Best places in Akureyri

Discover the best places in Akureyri, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 96 places in the city.

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Ketilkaffi
Cafe
👍👍 Lovely coffee shop at the art museum right in the main section of town. So incredibly hard to find coffee shops in Iceland so this is quite the treat. I went with the avocado toast, a flat white and then tried the Hario a drip coffee. All were excellent! Definitely recommend if you have searched...
4.90 (322 reviews)
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Akureyri Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
Opened in 1912, the 3.6-hectare park with a cafe houses a botanical garden with thousands of plants.
4.60 (3K reviews)
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Moe’s Food Truck
Restaurant
👍👍 We stopped here specifically for Moe's food truck to sample the fish and chips and the food and service did not disappoint! Moe is super friendly and the fish and chips deserve the hype! Crispy, fresh, and well seasoned! It was the best fish we had during our two week visit to Iceland! His Iceland...
4.80 (271 reviews)
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Kaffi Ilmur
Cafe
👍👍 Highly recommend this place if u r looking for good homemade cakes! Kaka! The can even customize the cake if you want.. Especially owners (Icelandic and Dutch family) are friendly..! ❤️‍🔥I had a gluten-free cake, something made with date, chocolate and cream, my favorite! 🍐The pear cake was also...
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4.60 (591 reviews)
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Pylsuvagninn á Akureyri
Hot dog restaurant
👍👍 Iconic hot dog stand in Akureyri. I tried the black sheep hot dog. It was pretty good
4.70 (317 reviews)
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KURDO KEBAB
Halal restaurant
👍👍 This is not a restaurant. This is a refuge. After days in the Icelandic countryside and wilderness eating tasteless, overpriced food, I came upon this beautiful, kebab haven. It made me remember there is good food in this world (and country), and that food is worth driving and fighting for. You wi...
4.60 (461 reviews)
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Bónus
Supermarket
4.50 (660 reviews)
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DJ Grill
Fast food restaurant
👍👍 I don't usually leave reviews but I really want people to visit this burger restaurant because the quality of the burgers and customer service was exceptional. The price for the 6 family meal deal was affordable and kept us full after a long day of travel. If you are ever stopping in Akureyri and lo...
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4.60 (296 reviews)
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Bláa Kannan Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Stunning and cozy cafe located in the heart of Akureyi! We stopped in for a coffee and it was great. The building is beautiful and very iconic of the city! So bright blue and stands out from a far!
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4.60 (292 reviews)
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Shanghai Restaurant
Asian restaurant
👍👍 Highly recommended Chinese restaurant in Iceland - the chefs are professionals from China and gave great recommendations. Especially love the shredded pork with spicy chili sauce and the broccoli and mushrooms (couldn’t wait to eat it and forgot to take a photo first!). Interior is clean and lined w...
4.50 (481 reviews)
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Indian Curry House
Indian restaurant
👍👍 Good quality and quantity with kind staff behaviour without prior reservation and in downtown. Kadhai Vegetarian and Daal tadka were superb, what to say about Indian masala tea ☕️ it was really good. A nice Indian restaurant with proper Indian cuisine taste. Good to go and taste Indian cuisine.
4.60 (261 reviews)
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Akureyri Backpackers
Hostel
Trendy hostel offering free Wi-Fi & shared bathrooms, plus a restaurant, a bar & a sauna.
$77/night
4.40 (1.1K reviews)
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Saeluhus Apartments & Houses
Hotel
Complex of bright houses & apartments offering mountain views, plus free Wi-Fi & kitchenettes.
4.60 (249 reviews)
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LYST
Coffee shop
👍👍 Nice little cafe nestled in the botanical gardens. The decor is really nice with plants decorating the edge as well. I tried the avocado toast and it was delicious, I little too salted at some points but I liked it. They have coffee and baked goods as well that I didn’t have a chance to try.
4.80 (137 reviews)
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Strikið
Gastropub
Casual eatery with a terrace & water views fixing up global dishes & desserts, plus cocktails.
$$$ $
4.40 (655 reviews)
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Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
Cultural center
👍👍 The information desk was wonderful with advice on how best to see the sights. We were able to catch a local bus to go to Godafoss Falls for a fraction of what the cruise ship excursion tour. Thank you
4.40 (539 reviews)
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Taste
Hamburger restaurant
👍👍 A MUST TRY IN AKUREYRI! One of the best vegetarian/veggie burgers I’ve ever had! Really great service too. Highly recommend!
4.80 (122 reviews)
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Cafe Berlin
Restaurant
👍👍 Small, charming and a great place for quality breakfast/brunch. Seating may be a problem as it gets crowded. The quiche with vegetables was wonderful with quality fresh ingredients and a beautiful presentation with parmesan remincent of snow on a mountain. The eggs and waffles equally delicious and...
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4.40 (410 reviews)
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Akureyrarkirkja
Lutheran church
Stately Lutheran church on a hill with many stained-glass windows & a large pipe organ.
4.30 (1K reviews)
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Hafnarstræti Hostel
Hostel
Sleek sleeping pods with free Wi-Fi in a basic capsule hostel with a shared kitchenette & a terrace.
$67/night
4.50 (241 reviews)
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