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FE Gisting

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for FE Gisting

A sculpture of two figures on a pedestal in a grassy area with a building in the background.
A library with bookshelves, a dining table, chairs, a staircase, and a painting on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a potted plant, and a map on the table.
A grassy area with a statue, a building with a red roof, and a road in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a white door, a glass table with a lamp, a white shelf with towels, and a chair.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$352
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

Explore the area

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Þingvallastræti 2, Akureyri
  • Place, Akureyri Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Akureyri Botanical Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Single Room

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

Basic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Akureyri

FE Gisting places you in the centre of Akureyri, within a short 5-minute stroll of Matthiasarhus and Akureyri Church. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Akureyri guest house include Centre for Visual Arts and St. Peter's Catholic Church.
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What's nearby

  • Akureyri Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Peter's Catholic Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Akureyri - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪StrikiĂ° - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bláa Kannan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pylsuvagninn Hafnarstræti - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kristjáns BakarĂ­ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ketilkaffi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

FE Gisting

FE Gisting offers its guests coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Akureyri guest house is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
FE Gisting offers 4 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Akureyri guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ISK 2,450 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at FE Gisting

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ISK 2450 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

FE Accommodation Guesthouse Akureyri
FE Accommodation Guesthouse
FE Accommodation Akureyri
FE Accommodation
FE Gisting Akureyri
FE Gisting Guesthouse
FE Gisting Guesthouse Akureyri

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at FE Gisting?

Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at FE Gisting?

As of 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at FE Gisting on 19 Aug 2026 start from NZ$352, including 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.

Does FE Gisting serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at FE Gisting?

No, FE Gisting does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at FE Gisting?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at FE Gisting?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

FE Gisting Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a beautiful small town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is very easy to find and minutes from everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views of surrounding area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host and nice stay, very familiar atmosphere :-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great littl find easy to park Friendly owner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aston

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

10/10 Excellent

MARK

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shivin

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

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to walk everywhere you want to explore/visit. Free street parking onsite available. Super comfortable beds with lots of space in your private room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A friendly stay

Nice rooms, friendly staff, plus with en suite rooms, this is good value (for Iceland). We've stayed here 4 times and will stay here again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming guesthouse with just the right amenities—great shower, coffee in the morning. The guest house is across the street and steps from the city bath house and also walking distance from the shops downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in ideal location only 5 minute walk from centre of town. Host is helpful and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chun Pong

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jill

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was very helpful. Helped us jump our car when we left the lights on overnight!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgios

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

Value for money in Akuyeri

Lovely place to stay for a night or two. Tiny bathroom- with the sulfur smelling hot water, pretty unbearable, but the room was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrienn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were satisfied with everything. The owner was very kind, beautiful country. If we are going again definetly we would choose the same accomodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, modern room in a quiet building. Jet tub in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don

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