Giljahverfi Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Akureyri which includes street scenes and modern architecture

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.

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
Akureyri Church featuring a church or cathedral

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 Church
Akureyri Botanical Garden

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.

Akureyri Botanical Garden

Forest Lagoon

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

Forest Lagoon

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.

University of Akureyri

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.

Hlidarfjall

Activities

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

AU$150
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

AU$164
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Nature Baths

Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri

AU$255
per adult
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
From Akureyri Port: City Walk & Local Food

From Akureyri Port: City Walk & Local Food

AU$203
per adult
From Akureyri Port: City Walk & Local Food
Northern Lights

Akureyri Northern Light Tour

AU$208
per adult
Akureyri Northern Light Tour
From Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall Guided Trip with Transfers

From Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall Guided Trip with Transfers

AU$189
per adult
From Akureyri: Godafoss Waterfall Guided Trip with Transfers
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Our pick of the best Giljahverfi Hotel Deals

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri, Northeastern Region
The price is AU$250 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$250
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Clean comfortable room!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Centrum Hotel

Centrum Hotel

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102, Akureyri, Northeast Region
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (501 reviews)
"Hotel is in the best location in Akureyri. The room I got was outdated and needs renovation, bed was comfortable though. Bar/check inn staff was not very helpful. Bed was never made for the 3 nights I stayed at the hotel. In my opinion the experience would have been way better if management was ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

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Centrum Hotel
Hotel Akureyri

Hotel Akureyri

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 67, Akureyri
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$275 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$275
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Matthiasarhus and Centre for Visual Arts are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (294 reviews)
"This hotel was definitely a vibe.I loved everything about it.I only wish I wasn't so exhausted that day.I would have really loved to enjoyed it more. It was one of the top-notch hotels that I visited. You guys definitely know what you're doing there."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hotel Akureyri
Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is AU$230 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$230
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (963 reviews)
"This is a nice hotel right in the heart of Akureyri. You can’t beat the location. We had a view of the church from our corner room. Breakfast was nice and staff was helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
K16 apartments

K16 apartments

3.5 out of 5
Kaupvangstræti 16, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (563 reviews)
"Very easy to use communal laundry facility and kitchen reasonably equipped. Staff was very responsive, kind and helpful with keeping bags early etc. Provided extra sheet since duvets make me too hot Clean & well kept place."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

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K16 apartments
Hotel Halond

Hotel Halond

2.5 out of 5
Heimaland 5, Akureyri, Northeast Region
The price is AU$225 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$225
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hlidarfjall Akureyri and Akureyri Botanical Garden ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Hotel Halond
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Other neighbourhoods around Giljahverfi

Akureyri featuring sailing, boating and a bay or harbour

Akureyri City Center

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Akureyri City Center and surrounding area, you can visit Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon.

Akureyri City Center
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Oddeyrin

While there might not be top attractions in Oddeyrin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon.

Oddeyrin

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