Name: Hotel Norðurland
Address: Geislagata 7 a, Akureyri City Center, Akureyri, Iceland, Akureyri, Northeastern Region, IS
Price range: $160–$224 per night
Rating: 8.2

What guests think

Across recent reviews of Hotel Norðurland, travelers consistently praise the central, walkable location, friendly and helpful staff, and generally satisfying breakfast, while noting dated interiors, some small rooms and noise, and the lack of an elevator.

Cleanliness is often commended, though several guests mentioned odors (smoke or sewage), black mould on window frames, and worn or dirty carpets or linens. Overall, expect a straightforward, older stay with solid basics for a short city visit.

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Facilities

Multiple reviews note there is no elevator; some staff help with luggage. Street parking is available nearby, with mentions of metered hours and occasional free periods.

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10

Jeremy

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great, friendly and genuine welcome. Efficient check in. Very comfortable and good size room and great location in the city centre. Parking available directly outside. Substantial, tasty and varied breakfast.

10

Cathy

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Convenient location. Walk to downtown in a few minutes. Very nice breakfast. No elevator if that is a concern for you.

10

Chathurani

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking is paid parking between 10 am -4pm in front of the hotel. There were vegetarian and gluten-free options (great gluten-free bread) for breakfast. It was very easy to walk around and see the sites in Akureyri. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

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Frankie

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

They do not have free parking and you can only park your car in the street between 4 to 10. Which it will be free

8

Pat

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean, older, no elevator

8

Claudio

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Camera al secondo piano senza ascensore, ma con vista sul porto. La reception comunque ci ha aiutato con i bagagli. Ottima la colazione

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Joseph

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel Norðurland was what we expected! We enjoyed the breakfast, which had its own area on the first floor. The location was superb, right near downtown Akureyri, and the parking was simple.

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Beatriz

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very noise at night… rooms old and not good mantained, no elevator

8

Linda

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was easy to find and we were luckily staying on a Friday night so the metered parking in front of the hotel was free. Lots of places nearby within walking distance to eat. Breakfast was very good with lots of choices. Room at the front was a little noisy from road noise. One of the bath towels had a hole the size of a baseball. Liked the provided shampoo and conditioner and heater in the bathroom. Tea kettle in the room.

10

Gary

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice place with plenty of room. Good free breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff. Only downside if you have a lot of luggage is that there are no elevators and 1st floor is not lobby level. So possibility of having to carry luggage up 3 floors or curved stairs.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean, but several reported issues such as odors (smoke or sewage), black mould on window frames, and worn or dirty carpets or linens.

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Zuleska

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent check in/out, well located, property was clean. Staff is super friendly.

4

Logi

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Það var mikil skólp lykt á baðherberginu.

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Stephen

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great in a nice lounge area. The hallways smelled like smoke, otherwise we loved it.

10

Jeffrey

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding customer service. Comfortable and clean room. Good shower. Bed cosy. Great location. Fabulous area for the Northern Lights. Great choices for breakfast, including good healthy options for me.

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Alfredo

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Appreciation for Our Stay My wife, son, and I would like to express our sincere appreciation for the wonderful experience we had during our stay from August 22 to August 23 in room 215. Having traveled extensively, I can confidently say that the hospitality and attention to detail at your hotel truly stand out. I would like to commend a few exceptional team members. Ana at the concierge was incredibly helpful in recommending a fantastic local restaurant and provided impeccable service during breakfast on August 23. The cleanliness and comfort of our room were also outstanding. We thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking city view from our window as well as the meticulous care provided by the housekeeping staff. Thank you for everything your team does to create such a welcoming environment. We look forward to staying again on our next visit to Akureyri. Best regards, Alfredo

10

Abyan

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fresh breakfast, clean room

8

Thorgeir

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hótelið hreint og þjónustan góð. Fínn morgunmatur. Herbergið sem við vorum í þarf að fara að taka í gegn. Ekki góð lykt á baðherberginu og þar vantar að hægt sé að opna glugga eða setja stærri viftu vegna gufu frá sturtu.

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Linda

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was easy to find and we were luckily staying on a Friday night so the metered parking in front of the hotel was free. Lots of places nearby within walking distance to eat. Breakfast was very good with lots of choices. Room at the front was a little noisy from road noise. One of the bath towels had a hole the size of a baseball. Liked the provided shampoo and conditioner and heater in the bathroom. Tea kettle in the room.

