Hotel Akureyri, Akureyri
About the Hotel
Rooms: Hotel Akureyri
Hotel Akureyri provides accommodations in four buildings in Akureyri center. Standard double rooms (16m2) feature 2x90 cm beds (configurable as 1x180 cm), a bathroom with a shower and amenities, a hairdryer, an electric kettle with coffee and tea, and a pin-lock safe (laptop size). Rooms include a flatscreen satellite TV, fiber optic high-speed WIFI, wooden flooring, and a garden/hill view. Small double rooms (11m2) are available. Superior Double Rooms (18m2) feature a tailor-made luxury bed, marble interiors, a 55" flatscreen, superfast WIFI, a personal turntable and record collection, and a guitar; street or ocean view.
Dining at Hotel Akureyri
Bistro SKO offers produce from the urban farm inside the hotel. NORTH restaurant focuses on Icelandic ingredients. Founding chef Gunnar Karl Gíslasson explores the Icelandic countryside, delivering dishes reflecting local land characteristics. The restaurant respects all raw materials, utilizing everything. Fjalladýrð Mountain Café features local pastries such as kleina (Icelandic twisted doughnut) and ástarpungur prepared in the Möðrudalur way. An a la carte menu is available daily from 6:30 pm. Hotel guests can have Icelandic breakfast with local flavors and strong coffee. Happy Hour is from 4 pm to 8 pm.
Leisure and Nature
Hotel Akureyri is near natural attractions. Guests can explore the Diamond Circle, including Goðafoss Waterfall. Hverfjall, a tephra cone volcano, is located east of Mývatn volcanic lake. Dettifoss Waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, is in Vatnajökull National Park. Mývatn Nature Baths are also nearby. Húsavík GeoSea offers geothermal bathing. Guests can visit Grjótagjá Cave, an iconic film location from Game of Thrones. Nearby is the Glaumbær Farm and Museum, opened in 1952.
Location and Transport
Hotel Akureyri is 5 km from Akureyri airport. Landmarks nearby include Linda Ola, St. Peter catholic church, Akureyrarkirkja, Graeni Hatturinn, Akureyri Botanical Garden, Posthusbarinn, Hof Cultural and Conference Center and Akureyri Museum and Laxdal House.
Services and Traditions
Hotel Akureyri's team assists with local hikes and replaces lost mittens. Free public parking is available outside the hotel. Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel shortens the ring road by 16 km, accessible with online toll payment. The hotel aims to provide modern comforts and experiences. It emphasizes Icelandic ingredients and resources. The hotel educates staff on environmental issues.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Ski storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Ski school
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Dryer
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Room features
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV