Giljahverfi
Akureyri
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Popular places to visit

Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
Whether you are attending a conference or want to be entertained by music, theater or art, this waterfront building has it covered.

Akureyri Church
Marvel at the stained-glass panel and the huge pipe organ that are among the treasures of this modern church that towers over the city.

Akureyri Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Hlidarfjall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hlidarfjall during your travels in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
University of Akureyri
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Akureyri during your trip to Akureyri. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group

Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

From Akureyri: Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Guided Tour

Godafoss Express Classy Round Trip Multiple Drop Off Choice
Top hotels in Giljahverfi

Hotel Akureyri
Clean bijou room for one, en suite. Lift to all floors. Very comfortable
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Centrum Hotel
Excellent and clean room and very friendly staff!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Central location. Rooms were clean, Bfast bar was fresh and good selection. Good restuarant attached. Staff were helpful. Some parking is avaliable
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Great body products provided. Nice boho decor and easy parking. Easy walking to everything downtown.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

K16 apartments
Great apartment with friendly and helpful hostess. The apartment is clean and tidy, has Netflix too. Location is good with the Old Town South Airport Bus stop 5 minutes walk away if needed. Kitchen and bathroom are good. There are free Laundry facilities. Gunny was very friendly and helpful, she ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

