Title: Giljahverfi Travel Guide: Best of Giljahverfi, Akureyri Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Giljahverfi](https://expedia.co.uk/Giljahverfi-Hotels.d553248635976396131.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Akureyri](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Akureyri.d302.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Akureyri](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Akureyri.d302.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Giljahverfi Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Giljahverfi.d553248635976396131.Car-Hire-Guide)[Giljahverfi Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Giljahverfi.d553248635976396131.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Giljahverfi Travel Guide ## Akureyri ## Visit Giljahverfi Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Akureyri travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Akureyri.dx302) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Aurora over the winter forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/737624990692331520/e6f3b470-2ced-41a5-ad58-5d6c1cd4860a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Forest Lagoon You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Forest-Lagoon-Akureyri.d737624990692331520.Attraction) ![Akureyri showing modern architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562620398/b8c10f15-a9f0-4c77-a022-f764dc9d86cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall 4/5(6 reviews) Whether you are attending a conference or want to be entertained by music, theater or art, this waterfront building has it covered. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hof-Cultural-Center-And-Conference-Hall-Akureyri-City-Center.d553248621562620398.Attraction) ![The Botanic Gardens at Akureyri, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102186/84caee10-2543-4644-9e85-1cad0b871b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akureyri Botanical Garden 4.5/5(7 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akureyri-Botanical-Garden-Akureyri.d6102186.Attraction) ![Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102184/33a4c9fa-9ab0-4b40-9e40-f4dd69655521.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akureyri Church 4.5/5(12 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akureyri-Church-Akureyri-City-Center.d6102184.Attraction) ![Akureyri, with Hlidarfjall behind, viewed from the eastern shore of Eyjafjordurat dusk in winter, northern Iceland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102266/c1390e50-1843-40fc-8481-66bd3e1c49d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hlidarfjall-Akureyri.d6102266.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Akureyri-Akureyri.d6102182.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1173267/2855a497-b702-450e-88d8-8d94f38cbaa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri £76 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whale-watching-from-downtown-akureyri.a1173267.activity-details) ![From Akureyri: Hverir and Lake Myvatn Geothermal Baths Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47789023/a06ee99c-3cb6-4cc7-abc9-c9e5dcb2209d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn £104 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-akureyri-godafoss-and-lake-myvatn.a47789023.activity-details) ![Northern Lights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46595754/526ef392-0834-4da6-ba42-60b73c51a88f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akureyri Northern Light Tour £102 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akureyri-northern-light-tour.a46595754.activity-details) ![Goðafoss Waterfall By Jowi Wasilewska](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47500714/8355b1a8-aa25-4574-9705-e657d0a68940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group £154 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cruise-tour-godafoss-and-myvatn-lake-and-baths-small-group.a47500714.activity-details) ![Akureyri Snowshoeing with The Traveling Viking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48834786/6242c77d-075a-47f5-99fb-68bdbb77c974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akureyri Snowshoeing with The Traveling Viking £121 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akureyri-snowshoeing-with-the-traveling-viking.a48834786.activity-details) ![Akureyri: Day Trip to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn & Nature Baths](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44647067/d50476ce-c5e3-41c8-b376-4f8875b9b0df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akureyri: Day Trip to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn & Nature Baths £154 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akureyri-day-trip-to-goafoss.a44647067.activity-details) [See all activities in Akureyri](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Akureyri.d302.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Giljahverfi ![Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4140000/4135800/4135720/f56245bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels Thingvallastraeti 23 Akureyri Northeastern Region £116 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) place amazing, parking available and the restaurant was awesome incredible food Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=4135720&PinnedHotelID=4135720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396131) ![Centrum Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27060000/27057400/27057386/6e9ec410_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Centrum Hotel Hafnarstræti 102 Akureyri Northeast Region £108 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (511 reviews) Nice clean rooms, hotel has a nice restaurant and bar and is centrally located. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=27057386&PinnedHotelID=27057386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396131) ![Hotel Kea by Keahotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1320000/1311600/1311546/6d51666d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Kea by Keahotels Hafnarstraeti 87-89 Akureyri £115 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this ski hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (978 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1311546&PinnedHotelID=1311546&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396131) ![K16 apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19250000/19242900/19242808/3cd5a7ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### K16 apartments Kaupvangstræti 16 Akureyri £99 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=19242808&PinnedHotelID=19242808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396131) ![Hotel Godafoss](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94740000/94738500/94738474/1dee655c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Godafoss Fossholl Laugar Þingeyjarsveit Stay at this hotel in Laugar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Godafoss and Laugavollur are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews) 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 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=94738474&PinnedHotelID=94738474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396131) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=94738474&PinnedHotelID=94738474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396131) ![Hotel Akureyri](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9710000/9703600/9703588/a8c83b24_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Akureyri Hafnarstræti 67 Akureyri £135 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Matthiasarhus and Centre for Visual Arts are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (316 reviews) Comfortable warm room, quiet location. Downstairs is a cosy lounge/bar. Breakfast was included & they offer a dinner service. Five min walk to the town centre & close to the bus stop for the airport bus. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=9703588&PinnedHotelID=9703588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976396131) [See all 160 properties in Giljahverfi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976396131) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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There is so much natural beauty just everywhere you turn.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/302/428367e6-a129-4ad5-bd96-77312f6442b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Akureyri City Center 4.5/5(13 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akureyri-Akureyri-City-Center.dx553248635976398910) ![Fishing town of Husavik at sunset, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398761/a3785a3a-aee9-4627-9199-d22c9c52f2c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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