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
Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
Top hotels in Giljahverfi
Hotel Akureyri
Very clean and quiet. Right in the center of the downtown area. Ample parking and a very good breakfast included.
Reviewed on 10 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
I booked a triple room with Expedia and the listing says: three twin beds. Hotel Kea gave me: two twin beds and a sofa bed... If i wanted a sofa bed i could have booked anywhere else... When we told Hotel Kea our rooms were incorrect they said there was nothing that they can do. Maybe there was some ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
We enjoyed our stay here. Room was clean, comfortable and staff were helpful - we added our room no to be called if the northern lights were visible. Just slightly out of Akureyri city centre, near the church but location was perfect for us.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hotel Edda Akureyri
Hotel Sveinbjarnargerdi
Good breakfast, and great location next to the lake. Got a free upgrade to the room with front lake view, from the sweet receptionist in front. Thanks a ton!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
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.
