The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Akureyri

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If you're planning the ultimate weekend getaway in Akureyri, Iceland, you'll need to find the perfect place to stay. Luckily, we've analyzed all the hotels in the area based on key criteria, so you can find the perfect place to relax and unwind for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, our list below can help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Akureyri because it has a wide variety of hotels to choose from. No matter what your budget is, you're sure to find a place that meets your needs for a long weekend escape. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there are plenty of affordable and luxurious options to choose from. You can find everything from 3-star and 4-star hotels to luxury hotels, all with comfortable and relaxing rooms which are perfect for that weekend retreat you've been planning. The amenities in these hotels will vary, but you can expect to find everything you need for a comfortable stay. You'll be able to enjoy sightseeing and exploring the city with ease thanks to the great location of these hotels, too. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby where you can indulge in delicious cuisine. For those looking for more action during their weekend escape in Akureyri, the area has plenty of things to do, from outdoor activities to cultural attractions. So why wait? Book your perfect 3-day trip with one of the best hotels for a weekend in Akureyri below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Kjarnalundur

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Kjarnalundur, Hotel Kjarnalundur has great rooms from $176 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, scuba diving, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4 km from the city center, visitors will especially love mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf at this convenient hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Kea by Keahotels

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $260 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Akureyri

A great place to stay is Hotel Kea by Keahotels which has nice rooms starting at $260. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Hafnarstræti 87-89. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


Icelandair Hotel Akureyri

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $256 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Family-Friendly

We found Icelandair Hotel Akureyri to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $256. We loved that is has skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Thingvallastraeti 23. You'll also find hiking, mountain views, laundry services, golf, and free parking which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.8 km from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Centrum Guesthouse

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $153, Centrum Guesthouse, at Hafnarstræti 102 provides skiing, a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, golf, city views, free parking, and kids meals. It's located just 0.2 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Akureyri

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $206 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Akureyri
  • Family-Friendly

Hotel Akureyri has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $206 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Hafnarstræti 67. Furthermore, it also offers mountain views, laundry services, golf, free parking, and kids meals, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.6 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Guesthouse Solgardar

Guest House with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Akureyri
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Guesthouse Solgardar is 9.30 out of 10. This place has room service, golf, city views, free parking, and a 24-hour desk. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $110, and it's located at Brekkugata 6. We also love the a refrigerator which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 0.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Hrafninn Guesthouse

Guest House with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Akureyri
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.

A cool place is Hrafninn Guesthouse because it has great rooms that start at $189. It has skiing, parking, golf, horse riding, and family rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Brekkugata 4. Only 0.2 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love a tour desk, a 24-hour desk, and outdoor dining areas at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms


FE Accommodation

Guest House with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Akureyri
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

FE Accommodation offers city views and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $101 (before taxes). It's located at Þingvallastraeti 2 and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking


Hotel Nordurland by Keahotels

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $228 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Pets allowed

Located at Geislagotu 7, Hotel Nordurland by Keahotels has great rooms from $228 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and a free breakfast. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.2 km from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking


Hotel Edda Akureyri

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $216 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Akureyri

A great place to stay is Hotel Edda Akureyri which has nice rooms starting at $216. Offering a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 7.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at V/Hrafnagilstraeti. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers free parking, a multi-lingual staff, a coffee shop, a 24-hour desk, and special diet menus. It's located just 0.8 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop


For more terrific hotel ideas in Akureyri, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Akureyri, Best Hotels for One Week in Akureyri, Best Hotels for One Night in Akureyri, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Akureyri, Best Hotels for Skiing in Akureyri, or Best Business Hotels in Akureyri.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Akureyri?

Akureyri Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$190

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Akureyri, Iceland. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Akureyri, Iceland based on data from 10 hotels is an affordable $190. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Akureyri.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $260
  • 3-star hotels: $182


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