FE Gisting

Property class: 3

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FE Gisting provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with a view of greenery, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a white bedside table with a TV, a hairdryer, and a small cabinet.

Basic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
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About the area

Located in Akureyri, FE Gisting is in the city center and by the sea. Matthiasarhus and Laxdal House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Centre for Visual Arts and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall. Lystigarður Akureyrar and Hlidarfjall Akureyri are also worth visiting. Visit our Akureyri travel guide
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Þingvallastræti 2, Akureyri

What's nearby

  • A large church with a clock tower and a cross on top.
    Akureyri Church
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A modern building with a circular design near a calm body of water, surrounded by a rocky shoreline and a mountainous backdrop.
    Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A black wooden house with a sloped roof and white windows, surrounded by a vibrant garden with various colorful flowers.
    Akureyri Botanical Garden
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Centre for Visual Arts
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Akureyri
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY)
    4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Strikið
    6 min walk
  • Bláa Kannan
    5 min walk
  • Akureyri Backpackers
    5 min walk
  • Bautinn
    5 min walk
  • Centrum Kitchen & Bar
    5 min walk

About this property

FE Gisting

  • Guesthouse by the sea
  • FE Gisting provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at FE Gisting have amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels

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Frequently asked questions

Is FE Gisting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at FE Gisting?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at FE Gisting on Oct 25, 2026 start from CA $146, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at FE Gisting?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at FE Gisting?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is FE Gisting located?

Located in the heart of Akureyri, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Matthiasarhus, Akureyri Church, and Centre for Visual Arts. St. Peter's Catholic Church and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

FE Gisting Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 93 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was centrally located snd very walkable. Room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was small but the shower was a good size and it had a towel warmer !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is near the harbor, restaurants, and shops
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views of surrounding area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great littl find easy to park Friendly owner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay in Akureyri

Lovely, friendly and polite staff/hosts. Clean and comfortable room. Quiet, good value for money, facilities all I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location that close to attractions in the city. And the room is neat and looks comfortable! Also the staff served me with gentle and patient manner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Besides our room covered in dust, this was a great location (with free easy parking) that allowed us to enjoy the city and walk around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in a bustling little town. Flexible with my schedule and unknown arrival time as well as allowing me to wake up and leave on my own time to get an early start to my day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to sleep after a long day of exploring. We were lucky and got a spot right out front! Parking seemed like a bit of a challenge depending on the time.This was in walking distance to a lot of cute shops. We did not stay for breakfast but the description sounded yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

I love the room I stay in! I wish i could have stay for more than one night. The owner was very Friendly and helpful. He even took the time to print out instructions to my car rental agency in Reykjavik!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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It was like staying at your grandmother‘s house and was just as welcoming. It appears to be an old single-family home that they’ve converted into private rooms. I believe I stayed and what it was once their front parlor complete with a spinet piano. Overall, it was a lovely quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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Old large house about three blocks Above restaurants, so make sure you can walk upgrade, no problem for us. Small room. Gentleman in charge very helpful. Very nice walking town, great botanical garden and old town area. Glad we spent 2 nights here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room was very spacious and was walkable to shops and restaurants. So long as you don’t mind the walk back up the hill. Only complaint is the water that had the sulfur smell which in turn made the room smell a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and warm. Mr. Gisting goes beyond the call of duty to please guests. Good location, not far from downtown. Comfortable. Quiet. Mr. Gisting knows the area and was extremely helpful during my visit. Great conversations. Thank you! Takk!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

I was unable to stay at this hotel. Staff messaged me and said I was double booked. Staff said to go to another hotel and they would book a room. I was put up at another hotel which worked out. Unfortunately I am unable to confirm the reviews of this one since I never got a chance to stay there. Staff person was helpful even though changing plans and staying somewhere with worse reviews and a more expensive breakfast was unfortunate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and plenty of room although bathroom a bit cramped. Nice furnishings, pleasant and helpful manager. The street is a busy one so can be noisy with traffic at peak times morning and evening as property on a hill. Also guest house is noisy as my room was on the ground floor so could hear noise from upstairs and the owners part of the house. Also the room I had was off the lobby so people coming and going made it noisy and no privacy from the street or other guests if the blinds were up. Would suggest putting the type of blinds that can go up from bottom to give privacy in this room as all the others are upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My one night stay at FE Gisting Guesthouse was lovely! Just up the hill from the city center of Akureyri, it was a five minute walk to many shops, bars, historical/art interest points, and restaurants. On-street parking was easy to find, free, and safe. The home is very sweet and adorable, the office/lobby area beautifully decorated. The bedroom I stayed in was in the front of the house, but I did not encounter much noise. En suite bathroom with shower, comfortable clean linens, a small refrigerator, and a tv were in the room. Coffee and tea provided in the main room. An excellent value overall! Akureyri was a really cool little city, and the proximity, safety, and overall vibe of FE Gisting made it one of my favorite guesthouses in Iceland. (Also there is a public pool across the street, which I sadly did not experience! But next time!!)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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The hotel is in a beautiful small town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Place is very easy to find and minutes from everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly host and nice stay, very familiar atmosphere :-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay right in the heart of Akureyri and close to all the attractions. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean and well maintained. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great place to stay. Room was very big and comfortable with sofas, tv and even a piano! I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful guesthouse with great artwork and a very kind proprietor. Also: excellent bedding!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Best Property ever and owner is very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024