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 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 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.
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
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
Akureyri Snowshoeing with The Traveling Viking
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Top hotels in Giljahverfi
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
place amazing, parking available and the restaurant was awesome incredible food
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Centrum Hotel
Nice clean rooms, hotel has a nice restaurant and bar and is centrally located.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Excellent value for money for Iceland. Room was clean and well equipped. Breakfast was inclusive and a good fresh selection. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
K16 apartments
Lovely clean and spacious apaetment with large lounge with well-equipped kitchen and separate bedroom with large very comfortable bed. Great location and from the balcony, we could see across to the beautiful church and thrn downwards to the sea and mountains beyond. It was so close to the high street, ...
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Godafoss
The view from our room was AMAZING! We stayed in the suite above the restaurant. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. Our room was welcoming and I loved the heated bathroom floor.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Akureyri
Comfortable warm room, quiet location. Downstairs is a cosy lounge/bar. Breakfast was included & they offer a dinner service. Five min walk to the town centre & close to the bus stop for the airport bus.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
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.
