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.
Hlidarfjall Akureyri
Enjoy an outing to Hlidarfjall Akureyri during your stay in 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
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri
Akureyri Siglufjörður Half Day Tour to the Arctic Coastline
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Top hotels in Giljahverfi
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
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Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Akureyri
Clean room - loved the heated floors! The staff was wonderful, and the breakfast buffet was great. I'd love to stay there again!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Centrum Hotel
The staff are lovely. Rooms so cute. Great location Nice restaurant .. only down side noisy due to so many concerts & festivals very different from Retkavik location Enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
K16 apartments
Lovely modern, clean and warm apartment, great location and parking. Very good value for the money, will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
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
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
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.
