What is Giljahverfi like?

Travellers to the Giljahverfi neighbourhood in Þorpið will be sure to enjoy their stay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Giljahverfi, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Giljahverfi.

What are the top things to see and do in Giljahverfi?

A few places to visit in the area around Giljahverfi include Glerártorg, Mud Pots and Akureyri Botanical Garden. While you're out sightseeing, Centre for Visual Arts and Catholic Church are a couple of additional sights to visit in Þorpið.

Top 10 Giljahverfi Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Giljahverfi

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

"I had a good stay. The rooms are well equipped and very clean. The staff is friendly. The hotel also has a good location. You can walk to the city center in a few minutes."

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

25-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

"Hotel was clean and comfortable. Akureyri is outstanding. "

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

"Great property with helpful staff."

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Great area around the hotel and bathroom in room is so nice! Would recommend, great, especially for the price"

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

"Very noise at night… rooms old and not good mantained, no elevator"

"Appreciated the view, the breakfast and the accommodating host. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend to others!"

"Great vibe, Great staff, Nice room, Good breakfast, Easy parking"

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

"Good location, spacious room and clean.. 100% satisfaction!"

"The check-in was uncomplicated. The rooms are equipped with the most necessary and clean. Only the showers could have been a bit cleaner. The hostel has a good location. You can reach many sights in Akureyri by foot."

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

"Amazing location and staff"

includes taxes & fees

17 Jul - 18 Jul

"Quite area with beautiful surroundings and nice atmosphere, hot tub, clean, nice breakfast."

"This hotel was clean and in a great location to walk around the city. We enjoyed our stay "

includes taxes & fees

11 Jul - 12 Jul

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

"clean space, very secure locks on the doors, we stayed for 1 night in this location and it was great."

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

"A pretty good location and very perfect of you're a solo traveler and there for a short stay"

"We had a fantastic stay at Sunnuhlid - the house was cosy, clean, well-equipped, and well placed for exploring the local area. The views are beautiful, and the owners are very attentive. We will definitely be back!"

includes taxes & fees

17 Jul - 18 Jul

"Loved, loved, loved this place. Amazing! I’d stay here again and again! "

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

"Great stay!"

"This was our favorite place we stayed at in Iceland. It had all the amenities we needed, a great hot tub, and beautiful views. "

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

"Thanks would stay again!"

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

"Exceptional service, accommodations, breakfast, and view of Godafoss. "

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Where to stay in Giljahverfi

Find the best Giljahverfi areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Akureyri City Center
Oddeyrin

Akureyri which includes sailing, a bay or harbour and boating

Akureyri City Center

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

While visiting Akureyri City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Akureyri Church and Centre for Visual Arts.

See properties

Oddeyrin

While there might not be top attractions in Oddeyrin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden.

See properties