Name: Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Address: Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri City Center, Akureyri, Iceland, Akureyri, Northeastern Region, IS
Price range: $152–$270 per night
Rating: 8.43

What guests think

At Hotel Kea by Keahotels, travelers highlight the unbeatable central location and welcoming staff, alongside clean, comfortable rooms that can feel small, limited or off-site parking, and occasional noise from nearby nightlife or the on-site bar late at night.

Breakfast and on-site dining are often enjoyed, though some found the morning selection underwhelming or poorly restocked and noted extra charges for specialty coffees or occasional restaurant closures. Several reviews mention compact bathrooms, an awkward building layout with multiple elevators or steps that complicate access, and warm rooms with limited airflow. Expect a convenient base with good amenities, but plan for smaller spaces, potential noise, and street parking.

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Facilities

No dedicated parking; guests rely on nearby street lots, which can be limited or confusing, though there is a short loading zone. The building layout feels awkward with multiple elevators and steps, while the on-site bar and restaurants are appreciated.

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Gretchen

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Lots of dining and shopping in walking distance. No hotel parking, but there is a loading/unloading area in front of the hotel and free parking within walking distance. Our room windows were facing the stairs for the nearby church/tourist site, so not as quite or private as I would have liked.

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Laura

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the hotel and enjoyed our stay. The property is conveniently located to resturants, shopping, and sightseeing activities. Vik is a cute fishing village and perfect for whale watching and grabbing a good, hot meal. The hotel looks like a four-to-five star hotel on the outside and inside, and offers a wonderful breakfast--one of the best in Iceland! The room was amazing. We liked the panoramic windows, beds, bathroom, and TV with Netflix access. Conversely, parking and the room location was not ideal. Parking is very limited near the property and a series of uneven steps leading to the lobby makes it difficult to bring your luggage into the property. This proved difficult for my mobility challenged family member. Also, our room was very difficult to get to. Apparently, the hotel merged with the next building on the block and they were not able to connect the floors together on the same level. We had to go through a maze of elevators and stairwells to get to our room with our luggage. It was very confusing and cumbersome. It would've been a perfect stay had it not been for the room location. Overall, I still recommend this property but wish I could give it five stars.

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Christopher

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is in a great location and was easy to get to. There is no on site parking which can be difficult and the layout is odd - we had to go up to floor 3 from floor 1 to go down to floor 2. It wasn't really far, but more of a hassle with luggage to get to and from the room.

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Annette

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is central - parking options not clear when you drive up (hotel spots are limited - street parking just below the hotel available). Rooms are clean and welcoming; lots of outlets for charging electronics; small space for spreading out (family of three). Two restaurants on the property for fine dining and a bistro; we opted for Thai for something different - we enjoyed it very much. Staff were friendly and helpful.

10

John

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was located in a perfect part of town. The reception staff were very helpful. Both restaurants were great.

8

JATIN

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff. Walkable distance to tourist attractions. Parking is the only nitpick

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Ricky

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was great but parking is miserable

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Tricia

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel and staff, however, no parking on site and rooms on the 2nd floor cause you to have to go up and down multiple elevators and travers hallways to get to your room. Neither are convenient for traveling with luggage. Otherwise, had a nice stay.

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Jeffery

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property and location. Very hot in rooms with the tiniest of windows and poor air circulation. Small fan provided but it didn’t help. Only one elevator made check in and checkout a slow process. Parking an issue too. Good amenities, Very nice staff.

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Performance Automotive

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On top of a great location and friendly staff. The bar and restaurant in the hotel was very good also. Would highly recommend.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews note clean rooms, but several mention worn areas and occasional housekeeping issues (e.g., a dirty shower curtain). Overall standards feel uneven.

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Marsha

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

While the room was small, it was clean and comfortable. Small bathroom.

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MARCO ANTONIO

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had to wait 10 minutes at the reception before someone showed up to assist us. The room we were given was on a floor with no elevator access, so we had to carry our luggage up the stairs. The shower wasn’t great either—it was hard to get the temperature right. Plus, the shower curtain was really dirty and had a bad smell.

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Cody

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older hotel with excellent location downtown and next to the church. Hotel is well worn. Room cleanliness wasn’t the best.

