steaks are very good.
T-Bone
BrekkugataTHE steakhouse in Akureyri.
Entertainment & Activities
Within a walking distance we have the premiere whale tour in the Eyjafjörður fjord. All our guests that have taken their tour have recommended it.
15 locals recommend
Ambassador Whale Watching
Within a walking distance we have the premiere whale tour in the Eyjafjörður fjord. All our guests that have taken their tour have recommended it.
The local swimming pool is great. Here is what our last guest said in may 2016 "The incredible town pool complex is just 2 blocks away". OK ! Pool complex, yes why not just call it that, it is excellent that much we know.
65 locals recommend
Sundlaug Akureyrar
4 SkólastígurThe local swimming pool is great. Here is what our last guest said in may 2016 "The incredible town pool complex is just 2 blocks away". OK ! Pool complex, yes why not just call it that, it is excellent that much we know.