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Akureyri Skáld hótel, Curio Collection by Hilton Hafnarstræti 80-82 - Akureyri Opening on May 1st 2026 Historical & Central Location Located in Hafnarstræti, the oldest and most culturally rich street in Akureyri, it positions the hotel as both a literal and symbolic heart of the town. Akureyri, often referred to as the “Capital of North Iceland,” has a rich cultural scene. 86 rooms, suites, and apartments Restaurant, Lobby & Bar Meeting facilities Rooftop Gym Ski storage The hotel is located in Hafnarstræti 80 & 82. The house number 80 was built in 1919 and housed various businesses through the years. J.E. Skjanni construction contractor is building and developing apartments, hotel and rebuilding the old house and connecting it to the new hotel on this historical and central site. THG Architects responsible for architecture & design
Agreement signed between Bohemian Hotels ehf. and Hilton to open two new hotels in Iceland. more Front row from left Nick Smart, Vice President Development North & West Europe Hilton, Lilja Alfreðsdóttir - the Minister of Tourism, Trade and Culture, Jens Sandholt – Owner Bohemian Hotels, Magnea Þórey Hjálmarsdóttir - Owner Bohemian Hotels Back row from left: Thorsteinn Örn Gudmundsson - Owner Bohemian Hotels, Hjördís Þórhallsdóttir, Airport Manager Akureyri Airport, Sigrún Björk Jakobsdóttir, MD Isavia Domestic Airports, Elín Lára Edvards - Owner Bohemian Hotels, Stephan Croix, Vice President Brand Management Hilton
“I welcome the cultural policy of the Skáld Hotel and its potential to enhance the reputation of Akureyri as a center of culture and tourism in North Iceland.” Ásthildur Sturludóttir, Mayor of Akureyri Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, the Minister of Tourism, Trade and Culture welcomed the plans for the opening of an international high-quality hotel in the capital of North Iceland and at the same time, it is an interesting and valuable approach to make Icelandic poetry accessible for domestic and foreign hotel guests.
Tölvuteiknuð mynd af Skáld Hótel H-80 og samtenginu við H-82
Drawing of the current hotel H82 and the new hotel H80
Tölvuteiknuð mynd af Skáld Hótel H-80
The hotel is in a very central location situated adjacent to the historic Freemasons' Hall and the vibrant Hlemmur area. J.E. Skjanni construction contractor responsible for the hotel construction. THG Architects responsible for architecture. Tempo by Hilton is the latest brand created by Hilton to address the future of travel. Tempo by Hilton Reykjavík will be one of the first three hotels opening in Europe. Tempo by Hilton introducing an Elevated and Approachable Lifestyle Brand Offering Thoughtful Design, Efficient Service and Exciting Partnerships offering premium lifestyle accommodation under one of Hilton´s brands. The 170-key property will be a testament to Iceland's commitment to sustainability and innovation in urban development. With its emphasis on natural materials and thoughtful design, the hotel will offer guests a truly immersive experience in Icelandic hospitality. The hotel is slated to open in 2027
Nick Smart, vice president, development, UK, Ireland & Nordics, Hilton, said "Iceland is an incredibly popular travel destination and we are excited to expand our portfolio of properties in Reykjavik, as well as bring the first internationally branded hotel to the Icelandic countryside in Akureyri. Hilton‘s lifestyle brands have consistently generated opportunities for growth in European markets and, together with owners like Bohemian Hotels ehf., we are excited to further establish our presence in Iceland.“ Bogi Nils Bogason, CEO of Icelandair, supported these views and emphasized the positive impact of international brands on the development of destinations and connectivity options, especially in Akureyri.
vision & stragety vision Leading in the operation of high-quality hotels in key locations in Reykjavik and in the countryside, whether under our own brands or under the brands of an international hotel chain. Stragety To build a professional and strong operating company, capable of rapidly growing with an increase of high-quality hotels both in Reykjavik and key locations in the countryside. Efficient operations guided by professionalism. Aiming to develop our own hotels alongside exploring other hotel projects that align with our vision.
