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Akureyri

Popular places to visit

Akureyri which includes street scenes and modern architecture

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.

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
Akureyri Botanical Garden

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
Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral

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

Forest Lagoon

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

Forest Lagoon

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.

University of Akureyri

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.

Hlidarfjall

Things to do

Godafoss waterfall

Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

P11,308
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port
Godafoss Waterfall

Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House

P6,984
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House
Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port

Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port

P6,319
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port
Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon from Akureyri Port

From Akureyri Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon Tour

P11,973
per adult
From Akureyri Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon Tour
Godafoss waterfall

Godafoss Waterfall Shore Excursion From Akureyri Port

P3,658
per adult
Godafoss Waterfall Shore Excursion From Akureyri Port
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

P5,582
per adult
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
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Top hotels in Giljahverfi

Hotel Edda Akureyri
Hotel Edda Akureyri
3 out of 5
Thorunnarstraeti, Akureyri, Northeast Region
The price is P6,534 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
P6,534
P7,623 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Akureyri Botanical Garden and Lystigarður ...
8/10 Very Good! (501 reviews)
"A very modern and clean hotel. All sites of interest to us were in easy walking distance of the hotel. Many open spaces and brilliant views of the fjord from the bedroom window. A short 15 minute walk to the harbour and then caught a boat to see whales (we saw three species). Also an easy walk to ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Hotel Edda Akureyri
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
4 out of 5
Hafnarstraeti 87-89, Akureyri
The price is P14,516 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P14,516
P16,484 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (921 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Location is ideal to check out the town. Highly recommend after doing the loop"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hotel Kea by Keahotels
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
3.5 out of 5
Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri, Northeastern Region
The price is P17,461 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
P17,461
P19,753 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Akureryri hotel
"Beautiful view of snow capped mountains. Nice hotel. Our room was a bit odd with the bathroom split and very near the bed of the bed. Couch was a bit aged and dirty. Chairs were a bit aged. No prepared coffee in the lobby. Nice water bottle filling station in the lobby. Walk to downtown was nice ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Norðurland
Hotel Norðurland
3 out of 5
Geislagata 7, Akureyri
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (274 reviews)
"The hotel is right at the heart of Akureyri, excellent location, walkable distance to almost all tourist spots in town. Just a bit noisy at night as pedestrians are on their way to bars and restaurants, and crazy sports car revving at night during our stay, which is extremely disturbing. The hotel ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

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Hotel Norðurland
Centrum Hotel
Centrum Hotel
3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102, Akureyri, Northeast Region
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (419 reviews)
Have you heard about the birds…
"Great place in the middle of town, was a little noisy in the early AM because the birds were fighting over the garbage outside on the ground floor underneath the windows. Otherwise clean and spacious."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

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Centrum Hotel
Hotel Halond
Hotel Halond
2.5 out of 5
Heimaland 5, Akureyri, Northeast Region
The price is P9,992 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
P9,992
P11,461 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hlidarfjall Akureyri and Akureyri Botanical Garden ...
9/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
"Great location. Cramped bathrrom - shower did not drain properly making the water overflow on to the bathrrom floor. No staff available on premises to ask any questions or provide any assistance."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hotel Halond
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Other neighbourhoods around Giljahverfi

Akureyri featuring sailing, boating and general coastal views

Akureyri City Center

If you're spending some time in Akureyri City Center, Akureyri Church and Centre for Visual Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Akureyri City Center
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Oddeyrin

When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Akureyri Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Oddeyrin

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