Akureyri, Iceland
Hotel Akureyri
Repurposed cinema town hotel
Repurposed cinema town hotel
Former cinema and dance halls now house an intimate town hotel, where guests gather over craft beer and northern Icelandic cooking.
What it’s good at
Notable
Moody monochrome rooms pair Scandinavian custom woodwork with low-lit lounges downtown.
Listed
Townhouses incorporate the 1920s Skjaldborg cinema and the historic Dynheimar dance hall.
Listed
North restaurant serves foraged Icelandic ingredients prepared by chef Gunnar Karl Gíslason.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Hotel Akureyri is, as its name suggests, a significant fixture on the local hospitality scene, and rambles across four distinct buildings on the south side of the city center.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open directly onto Hafnarstræti's pedestrian strip, with the fjord and harbor only a block away.
The rooms
Bedrooms wear moody monochrome tones and custom timber joinery, while larger suites look straight across the fjord.
Restaurant
Lón Veitingahús
Long communal tables host morning buffets of house-baked sourdough, Icelandic skyr, and strong coffee.
At the table
Candlelit tables against terracotta walls host evening tasting menus made with ingredients from northern farmers and fishermen.
How it began
Local owner Daníel Smárason assembled the property over years, linking Hafnarstræti landmarks that previously housed printing presses and community dances.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.