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The 10 Best Homestays in Akureyri, Iceland

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Featuring free WiFi, Guesthouse Baegisa offers accommodation 23 km outside of Akureyri. Free private parking is available on site. Home-cooked meals are available upon request.

Certain rooms include views of the mountain or river. Every room includes a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers and a hairdryer.

Really cozy and clean. Wonderful to go there with children and see the everyday life of an Icelandic farmer. Exceptional homemade breakfast and great staff.

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9.8
Exceptional
289 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, this self-catering property is set in central Akureyri, 200 metres from Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall. You can choose from guest rooms and self-catering studio apartment units. Free private parking is available on site.

Self check-in was smooth and easy, with free parking beside apartment. The room is comfortable, clean and had a well-equipped kitchenette. The property was also very prompt and responsive to our queries when we messaged them via booking.com :) we had a great stay!

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8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Boasting a garden as well as a shared lounge, North Inn - Guesthouse and Cabin is situated in Akureyri, within 37 km of Godafoss Waterfall and 13 km of Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall. This guest house features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.

stunning location, beautiful and clean room with alk the services

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8.4
Very good
184 reviews
Price from
£116
per night

Set in Akureyri and only 33 km from Godafoss Waterfall, Hoepfner and Tulinus Historical Houses offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 1.3 km from Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall. Guests can enjoy city views.

Beautiful old house with history galore

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8.6
Fabulous
261 reviews
Price from
£159
per night

Featuring free WiFi, FE Gisting offers accommodation in Akureyri, 500 metres from Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.

Some units feature views of the mountain or city. A flat-screen satellite TV is offered. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom.

We had a large, bright and airy room on the first floor - stairs to negotiate, and a great view. The room had an ensuite with views too! Such a nice change from staring at walls or inner courtyards out of hotel windows. There was a good table, two chairs, and armchair as well as a comfortable bed and room to hang clothes. We parked nearby the guesthouse (free) and walked into town for dinner. Great location but the hill is quite steep coming back up. Worth it for the views.

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8.9
Fabulous
551 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Featuring a self check-in service, this guesthouse is located in the heart of Akureyri.

No reception desk and staff are available on-site, but customer service and emergency service are available via phone call.

Great location, right at the centre of the town. The apartment was cozy and nicely decorated. The beds were comfortable and the wifi worked fine. There were provisions for making your own coffee. I would definitely return to this place.

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8.3
Very good
920 reviews
Price from
£97
per night

Set on a former farm, this Öngulsstadir property has an outdoor hot tub offering views of the surrounding valley. All rooms feature a private bathroom and views of Eyjafjördur Fjord.

Lamb Inn’s bright, simple rooms have wooden floors, a desk and seating area. Each room offers fjord and mountain views. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.

Good breakfast, homemade ice cream nearby.

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8
Very good
845 reviews
Price from
£134
per night

Situated by Road 817, this guest house is 5 km north of Akureyri. It has free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen, geothermal outdoor hot tub, along with views of Eyjafjordur Bay.

Guesthouse Pétursborg’s bright, fresh rooms have either a private bathroom or shared facilities. A communal lounge area is available.

I can't recommend this place highly enough. First, the location is fantastic, you will have an incredible view of the fjord from your window. These accommodations are little cute cottages: ours was furbished with everything we may have needed (shampoo and shower gel, espresso machine, hair dryer, wifi, a desk with two chairs, a small fridge and even a comfortable armchair). There were also nice little touches (chocolate!). There is a kitchen in the main house that guests can use for cooking. Furniture was nice. Mattresses very comfortable. This was the best accommodation we had during our trip and the host was nice and welcoming. Breakfast was not included, but we bought supplies (including delicious croissants) at Netto and could store milk and orange juice in the little fridge. Really excellent!

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8.6
Fabulous
207 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Just off Route 1, Engimyri Lodge is 34 km from Akureyri. Surrounded by mountains, it features a restaurant that serves breakfast. lunch and dinner. Free WiFi is available.

All rooms feature free toiletries. Toilets and showers are either private or shared.

Animals are accepted at the place. We stayed there with our 2 bunnies. Place is in enough distance from the high way, so it was easy to let our pets to go outside.

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8.3
Very good
280 reviews
Price from
£142
per night

Offering a shared lounge and city view, Apótek Guesthouse is located in Akureyri, 34 km from Godafoss Waterfall and 400 metres from Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. It is possible for guests to sit outside and enjoy the property grounds.

good location and value for money

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7.1
Good
871 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.
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  • Lamb Inn Öngulsstadir
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 844 reviews

    Set on a former farm, this Öngulsstadir property has an outdoor hot tub offering views of the surrounding valley. All rooms feature a private bathroom and views of Eyjafjördur Fjord.

