Giljahverfi Travel Guide
Akureyri
Visit Giljahverfi
Popular places to visit
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.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.
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.
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.
Things to do
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
Akureyri: Day Trip to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn & Nature Baths
Top hotels in Giljahverfi
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
We loved this spot and the whole town! Such an inviting little community and the botanical garden was only minutes away! The hotel was so clean and staff were amazing! Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Akureyri
Staff were very good. Room was small but exactly what a solo traveller needs and priced accordingly.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Centrum Hotel
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 The room I got was outdated and needs renovation, bed was comfortable though.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
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Everything is goo
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
K16 apartments
Enjoyed my stay, easy check in thank you.. Everything I needed was there. Couldn't get into car park but other parking closed by.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Hotel Halond
Clean room
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Giljahverfi
Akureyri City Center
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.
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.
