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.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from the Heart of Akureyri

Akureyri Snowshoeing with The Traveling Viking

Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour
Top hotels in Giljahverfi

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Mjög gott
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Centrum Hotel
Nice clean rooms, hotel has a nice restaurant and bar and is centrally located.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Excellent value for money for Iceland. Room was clean and well equipped. Breakfast was inclusive and a good fresh selection. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Hotel Akureyri
Had a lovely stay here for New Year. The hotel had a lovely vibe about it and smelt gorgeous as you walked in. Wish I knew what it was. Staff were friendly, the hotel was clean and very well located. My only little niggle was that we had a coffee machine in the room but no kettle to make tea. Not ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

K16 apartments
Lovely clean and spacious apaetment with large lounge with well-equipped kitchen and separate bedroom with large very comfortable bed. Great location and from the balcony, we could see across to the beautiful church and thrn downwards to the sea and mountains beyond. It was so close to the high street, ...
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Hotel Godafoss
The view from our room was AMAZING! We stayed in the suite above the restaurant. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. Our room was welcoming and I loved the heated bathroom floor.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Giljahverfi

Akureyri City Center
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Akureyri City Center and surrounding area, you can visit Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon.

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

