Giljahverfi
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 light 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 savor 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Sulur
Explore the great outdoors at Sulur, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

Lake Mývatn, Lava Formations, and Volcano Tour from Akureyri
Giljahverfi Hotel Deals

Hotel Akureyri
"Nice room and good facilities, breakfast range was good and tasty. Parking was free and convenient"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Centrum Hotel
"Our room and the dining room were wonderful but we happen to be there when they were remodeling large areas of the hotel. From the looks of it, the hotel will have even a more amazing dining as well as an outdoor area."
Reviewed on May 19, 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 May 7, 2026

Hotel Sveinbjarnargerdi
"Room was spacious and comfortable. A bit too warm in the room and there is only a tiny window that is openable. The breakfast was very good with many options. Two things that were annoying: Hallways have wooden floors so it is a bit noisy when someone walks by the room. There is a tv but only two ..."
Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Hotel Edda Akureyri

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
"Nice big bed and room, nice property, breakfast was great as well! The restaurant was a bit expensive but that is standard in Iceland. Only downside of the room was minimal ventilation, so you have to open the windows during a shower or the whole room gets humid"
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Giljahverfi

Akureyri City Center
If you're spending some time in Akureyri City Center, Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Centre for Visual Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Oddeyrin
When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