The Owners of Bohemian Hotels Bohemian Hotels ehf. is a joint venture owned by Luxor ehf. and Concordia ehf. Concordia, led by industry veterans Magnea Thórey Hjálmarsdóttir and Thorsteinn Örn Gudmundsson, who bring decades of expertise in hotel management and development, including successful partnerships with international brands, such as Hilton.
concordia ehf 50% MAGNEA THÓREY Managing Director Icelandair Hotels 2005 – 2021 and served on the executive board of Icelandair Group from 2011-2019. During this time, many new hotels were built, and existing hotels underwent extensive renovations, in Reykjavík and elsewhere in Iceland. International brands were incorporated into the company's operations; Hilton, Canopy by Hilton and Curio Collection by Hilton. Construction and operation of Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths, chaired the Board of Directors for a decade. Icelandic Tourism Fund, a specialized tourism private equity fund, commenced operations in 2013. Magnea graduated with an MBA from University of Surrey UK in 2003 and Hotel Management from IHTTI in Switzerland in 1991. Board membership; Icelandic Tourism Fund, sérhæfður framtakssjóður í ferðaþjónustu, hóf starfsemi árið 2013. Laugarvatn Fontana 2010–2021. Kringlan rekstrarfélag frá 2014. Sweeply - Task management for hospitality frá 2022. Rannsóknir og greining/Icelandic Centre for Social Research & Analysis - frá 2022. Perago Bygg – Eigandi og stjórnarformaður – frá 2022. Reykjavík Global Forum – frá 2023. Hugarafl (e. Mindpower) – frá 2023. THORSTEINN ÖRN Thorsteinn Örn has a diverse background with experience in general business, both in Iceland as well as internationally, has worked in investments, aviation and tourism as well as within the construction industry for the past decades as a MD in companies such as Perago Bygg. Meet in Reykjavík, FL Group, Northern Travel Holding and Flugleiðir. Previously, he worked as a management consultant at the international consulting firm McKinsey & Company in Scandinavia and Singapore, serving numerous international companies such as Siemens, Alliance, Norske Skog, Novo Nordisk, SAS, Ericsson, and T-Mobile. Thorsteinn completed his Master's degree in Civil Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in Copenhagen in 1999 and also has Masters qualifications in Carpentry and Construction Management. Board membership; Icelandair Group, Icelandair, Icelandair Hotels, Sterling Airlines, Astraeus Limited (airline), Iceland Express, Flugfélag Íslands, TM-Software, Northern Travel Holding, Posthúsið, Berlin Property Group ásamt fleirum. luxor ehf 50% JENS SANDHOLT Jens Sandholt, has worked in construction and construction management since 1984. Jens is a certified master carpenter as well as master furniture carpenter with extensive experience in the construction sector in development and construction projects of various kinds. Jens has been managing his construction company J.E. Skjanni, which was founded in 1996 and is a comprehensive contracting company with extensive experience in all kinds of projects in the areas of new construction, maintenance, project management, construction management and project integration involving multiple contractors. In addition to building apartments and commercial buildings, J.E. Skjanni contracts for others, whether these are complex or simple projects. The goal is to always deliver quality work. Many exciting projects are in process or being prepared.
We go way back We met when the old building on Mýrargata was completely transformed and the new hotel was established, opening the Marina hotel in 2012. The only hotel in the world where you can touch ships in the “slip” (shipyard). Not everyone was convinced that such an approach would work, but after 13 years and two expansions later, the good performance of the hotel and the positive impact of its development on the harbour area as a whole, quickly led everyone to agree on its excellence. We stand at a turning point today and are embarking on a new journey together.
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Please contact Magnea Thórey Hjálmarsdóttir Managing Director magnea@bohemianhotels.is Mobile +354 840 0140 Jens Sandholt jens@skjanni.is Mobile +354 896 6621 Thorsteinn Örn Gudmundsson thorsteinn@concordia.is Mobile +354 696 9621
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