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 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
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Lake Mývatn and Powerful Dettifoss Day Tour from Akureyri
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
Akureyri North Iceland Waterfalls and Nature Baths Small Group Tour
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Top hotels in Giljahverfi
Hotel Akureyri
Clean bijou room for one, en suite. Lift to all floors. Very comfortable
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2026
Centrum Hotel
Excellent and clean room and very friendly staff!
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Central location. Rooms were clean, Bfast bar was fresh and good selection. Good restuarant attached. Staff were helpful. Some parking is avaliable
Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2026
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Great body products provided. Nice boho decor and easy parking. Easy walking to everything downtown.
Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2026
K16 apartments
Great apartment with friendly and helpful hostess. The apartment is clean and tidy, has Netflix too. Location is good with the Old Town South Airport Bus stop 5 minutes walk away if needed. Kitchen and bathroom are good. There are free Laundry facilities. Gunny was very friendly and helpful, she ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar, 2026
Hotel Norðurland
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.
