Giljahverfi Travel Guide
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
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss Shared Shore Excursions
Top hotels in Giljahverfi
Hotel Akureyri
The shower curtain is useless and the shower soaked the entire bathroom. Room was very small but nice.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Centrum Hotel
Very comfortable 2-day stay at Centrum Hotel. My room was clean and everything worked they way it is supposed to. Although I didn't have an opportunity to eat or have a drink there, the downstairs bar looked very inviting.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Perfect location. Can’t really beat the convenience of the location—at the very heart of Akureyri: shops and stores all around the hotel, even their iconic church is just a few steps away from outside! In general, the rooms are clean and stylish and we’ve had a pleasant experience staying here. However, ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Rooms are clean and have a view. Breakfast is good but very busy, tables filled up fast even at 7am. There were lots of skiers and families around with small children.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
K16 apartments
Really appreciated first class laundry facility. Kitchen well equipped, lovely spacious modern apartment. Only problem was the dreadful bed - no proper mattress, just a kind of soft non-supporting topper. Both of us awoke with back pain.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Edda Akureyri
Other neighbourhoods around Giljahverfi
Akureyri City Center
While visiting Akureyri City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Centre for Visual Arts.
Oddeyrin
While there might not be top attractions in Oddeyrin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden.
