Hotel Norðurland in Akureyri
✅ Friendly and knowledgeable staff providing excellent local tips ✅ Clean and comfortable rooms with good WiFi and complimentary tea in some rooms ✅ Excellent breakfast buffet with wide variety, rated best among several Iceland hotels ✅ Convenient central location within walking distance to city center and local amenities ✅ Free parking available from 16:00 to 10:00 in front of the hotel ❌ No elevator in the hotel, which makes carrying luggage challenging ❌ Rooms in building across the street reported as small, outdated with issues like mildew and small bathrooms ❌ Breakfast area sometimes crowded with limited seating, requiring some guests to eat in the lobby ❌ Noise from traffic and music near rooms facing the road noted by some guests ❌ Some guests found limited breakfast options and occasional cleanliness issues in certain rooms
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Description
Hotel Norðurland is a 3-star property located in Akureyri, Iceland, offering a wide variety of room types including standard rooms, suites, apartments, and unique options like cottages and chalets. The hotel maintains an overall rating of 8.4/10, with cleanliness, amenities, location, and service each rated at 8/10. Guests will find free parking available, as well as facilities such as a restaurant, bar, sauna, fitness centre, meeting rooms, and laundry services. Internet access is provided via WiFi throughout the property. While rooms are generally clean and comfortable, some guests noted that rooms across the street can be older and smaller with dated bathrooms. Breakfast is served buffet style daily from 7:00 to 10:00 and is often praised for its variety and quality. Pets are allowed on request with an additional fee. The hotel does not have an elevator, which may be a consideration for some travelers. Staff are frequently described as friendly and knowledgeable, providing helpful local information.
Location
Hotel Norðurland is situated in the center of Akureyri at Geislagata 7, approximately 3 kilometers from Akureyri Airport (AEY). The location is convenient for exploring local restaurants, shops, and supermarkets, all within walking distance. Downtown attractions and water tours are also easily accessible on foot. Guests mention easy access to a liquor store right next to the hotel and a variety of dining options within a few blocks, including Chinese and Korean restaurants. The hotel’s central position makes it a good base for touring northern Iceland.
Tips
- If you have mobility concerns or heavy luggage, request a room in the main building since there is no elevator.
- Arrive early for breakfast to secure seating during busy times.
- Consider asking for a room not facing the road to avoid noise from traffic and nearby music.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request Types of pets allowed: dogs Fee: ISK 3,000.00 (approx. US$24.39) per room per stay
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed on request
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- No elevators
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Smoke Detector
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Snack bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Free parking
- Free parking nearby
- Free Parking on Premises
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Doctor
- First Aid Kit
Street view
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Reviews
Short walk to shops, restaurants, sites, and water tours.
Good breakfast choices of local foods & those internationally familiar.
Just a bit worn around the edges but clean and comfortable.
Knowledgeable and friendly staff who, as one can expect from all in Iceland.
Yes, I would stay there again.
The breakfast was excellent with lots of choices: best buffet we had in 8 hotels in Iceland.
We could park in front of the hotel (free 16:00 - 10:00).
Restaurants in the city center are within walking distance.
Due to the location there was traffic noise till night and in walking distance.
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Frequently asked questions about Hotel Norðurland
Does Hotel Norðurland have an elevator?
No, the hotel does not have an elevator.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Norðurland?
Yes, pets are allowed on request. Dogs are permitted with a fee of ISK 3,000 (about US$24.39) per room per stay.
What types of rooms does Hotel Norðurland offer?
Room types include Run of House, Bed in Dorm, Economy rooms, Standard rooms, Superior rooms, Deluxe rooms, Executive rooms, Grand rooms, Junior Suite, Suite, various Apartments, Studios, Villas, Cottages, Bungalows, and Chalets.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Norðurland?
Breakfast is served buffet style daily from 07:00 to 10:00. Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total price and must be paid at the property.
How far is Hotel Norðurland from Akureyri Airport?
The hotel is located about 3 kilometers from Akureyri Airport (AEY).




























































