Akureyri - Berjay
Nordic minimalist with local art and warm, community-feel touches. Think hygge: fireplace in the lobby lounge, a cozy garden with blankets and snacks, modest but well-thought-out rooms. Not flashy, but genuinely comfortable and authentically Icelandic.
Book a 5th floor room for the best fjord and mountain views — Twin Superior, King Superior, King Deluxe, or the King Suite all sit up there.
Why It Matters
Tablet Hotels-listed property in a converted university building. The only substantial full-service hotel of its kind in Akureyri — the geothermal pool is directly opposite, the bar runs a daily happy hour, and the hotel's Northern Lights wake-up call service means someone actually rings your room if the aurora appears overnight.
Berjaya Akureyri Hotel occupies a renovated historic building — the former University of Akureyri — in Iceland's second city and self-styled Capital of the North. Opened in 2011, the hotel fits 99 rooms across clean Nordic lines, blonde wood, and local art that reference the town's creative community. The utilitarian exterior gives nothing away, but inside it's warm, well-designed, and genuinely pleasant. It's the most practical full-service base in the region: the geothermal swimming pool is literally across the street, the town center is a short walk, and the Diamond Circle road trip and Hlíðarfjall ski slopes are both on the doorstep.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Family Room
A spacious, well-furnished room designed for families. Accommodates 2 adults and 2 children. At 23m² it's a more generous footprint than the standard rooms. Good for families who don't want to squeeze into a King with sofa bed.
23 sqmKing Deluxe Room
The largest non-suite room at 28m². Located on the 5th floor with amazing mountain views. Big, bright, and beautifully decorated — the best standard room option for guests who want real space and a strong view.
King · 28 sqmKing Guest Room
A comfortable king room with Icelandic design at the forefront. Bright and airy with Egyptian cotton sheets and blackout drapes. The standard choice for couples.
King · 20 sqmKing Guest Room with Sofa Bed
Slightly more compact than the standard king rooms but configured to sleep a couple plus one child (12 years and younger). The sofa bed pulls out in the main room area.
King + Sofa Bed · 17 sqmKing Suite
The hotel's top room. On the 5th floor with panoramic views over Akureyri and Eyjafjörður fjord. At 37m² it includes a full living room area, which makes it genuinely spacious by Icelandic hotel standards. Bright, tastefully decorated with Icelandic design. The place to be for northern lights watching from inside.
King · 37 sqmKing Superior Room
5th floor king room with views over the town or the fjord. Note the footprint is 17m², slightly smaller than the standard king, but the views compensate. Good value upgrade for the view alone.
King · 17 sqmQueen Guest Room
The standard entry-level room. Bright and comfortable with Scandinavian design and touches of local Icelandic art. Small but efficiently laid out. Includes flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, walk-in shower, separate toilet, hair dryer, and tea/coffee facilities.
Queen · 20 sqmTwin Guest Room
Same footprint and finish as the Queen Guest Room but with two single beds. Good for friends or colleagues traveling together who want separate beds.
Twin · 20 sqmTwin Superior Room
Situated on the 5th floor with great views over the mountains or the fjord. Same design DNA as the standard twin, but the elevation and views make a real difference. A solid upgrade without the price jump of a suite.
Twin · 20 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Iceland's famous thermal public pool is a 2-minute walk directly across the street. Multiple hot tubs, outdoor pools. Open year-round. Not operated by the hotel but so close it's effectively an amenity.
The hotel's private garden and patio off the restaurant and bar is set up with blankets, drinks, and snacks for guests to enjoy both the midnight sun in summer and northern lights in winter. Fireplace available in the lounge.
The hotel operates a Tour Desk (via Tourdesk) that books guided experiences across northern Iceland — glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes, whale watching, snowmobiling, and Diamond Circle tours. Browse and book through icelandhotelcollection.tourdesk.is.
Hotel front desk will call your room if the northern lights are visible overnight. Available during the aurora season (roughly October–April). One of the more useful and genuinely popular services the hotel offers.
Mt. Hlíðarfjall ski resort is nearby and consistently described as some of Iceland's best skiing. The hotel markets itself as a base camp for the slopes. No shuttle confirmed — transfers would need to be self-arranged.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Colorful meeting room for up to 40 people. Also includes a larger assembly room that can be divided into two smaller rooms for events and celebrations.
Warm lounge area with a fireplace in the lobby/bar area. Open daily for coffee, drinks, and light meals.
Cozy outdoor garden behind the hotel with blankets and snacks. Doubles as a patio extension for the restaurant in good weather and a northern lights viewing spot in winter.
Tour Desk services via Tourdesk platform for booking guided excursions across North Iceland.
The hotel is certified as a Green Hotel and operates according to the international environmental management standard ISO 14001.
No pool on site. However, the Akureyri Geothermal Swimming Pool is directly across the street (2-minute walk). The hotel does not have an on-site gym either based on available information.
BUILD YOUR AKUREYRI - BERJAYA ICELAND HOTELS PLAN
Rooms, dining, spa, and resort experiences — organized into one trip plan.
Start Planning