Skald Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton

Skald Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton brings a literary thread to Hafnarstræti, one of Akureyri’s oldest streets, within an easy walk of the town centre and waterfront. The hotel has 71 guest rooms alongside 15 serviced apartments, whose kitchens, living areas and private balconies suit longer stays or travellers who prefer a little more elbow room. Interiors draw on Icelandic storytelling, Nordic materials and commissioned art rather than generic lodge décor. Abba-labba-lá, the in-house restaurant, works with Icelandic ingredients in a contemporary Nordic style, while the lobby bar provides an easy place to settle in after a day outside. A fitness centre and two rooftop terraces add useful breathing room, with views across the town, Eyjafjörður and the surrounding mountains. It is a practical base for Akureyri itself, whale-watching excursions and wider North Iceland routes such as the Diamond Circle.