Tailor-made North Iceland escapes in the heart of Akureyri – designed around you
Hotel Kea
Based in the centre of Akureyri and close to its church which is a prominent feature in the city. Designed by architect Gudjon Samuelsson it is a useful way to help navigate to the hotel if you might get lost.
Why Stay at Hotel Kea?
Set at the foot of Akureyri’s famous church and framed by mountains and fjords, Hotel Kea is your portal to North Iceland. This charming city hotel blends traditional hospitality with easy access to Iceland’s wild north—from whale-filled waters to geothermal gems.
Your North Iceland Adventure, Your Way
Let us shape your journey from this cultural base. Explore volcanic fields, float in geothermal pools, or hunt for the Aurora above the Arctic Circle—Off the Map Travel will craft it around your energy, comfort, and curiosity.
Expect:
- Comfortable, classic rooms in the centre of Iceland’s northern capital
- On-site bistro serving Icelandic seasonal dishes
- Walking distance to galleries, cafés, and harbour views
- Gateway to whale watching, lava landscapes, and Lake Mývatn
Tailor-Made Experiences May Include:
- Whale watching and puffin cruises from nearby Húsavík
- Private tours to Goðafoss, Ásbyrgi Canyon, or geothermal Mývatn
- Northern Lights chases with expert guides
- Cultural immersions, from street art to Icelandic turf farms
Redefining Luxury in Iceland’s North
Luxury here is all about contrast—crisp mountain air after a hot soak, Northern Lights above warm bedsheets, and slow, meaningful travel. At Hotel Kea, every experience is grounded in Icelandic soul and crafted just for you.
Itinerary Inspiration for Hotel Kea
We can personalise your stay at Hotel Kea and craft the perfect itinerary for you. Here are some examples of how we combine this accommodation with local experiences and give you a taste of the best.
Explore More Options in Iceland
Let us create your perfect Icelandic adventure – a land where fire meets ice and every turn reveals a new wonder. Stay in hand-selected countryside retreats or stylish Reykjavik hideaways, then dive into volcanic landscapes, geothermal lagoons, and thundering waterfalls. Whether you’re chasing the Northern Lights or exploring lava caves and glaciers, we’ll build a unique journey that fuses adventure with comfort, always with a touch of the unexpected.
Hotel Húsafell
Relax in geothermal baths, with dark skies for seeing the Northern Lights
Skalatot Hotel
Close to stunning waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers and black sand beaches
The Reykjavik Addition
5-star luxury hotel, explore the Blue Lagoon, and see the Northern Lights
Eldar Lodge
A haven of comfort, luxury and tranquility, with stunning views of nature
Deplar Farm
With two helipads, arrive in style at this super-luxury accommodation
Torfhús Retreat
Tranquillity and stunning scenery, in a place far away from the everyday
Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
Karen
We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
Jim & Kris
Exceptional service throughout the entire planning and booking process – travel agencies don’t get any better than this. A brilliant, seamless experience matched by the holiday experience itself. Would recommend ‘Off the Map Travel’ to anyone considering booking for a Nordic experience ‘par excellence’.
Chris
Fantastic trip to Svalbard which delivered the true Arctic experience we were hoping for. The hotels were excellent and the activities – dog sledding and snowmobile expedition were lead by first class guides.
Top tip! The champagne tasting in the world’s most northerly wine cellar in the exceptional Funken Lodge is not to be missed!
Faith
The best travel experience ever on every level you can think of during a Lapland expedition (food, activities, timings, accommodation, transport, service, equipment…). I highly recommend Off The Map Travel for their outstanding level of professionalism and detail oriented mindset!
Sophie & Guy
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
Russell Snook
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.
Rosie
I used OTMT to organise a holiday to see the Northern Lights for my partner’s 50th birthday. They took the time to understand my priorities, the kinds of places we like to stay and the things we like to do. They recommended a fabulous itinerary in Norway centred around the Lyngen Experience Lodge. The holiday itself lived up to expectations and I have no hesitation in recommending OTMT. They listened carefully during the planning and delivered the perfect present for my partner.
Alex
Amy planned a fantastic trip! Everything was very well-thought out. All transfers went smoothly, accommodations were amazing, great restaurant recommendations and the tours were once-in-a-lifetime, can’t book it yourself off the internet experiences. The guides were all fantastic. Communications were prompt and everything worked exactly the way it was supposed to. What a pleasure! Already working on our next trip.
Anonymous
Off the Map Travel was great! Alex helped us plan the most amazing 10 day honeymoon to Iceland. He gave us great recommendations and was so patient with us during the planning process!
Tori
My family and I traveled to Sweden to see The Northern Lights in March of 2023. From the planning process to every detail of the trip, I could not have been more pleased with our experience. Alex was exceptional to work with. His guidance on the time of year, where to stay, activities to do and how to get to and from everything was spot on. I have never used a tour company before but thought a trip of this kind would be easier with some help. I am so glad that I did. The entire week was seamless and completely stress-free, allowing us to truly enjoy Sweden and our time together as a family. I will be recommending Off The Map travel to friends and family and will certainly be using them myself again in the future.
Emily