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Godafoss

Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River.

Godafoss
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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 Church
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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 Botanical Garden

Top things to do in Giljahverfi

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Northern lights hunting

￥11,791
Per adult
Northern lights hunting
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Mývatn tour

￥19,858
Per adult
Mývatn tour
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Northern lights hunting (private)

￥60,816
Per adult
Northern lights hunting (private)
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Mývatn tour (private)

￥73,621
Per adult
Mývatn tour (private)
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Godafoss tour

￥9,929
Per adult
Godafoss tour
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Goðafoss- Waterfall of the Gods Tour from Akureyri

￥9,925
Per adult
Goðafoss- Waterfall of the Gods Tour from Akureyri
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Top Hotels in Giljahverfi

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is ￥9,027 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9

Located near the slopes, this City Center hotel is in the city center, within a 10-minute walk of Akureyri Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden, and close to ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (605 reviews)

"Very comfortable, right in the center of town with plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Not to forget the hotels own restaurant where we had a super meal."…"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2020

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Icelandair Hotel Akureyri
Icelandair Hotel Akureyri
3.5 out of 5
Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri
The price is ￥10,088 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2

Located near the slopes, this Akureyri hotel is in the mountains and within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Akureyri, Arctic Botanical Gardens (Lystigardurinn), ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (712 reviews)
Good hotel

"Bad parking. can’t sit up against the wall by the bed"…"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2020

Icelandair Hotel Akureyri
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
3.5 out of 5
Búðartröð 2, Akureyri
The price is ￥7,926 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3

Situated in Akureyri, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Arctic Botanical Gardens (Lystigardurinn) and Akureyri Botanical Garden. Akureyri ...…

4.6/5Wonderful! (71 reviews)

"Good spacious unit. The amenities were as described and everything worked well. Check in was well organized and the man at reception (I didn't get his name but he's from Virginia) is awesome. The location is within walking distance of downtown with the added bonus of getting ro walk theough the botanical ..."…"

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2020

Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Ytri Vík
Ytri Vík
3.5 out of 5
Dalvik, Dalvik, Northeast Region
The price is ￥11,529 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22

Nestled on the beach, this Dalvik cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Port of Dalvik, Dalvik Church, and Birdland Exhibition. Hamar Golf Club and Akureyri Botanical ...…

4.8/5Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Amazing stay in this cottage

"It was a great stay! The cottage was very spacious, loved the jacuzzi and we used the barbecue. Would definitely stay here again!"…"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2019

Ytri Vík
Apotek Guesthouse
Apotek Guesthouse
2.5 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 104, Akureyri
The price is ￥6,585 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22

Located in City Center, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Akureyri Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden. Hlidarfjall Akureyri and Sulur are also ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (220 reviews)
Great locaion

"Location is great, nice rooms and sitting area. Recommend 100% Good value for money specialy for groups."…"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020

Apotek Guesthouse
Centrum Guesthouse
Centrum Guesthouse
3.5 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102, Akureyri, Northeast Region
The price is ￥6,601 per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25

Located in City Center, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Akureyri Church, Akureyri Botanical Garden, and Arctic Botanical Gardens (Lystigardurinn). ...…

4.6/5Wonderful! (69 reviews)
Recommended

"Very pleasant and friendly personnel, comfortable bed, clean room. The restaurant was also a pleasant surprise. A bit small room and flooding shower the only negative comments."…"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2020

Centrum Guesthouse
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Akureyri featuring sailing, boating and general coastal views

City Center

4.5/5Wonderful!(40 area reviews)

Though City Center might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden.

City Center

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