Nice Holiday Apartment, Centrally Located With Spectacular Sea And Mountain View

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Location
Host

9.4

Exceptional

Sleeps 240 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Ocean view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Akureyri, Iceland

Akureyri Church2 min walk
Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall7 min walk
Akureyri Botanical Garden11 min walk
Akureyri (AEY)3 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Nice studio apartment centrally located in Akureyri close to town´s center, the Akureyri church, swimming pool, restaurants etc.

Spacious bathroom, kitchenette and south facing balconies. Stunning ocean and mountain view, as can been seen from the pictures which are all taken from the apartment.

Queen size bed, dining table and a comfortable sofa.

Lots amenities, such as microwave oven, toaster, boiler, hairdryer, TV with DVD/CD player, free WiFi, internet radio with FM and iPod docking station so you can listen to local stations, your home radio stations or your library on your iPod/mp3 player.

Property manager

Gudni

Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Ocean view

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Akureyri

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Akureyri City Center, a neighbourhood in Akureyri. Laxdal House and Matthiasarhus are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lystigarður Akureyrar and Hlidarfjall Akureyri. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.

Akureyri, Iceland

What's nearby

Akureyri Church - 2 min walk
Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 7 min walk
Akureyri Botanical Garden - 11 min walk
University of Akureyri - 4 min drive
Forest Lagoon - 4 min drive

Getting around

Akureyri (AEY) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

‪R5 Beer lounge - ‬5 min walk
‪Krua Siam - ‬6 min walk
‪Akureyri Backpackers - ‬2 min walk
‪Centrum Kitchen & Bar - ‬3 min walk
‪Eyr - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Nice Holiday Apartment, Centrally Located With Spectacular Sea And Mountain View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nice Holiday Apartment, Centrally Located With Spectacular Sea And Mountain View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nice Holiday Apartment, Centrally Located With Spectacular Sea And Mountain View?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Nice Holiday Apartment, Centrally Located With Spectacular Sea And Mountain View located?

Located in Akureyri City Center, this apartment building is steps away from Akureyri Church, Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus. Catholic Church and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall are also within 10 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Haw On

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Well equipped, although missing shampoo in the bathroom. Could use written instruction on TV, as we never managed to turn it on. Free parking is not available weekdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, although you can park a bit further down the street, away from paid parking zone. Kitchen facilities (stove, fridge & microwave) are nice to have.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nereida P.

6 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Iceland travel around the country

The host was great and super responsive. The apartment is in a perfect location in the heart of the town. We strictly walked to get around and it was perfect. Highly recommend it!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arun M.

28 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location. Good Apartment. Very Good Host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

26 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect location / wonderful place

Access to everything Akureyri has to offer. Wonderful space with a bonus open terrace to relax and take in a spectacular view. Host was most responsive and on point. Definitely would recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F., Canada

22 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location if you go to Akureyri

The property was super clean and easy for the check-in. The location and the view were great and matches totally the add online. We enjoyed our time there. Plenty of places to walk and enjoy the view. We were lucky to celebrate national day with theocals!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Simone P.

15 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfekte Lage um Islands Norden zu erkunden

Das Apartment hat uns gut gefallen. Es war alles vorhanden. Die Lage ist perfekt zentral und trotzdem ruhig. Das warme Wasser muss man erst einmal voll aufdrehen, sonst wird es nicht warm und das Geschirr nicht sauber. Das Bett könnte mal ausgetauscht werden. Ansonsten empfehlenswert.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

William

8 June 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

7 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Awesome

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin E.

4 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Lage mit Blick auf den Fjord

Wir waren nun schon zum wiederholten Male in diesem Appartement und finden es immer wieder wunderschön - kleine Wohnung im Herzen von Akureyri mit super Blick auf den Fjord und sehr guter Ausstattung.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Jen and Samir B., Texas, USA

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Read This Before Booking

We had an issue when we arrived which I will not go into it, but it prevented us from staying the first evening we had booked. Gudni took a few hours to get a hold of, which was frustrating, however, I do want to give him credit for addressing our issue promptly after we were in contact with him. I feel he treated us fairly and and did what he could to make the situation the best it could be. I am grateful to him for handling things professionally on his end, however, this being said, I wish we had stayed somewhere else and would not stay here again. The issue mentioned ate up a ton of our time and caused a lot of stress. I was on the phone with VRBO, with Gudni, shuffling luggage around, etc. etc. It was just a giant time suck on a vacation with limited time to begin with and time is not something I can get back, so it's never worth it to me to be in this position. Next, I want to clarify this "smell" everyone is talking about. There are two things at play here: 1) The hot water all over Iceland smells of sulfur. This will be the same at all properties unless they have a tankless hot water heater. I have no problem with the smell of sulfur, HOWEVER . . . 2) The smell in Gudni's place is not just from sulfur but also from septic waste. I do not to be rude, but it very disgusting to my husband and I. We did not want to be in the apartment at all because of it. I even bought a candle to try and mask it but it wasn't very effective. In the bathroom near the toilet there is a metal grate on the floor, when you flush the toilet you can see the water moving right under the grate. Long story short it's basically like an open septic system and it smells as you would imagine. This is not a smell that we just "got used to" as others have mentioned. The building also has areas which smell of smoke when you are walking through, however, this smell is not present in the actual apartment. The apartment is well laid out but the bed is older and was uncomfortable for us. You sink into it and roll into the middle if you have two people sharing it. Some light bulbs were burned out so it was a bit dark in the evening. A window handle was broken. The balcony is great, the location is great, however, we couldn't get over the other issues mentioned and do not recommend staying here. We are not high maintenance or luxury travelers and our other stays in Iceland were in hostels or shared spaces. I hope this gives some context for my review.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Conor S.