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Thomas

Oct 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, however hotel needs an upgrade

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Giuseppe

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel conveniently located in Mývatn Lake District. Staff are friendly and helpful. I found the hotel cleanliness poor - rooms and overall hotel was worn out and needed fresh paint and flooring. I expected more for the price paid on the accommodations

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Richard

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good and clean hotel. Accommodated us after we were a few days later than expected due to weather conditions

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David

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Étape d’une nuit. Chambre et salle de bain vieillottes. Les meubles de chez l’ami…Auraient besoin d’un sérieux lifting. Propre. Trop chère par rapport à la qualité surtout que le petit-déjeuner est en supplément.

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10

Michael

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent value for money for Iceland. Room was clean and well equipped. Breakfast was inclusive and a good fresh selection. Staff were friendly and helpful.

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michael

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a good stay. Location is ideal. Clean and comfortable room.

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Joey

Dec 6, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We visited for our 30th anniversary and had a wonderful time. The room was cozy and clean. Breakfast was great, and the staff were very helpful and courteous. The location is fantastic--close to shops and restaurants and the lovely church is a stone's throw away. We loved both Akureyri and Hotel Kea!

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable but often compact, with very small bathrooms and showers and some layouts that make TV viewing awkward. Several guests report warmth and limited airflow and noise from nearby nightlife or public areas, though some rooms offer pleasant views or balconies.

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Gretchen

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Lots of dining and shopping in walking distance. No hotel parking, but there is a loading/unloading area in front of the hotel and free parking within walking distance. Our room windows were facing the stairs for the nearby church/tourist site, so not as quite or private as I would have liked.

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Pamela

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was a closet. Too small for 2 people.

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Mike

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Generally good, but the shower cubicle was tight and I am not that large.

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afshin

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property. Only gripe is the rooms are entirely too small.

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Paul

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was okay. The location is great right in downtown area. Parking was easy. The hotel is okay. Our room was on street level so you heard people walk by all hours of the night. The room was hot but with the window open….on street level….is wasn’t very private or quiet. The breakfast was a disappointment especially as we paid extra for it. On our entire Iceland trip this was the most underwhelming breakfast. They ran out of many items and did not restock. Espresso based coffees were an extra charge .

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Ellen

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel room was nice and clean Bathroom very tiny Shower extremely tiny Night activity outside was extremely noisy with cars, people partying into to the wee hrs of the morning Sleeping was greatly disturbed. Not recommending to friends stay here.

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John

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Did not like the parking options and the rooms are extremely small with little airflow.

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Megan

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location can't be beat for hotel Kea, smack dab in the center of Akureyri, yet quiet enough that in early morning your sleep isn't disturbed. The staff was friendly, and parking was very easy. Our only complaint is the rooms were incredibly small and the photos are deceiving. The TV as an example is tucked into an office nook and cannot be accessed and seen from the bed. For a one night stay though it was quaint, comfortable, and convenient.

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Gregory

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a nice hotel right in the heart of Akureyri. You can’t beat the location. We had a view of the church from our corner room. Breakfast was nice and staff was helpful.

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Elizabeth

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay on ring road itinerary. Location was convenient to downtown area. Clean room, nice view from the room. They have an ice maker on the 2nd floor which was a nice surprise. They also have a fan provided in the room for air circulation. Only downside is parking can be difficult to find depending on time of arrival.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check-in and thoughtful assistance. A few guests reported slow or rude service and unclear parking guidance.

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MARCO ANTONIO

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had to wait 10 minutes at the reception before someone showed up to assist us. The room we were given was on a floor with no elevator access, so we had to carry our luggage up the stairs. The shower wasn’t great either—it was hard to get the temperature right. Plus, the shower curtain was really dirty and had a bad smell.

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DAVID

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was extremely helpful. Parking can be a bit challenging though.

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Kristen

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A great place to base ourselves for three nights. Lots of restaurant options within a few blocks. Staff were friendly and helpful. Parking is offsite but very close by and free.

