Title: Visit Giljahverfi: Best of Giljahverfi, Akureyri Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# Giljahverfi

## Akureyri

## Visit Giljahverfi

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Akureyri travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri.dx302)

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### 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 light views and shops. 

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![Akureyri showing street scenes and modern architecture](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

Whether you are attending a conference or want to be entertained by music, theater or art, this waterfront building has it covered.

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![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

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. 

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![Akureyri Church which includes 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

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.ca/Akureyri-Church-Akureyri-City-Center.d6102184.Vacation-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 savor the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Hlidarfjall-Akureyri.d6102266.Vacation-Attraction)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Akureyri-Akureyri.d6102182.Vacation-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

CA $137

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/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

CA $194

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/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

CA $191

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/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

CA $289

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cruise-tour-godafoss-and-myvatn-lake-and-baths-small-group.a47500714.activity-details)

![Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44646937/6e069fa0-8893-4abe-8492-5ceb154f78b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour

CA $188

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/akureyri-hunt-for-the-northern-lights-photography-tour.a44646937.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

CA $170

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/akureyri-snowshoeing-with-the-traveling-viking.a48834786.activity-details)

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## Giljahverfi Hotel Deals

![Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4140000/4135800/4135720/f56245bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Thingvallastraeti 23 Akureyri Northeastern Region

CA $195

CA $226 total

Feb 8 - Feb 9

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

place amazing, parking available and the restaurant was awesome incredible food

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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![Centrum Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27060000/27057400/27057386/6e9ec410_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Centrum Hotel

Hafnarstræti 102 Akureyri Northeast Region

Stay at this hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Jan 12, 2026

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![Hotel Kea by Keahotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1320000/1311600/1311546/6d51666d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Kea by Keahotels

Hafnarstraeti 87-89 Akureyri 

CA $177

CA $207 total

Mar 5 - Mar 6

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this 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! (977 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 Dec 7, 2025

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![K16 apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19250000/19242900/19242808/3cd5a7ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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K16 apartments

Kaupvangstræti 16 Akureyri 

CA $181

CA $210 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (582 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 Dec 17, 2025

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![Hotel Godafoss](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94740000/94738500/94738474/1dee655c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Godafoss

Fossholl Laugar Þingeyjarsveit

Stay at this hotel in Laugar. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Oct 24, 2025

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![Hotel Akureyri](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9710000/9703600/9703588/a8c83b24_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Akureyri

Hafnarstræti 67 Akureyri 

CA $217

CA $252 total

Feb 13 - Feb 14

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Jan 28, 2026

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### Other neighbourhoods around Giljahverfi

![Iceland is stunning! 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(12 area reviews)

 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/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

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Oddeyrin.dx553248635976398761)

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