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

Check in process was easy, fantastic location. Very spacious.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

9 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved Gudni’s studio apartment!

We were thrilled to be at Gudni’s place! It was so centrally located and we were able to walk everywhere in Akuryeri! The views were great, he had all amenities needed, and Gudni was prompt and easy to communicate with. When the sofa bed is pulled out, it’s a tight area - but well worth having to squeeze in at night for the awesome location!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views!

This 5th floor apartment has amazing views and is in the best location in Akureyri.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

6 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and value

This place was great for its amazing views out three directions, PERFECT location, good value, and washer/dryer which was critical to have halfway through our trip. The shower was stopped up and leaking and a bathmat would have been helpful (the towels were big and the linens clean and comfortable). Be sure to park further away from town; you’ll get a ticket if you park in front of the building. There is a bad smell as somebody else mentioned but you get used to it right away. The place was quiet and clean. Space was tight for three people when sleeping so two might be best. Gudni answered his phone and was generally helpful; I didn’t receive check-in instructions until I asked twice. Calling him vs. sending a message is better. I would recommend this place and we enjoyed our stay in Akureyri!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

20 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home base in Akureyri

Gudni’s place was clean and comfortable, with lots of natural light. It was close to restaurants, shops, the city pool (which you should check out) and the botanical gardens. It had everything we needed. Definitely recommend it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

24 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend stay

We had a great time staying at this property. We had everything we needed and was in a great downtown location. Parking was very easy and restaurants and bars right there as well. Would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

faith g., Tucson, az

1 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything about this place is perfect!

I don’t want to say too much because I want to repeat my stay next summer and I want it to be available! It’s small but extremely well appointed and impeccably clean. All the best restaurants are within walking distance. The Akureyri pool is nearby and one of the best in Iceland. And when you aren’t off exploring things nearby, the outdoor deck is wonderful for relaxing!

Stayed 38 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mark S., Houston, Texas USA

25 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and view

This is a great location in the center of an active area in Akureyri. Being on the fifth floor offers a great view and gives you a sense of privacy at the same time. We had a short delay in checking in because I did not receive the instructions. I’m not sure if it was a problem with the Vrbo app or an oversight by the owner. Regardless, the location and amenities outweighed any problem we had at the beginning. We were able to do laundry which was a great plus in the middle of our trip. Restaurants are all within walking distance and the licorice ice cream is amazing!! Akureyri is a perfect base for exploring the region. I highly recommend this place.

8/10 Good

Sven N.

18 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Einfache Unterkunft in guter Lage

Sehr schöner Blick aus der obersten Etage auf den Fjord und zur Kirche. Zentral aber ruhig, kostenlose Parkplätze in der Nähe. Bett ok, aber Couch zum Schlafen etwas stark abgenutzt.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We loved the balcony to sit out on at night. We also loved the washer/dryer. It was great to wash up a few undergarments in the middle of our trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

carroll e., Boston, MA

28 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful studio in a great location in Akureyri

This was a lovely and relaxing stay. The bed is very comfortable and the blinds on all the windows help with sleeping when the sun barely sets! The balcony was wonderful for breakfast, and to watch a gorgeous full moon rise. The apartment is a short distance from the amazing Akureyri pool complex, and steps from fun restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and the Art Museum. The gorgeous cultural center and concert hall, Hof, is a short walk away along the water. Gudni was helpful and responsive. We hope we will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

17 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous studio in the heart of Akureyri

I greatly enjoyed my time in this wonderful studio. Communication with the owner was fast and easy to understand. The location of the property makes it even better, it is a short walk from restaurants, shopping, and everything you need. I love the town of Akureyri and will happily stay here again the next time I visit!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

5 Jan 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr gute Lage und schöner Ausblick

Wohnung direkt im Stadtzentrum mit schönem Ausblick auf den Fjord. Sehr netter und hilfbereiter Vermieter.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang, Reykjavik

29 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

The location is fantastic, the place is small but does not feel small at all. Everything that I need is there, no complaints at all. Next time in Akureyri, this will be the first spot I will check availability.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karin E.

17 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment in the heart of Akureyri

It was the second time we were in this cosy apartment in the middle of Akureyri with a fantastic view over the fjord. We will be very happy to come back. :-)

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019