    Room was spacious, with comfortable beds and big TV

  • Engimyri Lodge
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 280 reviews

    Just off Route 1, Engimyri Lodge is 34 km from Akureyri. Surrounded by mountains, it features a restaurant that serves breakfast. lunch and dinner. Free WiFi is available.

    Nice breakfast in a nice common room. They have a Catan (the board game).

  • Guesthouse Baegisa
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 288 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Guesthouse Baegisa offers accommodation 23 km outside of Akureyri. Free private parking is available on site. Home-cooked meals are available upon request.

    Lovely staff The cleanest place we stayed while travelling

  • Guesthouse Pétursborg
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 208 reviews

    Situated by Road 817, this guest house is 5 km north of Akureyri. It has free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen, geothermal outdoor hot tub, along with views of Eyjafjordur Bay.

    Location, size of the cabin. Well organised. Definitely staying again.

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Akureyri

  • FE Gisting
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 549 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, FE Gisting offers accommodation in Akureyri, 500 metres from Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall. Some units feature views of the mountain or city.

    Clean, nicely decorated, well maintained, comfy beds.

  • Hoepfner and Tulinus Historical Houses
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 259 reviews

    Set in Akureyri and only 33 km from Godafoss Waterfall, Hoepfner and Tulinus Historical Houses offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Spacious kitchen and living room. One big bedroom.

  • North Inn - Guesthouse and Cabin
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 184 reviews

    Boasting a garden as well as a shared lounge, North Inn - Guesthouse and Cabin is situated in Akureyri, within 37 km of Godafoss Waterfall and 13 km of Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.

    + hot tub + spectacular view + super friendly host

  • Torg Guest House
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 920 reviews

    Featuring a self check-in service, this guesthouse is located in the heart of Akureyri.

    very nice room and it was great location and good beds

  • Lava Apartments & Rooms
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,301 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, this self-catering property is set in central Akureyri, 200 metres from Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.

    Very nice little room, convenient walking location

  • Acco Guesthouse
    Central location
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 808 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, Acco Guesthouse is situated in Akureyri in the North Iceland region, 35 km from Godafoss Waterfall and 1.1 km from Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.

    Clean, digital check in and codes. Great location.

  • Apótek Guesthouse
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 870 reviews

    Offering a shared lounge and city view, Apótek Guesthouse is located in Akureyri, 34 km from Godafoss Waterfall and 400 metres from Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.

    The large common room and kitchen are a real plus.

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Homestays that guests love in Akureyri

  • Avg. price/night: £192.73
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,301 reviews
    Location was great Hosts were very responsive via messaging/email Clean room - a tad smaller than expected Comfy beds Space to hang coats and put shoes to the side
    janet
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £97.35
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,738 reviews
    got an upgrade to one of the apartments. super comfy bed, absolutely clean, very lovely host, helpful and fast to respond. kitchen was equipped with everything necessary.
    Lilja
    Solo traveller
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 98 reviews
    In a newer part of Akureyri, with good views from terrace across the fjord, this modern warm and stylish apartment is great value and has plenty of room. Excellent cooking and washing facilities, easy parking and a great host. There's outdoor space too. It was down to -11c when I was there and the place was warm and cosy. Everything is super-clean too.
    Graham
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 69 reviews
    Perfect location! Spacious and spotless apartment! Great host! Highly recommended!
    Nopadol
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £185.85
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,184 reviews
    Most spacious room I had in Iceland. Well organized. Lovely host who went out of their way to assist. Would highly recommend.
    Ilse Visser
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £170.83
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 288 reviews
    This lovely guesthouse is a gem. The rooms are clean, warm and cosy. But the best part of the stay is the lovely host Elisabeth. She offered to prepare us dinner, because the stay is away from any other restaurants. She allowed us access to the washer and drier, so we could clean and dry our bathing suits and towels. All the little handmade details, the selected decorations and dishes give this place a special soul. The breakfast was delicious also, with everything you could want. Would really recommend this stay.
    Petra
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £170.83
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 288 reviews
    The lovely host. Very good dinner including an amazing desert. Cleanliness. New facilities in the bathroom. Cookies and tea at your disposal.
    E
    Emilia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £97.35
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,738 reviews
    Great location, rooms and facilities were clean, a big parking behind the building, kitchen was well equipped, the place was quiet and calm, it is really good hostel in general
    PIA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £154.87
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 148 reviews
    lovely host, great place, good breakfast
    Melinda
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £184.99
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 90 reviews
    Absolutely lovely place, renovated/new and clean. Very nice design. Great host. Nice art works on the wall. Apple TV. Nespresso coffee machine. Herbal tee selection. Soft pillows and blankets. Dish washer machine. Highly recommend!
    Alexandra
    Young couple