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Richard

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good and clean hotel. Accommodated us after we were a few days later than expected due to weather conditions

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Luis

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible service. Very rude staff. Restaurant service was horrible as well. Afyer a long wait they even forgot about about order

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Marjie

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was excellent. Staff courteous and very attentive to needs. Not sure the hotel can do anything about it due to it being Iceland but when using the water the sulfur smell was strong and the water had a sulfur taste to it. Just used bottle water. Good location

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Eva

Dec 9, 2021

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Stayed 1 night

Døgnåpen resepsjon. Selvom det var snøstorm og vi ankom sent (23.30), ble bagasjen vår båret frem til rommet. Stor god frokost og gode senger. Super beliggenhet midt i byen med parkering utenfor.

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Michael

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent value for money for Iceland. Room was clean and well equipped. Breakfast was inclusive and a good fresh selection. Staff were friendly and helpful.

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Elizabeth Ross

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff were lovely. They were very welcoming and helpful. It made our stay very comfortable and pleasant.

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Thomas

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding customer service. Front desk helpful, courteous, and professional: from advice to local bookings to problem-solving. The location also is unbeatable: right in the heart of the town and just below the church on the hill, a major visual landmark.

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Location

Outstanding central location in Akureyri, walkable to shops, restaurants, and sights, including the church; convenient for Ring Road stays.

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Kimberly

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was right in town.

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Arlene

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay in the center of the town accessible to all sights.

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Barbara

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice and convenient location

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John

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was located in a perfect part of town. The reception staff were very helpful. Both restaurants were great.

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Kin Liang

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really liked this hotel a lot. Situated in a great location and can walk to all the best restaurants and ahops.

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Navjot

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Location is ideal to check out the town. Highly recommend after doing the loop

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Willow

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very much enjoyed this clean, friendly-staffed hotel with its great location

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Gregory

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a nice hotel right in the heart of Akureyri. You can’t beat the location. We had a view of the church from our corner room. Breakfast was nice and staff was helpful.

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John

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and hotel. Second time staying there and highly recommend it.

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Anne

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is central within Akureyri. The people at the front desk were so nice and also helpful. We had no problem parking, but I think we got lucky. There is no dedicated parking, so you have to find a place on the street.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently described as good to excellent, and many enjoyed the on-site bar and restaurants. However, some found the breakfast underwhelming, poorly restocked, or noted extra charges for espresso and occasional dinner closures.

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bev

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great breakfast

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Sandy

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was centrally located in town. Walkable to restaurants, shopping and water activities. The restaurant associated with the hotel was great. Nice variety for breakfast. A lovely experience

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John

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was located in a perfect part of town. The reception staff were very helpful. Both restaurants were great.

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Paul

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was okay. The location is great right in downtown area. Parking was easy. The hotel is okay. Our room was on street level so you heard people walk by all hours of the night. The room was hot but with the window open….on street level….is wasn’t very private or quiet. The breakfast was a disappointment especially as we paid extra for it. On our entire Iceland trip this was the most underwhelming breakfast. They ran out of many items and did not restock. Espresso based coffees were an extra charge .

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Jennifer

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not a great breakfast.

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Michael

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent value for money for Iceland. Room was clean and well equipped. Breakfast was inclusive and a good fresh selection. Staff were friendly and helpful.

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Gregory

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a nice hotel right in the heart of Akureyri. You can’t beat the location. We had a view of the church from our corner room. Breakfast was nice and staff was helpful.

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Cindra

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location and a huge, excellent breakfast. Very nice room and the shower was amazing!

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Performance Automotive

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On top of a great location and friendly staff. The bar and restaurant in the hotel was very good also. Would highly recommend.

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Ferdinand

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Prima hotel, maar met matig ontbijt. Zo werd om 8.15 uur desgevraagd meegedeeld dat het zelf te snijden brood niet meer zou worden aangevuld, terwijl het ontbijt van 7-10 was.

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Month	Average price
January	$152
February	$150
March	$155
April	$123
May	$179
June	$269
July	$305
August	$321
September	$273
October	$196
November	$162
December	$170

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $228	2 $229	3 $222
4 $171	5 $167	6 $178	7 $154	8 $251	9 $173	10 $153
11 $152	12 $155	13 $164	14 $185	15 $166	16 $171	17 $155
18 $155	19 $156	20 $155	21 $155	22 $154	23 $155	24 $156
25 $155	26 $155	27 $155	28 $155	29 $155	30 $155	31 $155

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