Located in the heart of Akureyri, the city known as the Capital of the North, this elegant hotel has been welcoming guests since 1944. Not only will you be staying just a stone’s throw from the city’s landmark church designed by influential Icelandic architect, Guðjón Samúelsson, but it’s also within easy walking distance of the Hof cultural building, the outdoor public swimming pool, and the marina.
Inside, you’ll find a wealth of classic interiors that pay homage to the building’s history. There are 104 rooms, all with minimalist and contemporary decor, parquet flooring, and dark wood fixtures and fittings. Modern amenities include a flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, minibar, iron and ironing board, and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower or bathtub.
Elsewhere, the Mulaberg Bistro & Bar is one of the finest spots in the city for its varied lunch and dinner menus that pull focus on French, Italian, and Danish cuisine with Icelandic influences. There’s also a relaxed bar for an extensive selection of wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails. While there’s no on-site spa, you may use one nearby at a discounted rate.
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Ticking the boxes for a relaxed stay in Iceland鈥檚 north, H贸tel Kea stands out with a superb city location as well as a wonderful on-site bistro and bar. Please note that this hotel is popular with group tours.
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Rooms
Available in varying categories, the 104 light-filled and airy rooms all have minimalist and contemporary decor, parquet flooring, and dark wood fixtures and fittings. Modern amenities include a flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, minibar, iron and ironing board, and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower or bathtub.听
The larger Superior and Deluxe rooms on the higher floors and the top floor Suite offer more living space as well as views over Akureyri, the marina, the Eyjafj枚r冒ur fjord, and the mountains beyond.
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Location
You鈥檒l be staying in the heart of Akureyri, known as the Capital of the North. Attractions within easy walking distance including an outdoor public swimming pool, an art museum, and a marina from which the whale watching tours depart. There are also some excellent restaurants nearby, including Rub 23 that serves seafood and meat dishes and is located opposite the hotel.
Food and drink
The hotel’s restaurant, Mulaberg Bistro & Bar, offers French, Italian, and Danish cuisine with Icelandic influences for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is served buffet style and includes a selection of hot and cold dishes. The elegant bar is an ideal spot for wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails.
Facilities and activities
The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk as well as a concierge team who can arrange sightseeing tours and advise on nearby attractions. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available for an additional charge. While there is no on-site spa, you may use once nearby at a discounted rate.
Tour ideas in Akureyri
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at H贸tel Kea Akureyri as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Akureyri and nearby places
- North Iceland 50 kilometers away
- Lake M媒vatn 50 kilometers away
- Troll Peninsula 65 kilometers away
- Dettifoss 80 kilometers away
- Vatnaj枚kull National Park 140 kilometers away
- 尝补苍驳箩枚办耻濒濒 148 kilometers away
- Eastfjords 177 kilometers away
- South Iceland 183 kilometers away
- Golden Circle 195 kilometers away
- 闯枚办耻濒蝉谩谤濒贸苍 203 kilometers away