Giljahverfi
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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern light views and shops.
University of Akureyri
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Akureyri, during your trip to Akureyri. While you're here, you can savor 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Akureyri Siglufjörður Half Day Tour to the Arctic Coastline
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
Top hotels in Giljahverfi
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
We loved this spot and the whole town! Such an inviting little community and the botanical garden was only minutes away! The hotel was so clean and staff were amazing! Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Hotel Akureyri
Staff were very good. Room was small but exactly what a solo traveller needs and priced accordingly.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
K16 apartments
Enjoyed my stay, easy check in thank you.. Everything I needed was there. Couldn't get into car park but other parking closed by.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Centrum Hotel
This hotel is attached to the restaurant where they are staffed to answer any questions. The rooms were modern but very small. The lighting was also very dark, not bad just something to note. It was cozy but it can be loud as it is right beside the busy shopping district/street. Parking is also just ...
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
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Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Hotel Halond
Clean room
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Giljahverfi
Akureyri City Center
Though Akureyri City Center might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon.
Oddeyrin
When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