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Elen

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the only hotel we stayed in that 2 windows, so we could get a cross breeze. That was great! However, both windows had black mould on them

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Summer

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff & location were wonderful, breakfast was good. Room across the street was subpar with dirty carpet, mildew smelling bathroom & super small. My husband previously stayed in the main bldg & it was nice. Would only stay here again if I had a room in the main bldg. If I had to stay in a room across the street again, I would run away. Don’t accept a room across the street.

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Rooms

Rooms are frequently described as dated and sometimes very small, with reports of street or internal noise; others mention comfortable or spacious layouts, good showers, and occasional harbor or city views.

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Jason

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small room, small bed with the tiniest shower ever 😆 Staff we're nice and they have a little bar in the lobby.

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Rebecca

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute hotel, good location. Breakfast was great - lots of options. Very easy walk into main city centre to shop and dine. We came on a sunday, so just parked in front of hotel because it was free. Staff very nice - got an upgraded room with more space which was great.

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Gretchen M

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room and location.

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Teresa

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was super small. The carpet was well worn and dirty. I requested 2 beds but there was no room to open our suitcases. We opened them on the floor and then closed them to sleep. The hotel is just an older space and the rooms are set up yo accommodate as many people as possible.

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Sandra

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, helpful, friendly. Room a nice size and immaculate

4

Kourtney

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely outdated and small room. Good location. Breakfast was good but limited seating. Had to sit in the lobby to eat.

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Beatriz

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very noise at night… rooms old and not good mantained, no elevator

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Linda

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was easy to find and we were luckily staying on a Friday night so the metered parking in front of the hotel was free. Lots of places nearby within walking distance to eat. Breakfast was very good with lots of choices. Room at the front was a little noisy from road noise. One of the bath towels had a hole the size of a baseball. Liked the provided shampoo and conditioner and heater in the bathroom. Tea kettle in the room.

10

Murugesan

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast and nice room with excellent bath

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Frankie

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is right at the heart of Akureyri, excellent location, walkable distance to almost all tourist spots in town. Just a bit noisy at night as pedestrians are on their way to bars and restaurants, and crazy sports car revving at night during our stay, which is extremely disturbing. The hotel is rather old, well kept but it shows its age. Staffs are friendly, and lovely breakfast.

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Service

Guests consistently highlight friendly, accommodating staff and smooth check-in/out, with helpful local tips and luggage assistance.

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10

Cathy

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Convenient location. Walk to downtown in a few minutes. Very nice breakfast. No elevator if that is a concern for you.

10

Zuleska

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent check in/out, well located, property was clean. Staff is super friendly.

8

Rebecca

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute hotel, good location. Breakfast was great - lots of options. Very easy walk into main city centre to shop and dine. We came on a sunday, so just parked in front of hotel because it was free. Staff very nice - got an upgraded room with more space which was great.

10

Jeffrey

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding customer service. Comfortable and clean room. Good shower. Bed cosy. Great location. Fabulous area for the Northern Lights. Great choices for breakfast, including good healthy options for me.

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Alfredo

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Appreciation for Our Stay My wife, son, and I would like to express our sincere appreciation for the wonderful experience we had during our stay from August 22 to August 23 in room 215. Having traveled extensively, I can confidently say that the hospitality and attention to detail at your hotel truly stand out. I would like to commend a few exceptional team members. Ana at the concierge was incredibly helpful in recommending a fantastic local restaurant and provided impeccable service during breakfast on August 23. The cleanliness and comfort of our room were also outstanding. We thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking city view from our window as well as the meticulous care provided by the housekeeping staff. Thank you for everything your team does to create such a welcoming environment. We look forward to staying again on our next visit to Akureyri. Best regards, Alfredo

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Robert

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional service from the gentleman at the front desk. He was so helpful in every way. Nice room and good variety of breakfast options. Good location for walking in the city.

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Ellen

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dragos at desk was excellent. Very welcoming and helpful

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Claudio

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Camera al secondo piano senza ascensore, ma con vista sul porto. La reception comunque ci ha aiutato con i bagagli. Ottima la colazione

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Barbara

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

From the moment we arrived we were greeted with hospitality and warmth; our Concierge gave us a great intro to the local area and made us feel so very much at home! Great spot!

