Guesthouse vacation rentals in Akureyri

This stay was just perfect! The home was cozy, meticulously curated and felt just like home. Swany's personality and warm greeting just topped off the visit!

This place is really something and probably the highlight of my trip! I was lucky to have it all to myself for 2 nights and I could enjoy cozy evenings by the fire, in the very well decorated living room and its mezzanine. This renovated farm house really has a soul and an interesting history. It is sitting alone in the middle of a field so it's easy to find and give privacy and silence. I felt at home right from the start. My room was lovely, filled with books and little decorative details. It had a cozy vide that makes you feel like you're in a cabin. The private hot tub is ideal for relaxing and watching the northern lights, and the view over the fjord is the cherry on the cake. You can walk to the beach in 5min (which also has a public hot tub). Swany is such a friendly host, I enjoyed all our chats about everything that makes Selá so unique. I will come back for sure!

It was more than just perfect. ❤️ We felt right at home. Swany is a really lovely woman, her Airbnb is much more than just a place to sleep, it is a wonderful experience, a place to relax and feel good! We definitely want to come back and we were able to see the northern lights on two out of two evenings and even in the hot tub.. It was just perfect thank you very much!!!

Selá Retreat is a magical place to me and you can feel its magic as soon as you arrive. It is a place full of histories, warm encounters and creativity. Swany is the host and the heart of this place. She makes you feel welcome from the very first moment. Whatever you need she can and will help you with it. She can tell you a captivating story about every single piece of furniture or decoration in the beautiful house. She and her husband built the entire place themselves to accommodate artists and staying there I truly felt inspired, despite not being an artist. The rooms all have the amazing view on the fjord. There are lot’s of things to do in the region and we could have easily filled 2 weeks with all the amazing recommendations from Swany. Watching the Nothern Lights from the geothermal hot tub at night is an experience I will never forget. The stay at Selá Retreat is easily the highlight of my trip to Island and whenever I get the chance I’ll come back.

The location could not be beat for access to Godafoss and quick trips to Husavik and surroundings. As others have mentioned the bedrooms are small, but so are we, so it didn’t bother us. It was fun to take photos at the falls and point out this house in the background.

The apartment is perfect for a short period of time. It’s not far from Akureyri by car, just about a 15 minute drive away. Good place to watch northern lights from the balcony overlooking the fjord. Room was spacious and kitchen was supplied with the basics.

Beautiful clean place in an idyllic setting. Linens are crisp and white and the bed is comfortable. The view is absolutely stunning. The host is super helpful and even arranged so we could get our laundry done even though we arrived late in the evening.

Awesome stay! Beautiful surroundings. Room was great everything we needed was available.

We had the 3rd floor location Hrimland's place, and it had a nice view of the harbor and was very spacious. It was immaculately clean and well laid out. The location is fantastic; a quick 5 mins walk to Akureyri center, with restaurants and coffee shops. On our last day we walked to the botanical gardens from here, which we highly recommend - a botanical oasis at 66' N! All in all Akureyri was one of our favorite places from our week-long visit to Iceland, and we used it as a base to do the Diamond Circle (including Husavik). Very highly recommended! Barry and Jen

A beautiful home to spend some quiet time resting in. Valdis is a auper responsive and friendly host, I highly recommend booking here :)

Jóhanna is such a wonderful host! This tiny house truly feels like a home. All the amenities you could need are provided, and Jóhanna is very proactive and communicative. A perfect place to see the stars and aurora borealis, and only a ten minute drive to the city.

Swany's place is absolutely cozy and she is such a friendly host. Super well equiped kitchen and nice living area where you can spend some time in the evening. Everything was super clean and great whale watching company is super close! Highly recommend this place!

Akureyri Backpackers was great, I would certainly stay there again. Full of charm and super friendly staff!

A wonderful stay with an amazing view! We were welcomed in person by our host. The accommodation was very clean, well equipped and very warm. We recommend! This will be a nice stopover in northern Iceland.

Great communication leading up to our arrival. We were greeted upon arrival and the host showed us the place and made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The place is small but so cozy and comfortable. It was very clean and tidy and in a great location. What a view, including the northern lights we saw at about midnight. We thank you for a spectacular first night in Iceland!

The guesthouse is so lovely! Everything is really thoughtfully designed for travelers with a hotel-quality room and fully stocked, large, communal kitchen. I was so grateful to do a load of laundry on our travels and meet the 3 adorable bunny rabbits on the property.

We had the 3rd floor location Hrimland's place, and it had a nice view of the harbor and was very spacious. It was immaculately clean and well laid out. The location is fantastic; a quick 5 mins walk to Akureyri center, with restaurants and coffee shops. On our last day we walked to the botanical gardens from here, which we highly recommend - a botanical oasis at 66' N! All in all Akureyri was one of our favorite places from our week-long visit to Iceland, and we used it as a base to do the Diamond Circle (including Husavik). Very highly recommended! Barry and Jen

Private room in a shared space, but can’t beat the proximity to town center restaurants and shopping.