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Gary

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice place with plenty of room. Good free breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff. Only downside if you have a lot of luggage is that there are no elevators and 1st floor is not lobby level. So possibility of having to carry luggage up 3 floors or curved stairs.

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Location

Highly central and walkable to shops, restaurants, the harbor, and sights. Some guests experienced nighttime street noise, especially on busy evenings.

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Jeremy

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great, friendly and genuine welcome. Efficient check in. Very comfortable and good size room and great location in the city centre. Parking available directly outside. Substantial, tasty and varied breakfast.

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Cathy

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Convenient location. Walk to downtown in a few minutes. Very nice breakfast. No elevator if that is a concern for you.

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Rebecca

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute hotel, good location. Breakfast was great - lots of options. Very easy walk into main city centre to shop and dine. We came on a sunday, so just parked in front of hotel because it was free. Staff very nice - got an upgraded room with more space which was great.

8

Jianguo

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Main Street. Walkable for several attractions in town

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Tracy

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel Norðurland is in a great location in Akureyri. It’s far enough away from the city center to be in a quiet location but close enough to walk everywhere you need to go. There’s a parking lot and street parking is plentiful too. There is no elevator, so you have to walk up the stairs with your luggage. The breakfast that’s included is nice and plentiful and good. The room is pretty bare, but it’s a good size, clean, and comfortable.

10

Crystal

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location. Staff was great. Breakfast was awesome too!

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shawn

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great central location just off main downtown Akureyri area so it is quiet. Friendly staff, beautiful room, great breakfast, free parking

8

Linda

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was easy to find and we were luckily staying on a Friday night so the metered parking in front of the hotel was free. Lots of places nearby within walking distance to eat. Breakfast was very good with lots of choices. Room at the front was a little noisy from road noise. One of the bath towels had a hole the size of a baseball. Liked the provided shampoo and conditioner and heater in the bathroom. Tea kettle in the room.

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Krissa

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s in a great location. Particularly enjoyed the separate comforters on the bed. Excellent breakfast with lots of variety - both sweet and savory. The only thing I wish it had was an extra luggage stand.

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Frankie

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is right at the heart of Akureyri, excellent location, walkable distance to almost all tourist spots in town. Just a bit noisy at night as pedestrians are on their way to bars and restaurants, and crazy sports car revving at night during our stay, which is extremely disturbing. The hotel is rather old, well kept but it shows its age. Staffs are friendly, and lovely breakfast.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised as tasty and varied, with options including vegetarian and gluten-free; a few guests found the selection or seating limited.

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10

Cathy

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Convenient location. Walk to downtown in a few minutes. Very nice breakfast. No elevator if that is a concern for you.

10

Chathurani

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking is paid parking between 10 am -4pm in front of the hotel. There were vegetarian and gluten-free options (great gluten-free bread) for breakfast. It was very easy to walk around and see the sites in Akureyri. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

8

Rebecca

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute hotel, good location. Breakfast was great - lots of options. Very easy walk into main city centre to shop and dine. We came on a sunday, so just parked in front of hotel because it was free. Staff very nice - got an upgraded room with more space which was great.

10

Jeffrey

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding customer service. Comfortable and clean room. Good shower. Bed cosy. Great location. Fabulous area for the Northern Lights. Great choices for breakfast, including good healthy options for me.

4

Kourtney

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely outdated and small room. Good location. Breakfast was good but limited seating. Had to sit in the lobby to eat.

10

Crystal

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location. Staff was great. Breakfast was awesome too!

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Abyan

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fresh breakfast, clean room

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Linda

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was easy to find and we were luckily staying on a Friday night so the metered parking in front of the hotel was free. Lots of places nearby within walking distance to eat. Breakfast was very good with lots of choices. Room at the front was a little noisy from road noise. One of the bath towels had a hole the size of a baseball. Liked the provided shampoo and conditioner and heater in the bathroom. Tea kettle in the room.

6

Jenny-Ann

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Kallt vatten i duscharna. Begränsad frukostbuffé.

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Murugesan

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast and nice room with excellent bath

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Hotel Norðurland

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