FE Gisting
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$115
/ night
About this property
This smoke-free guesthouse offers complimentary parking nearby.
Amenities
This smoke-free guesthouse offers complimentary parking nearby.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Limited parking is available onsite.
Dining
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Location
A stay at FE Gisting places you in the heart of Akureyri, within a 5-minute walk of Matthiasarhus and Akureyri Church. This guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Centre for Visual Arts and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Peter's Catholic Church.
What's nearby
Matthiasarhus(0.2 miles)
Akureyri Church(0.2 miles)
Centre for Visual Arts(0.2 miles)
St. Peter's Catholic Church(0.2 miles)
Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall(0.4 miles)
Lystigarður Akureyrar(0.4 miles)
Akureyri Botanical Garden(0.5 miles)
Laxdal House(0.7 miles)
Glerártorg(0.7 miles)
Jon Sveinsson Museum(1 miles)
University of Akureyri(1 miles)
Nonnahús(1.1 miles)
The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland(1.6 miles)
Forest Lagoon(2.2 miles)
Icelandic Aviation Museum(2.2 miles)
Akureyri (AEY)(2.3 miles)
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF)(268.1 miles)
Location
Þingvallastraeti 2, Akureyri, Iceland
Matthiasarhus (0.2 miles)
Akureyri Church (0.2 miles)
Centre for Visual Arts (0.2 miles)
St. Peter's Catholic Church (0.2 miles)
Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall (0.4 miles)
Lystigarður Akureyrar (0.4 miles)
Room options
4
Double Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
161 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)TV
3
Basic Single Room
Room details
1 Twin Bed
97 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)TV
Guest reviews of FE Gisting
9
Fabulous
Based on 390 verified reviews
What guests think
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At FE Gisting, travelers highlight a central, walkable base with a warm, hands-on host, comfortable beds, and characterful rooms—often spacious though some bathrooms are tight—making this converted house a friendly, good-value stop in Akureyri.
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At FE Gisting, travelers highlight a central, walkable base with a warm, hands-on host, comfortable beds, and characterful rooms—often spacious though some bathrooms are tight—making this converted house a friendly, good-value stop in Akureyri.
Free on-street parking is commonly available, though a few guests found it timing-dependent. Breakfast, when taken, is praised for variety and a cozy setting. Multiple reviews note a strong sulfur smell from the hot water, and occasional noise or privacy issues in certain front or ground-floor rooms. Expect a simple, homey stay with attentive hosting and walkable convenience.
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Facilities
Free on-street parking is generally easy to find, though a few guests said it can depend on the time of day. There is no guest kitchen for cooking.
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vanessa
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Literie très confortable. Seul bémol, il n’y a pas de cuisine pour préparer les repas. Nous sommes donc obligé de manger à l’extérieur.
Literie très confortable. Seul bémol, il n’y a pas de cuisine pour préparer les repas. Nous sommes donc obligé de manger à l’extérieur.
10
Colleen
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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!!)
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!!)
10
Jennifer
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Julia
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Claire
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great littl find easy to park Friendly owner
Great littl find easy to park Friendly owner
10
Fabio
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
La struttura che abbiamo scelto per il nostro soggiorno di due giorni a ad Akureyri era una grande camera con bagno, posta al pianterreno di una vecchia dimora del '900. Letto matrimoniale comodo sebbene un po' alto, bagno essenziale ma pulito, con un buon box doccia. Il signore che si occupa della reception e della colazione, è un anziano molto gentile e disponibile. La sera prima ti chiede a che ora vuoi consumare la colazione, che ti prepara lui stesso. Sono disponibili dolci, brioche, poi cibo salato come formaggio, prosciutto cotto, salame, pomodori, cetrioli, succhi di frutta, yoghurt, latte, cereali, oltre a macchina per il caffè, forno a micro onde. Il locale è una coloratissima cucina stile anni'60. L'abitazione è a pochi minuti dal centro di Akureyri. Parcheggio sulla strada, in zona non a pagamento. Molto consigliato
La struttura che abbiamo scelto per il nostro soggiorno di due giorni a ad Akureyri era una grande camera con bagno, posta al pianterreno di una vecchia dimora del '900. Letto matrimoniale comodo sebbene un po' alto, bagno essenziale ma pulito, con un buon box doccia. Il signore che si occupa della reception e della colazione, è un anziano molto gentile e disponibile. La sera prima ti chiede a che ora vuoi consumare la colazione, che ti prepara lui stesso. Sono disponibili dolci, brioche, poi cibo salato come formaggio, prosciutto cotto, salame, pomodori, cetrioli, succhi di frutta, yoghurt, latte, cereali, oltre a macchina per il caffè, forno a micro onde. Il locale è una coloratissima cucina stile anni'60. L'abitazione è a pochi minuti dal centro di Akureyri. Parcheggio sulla strada, in zona non a pagamento. Molto consigliato
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean, with tidy linens and well-kept spaces. A few reviews mention dust in one room and a strong sulfur smell from the hot water.
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Jill
Aug 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Helgi Már
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hreint herbergi, góð staðsetning, lipur þjónusta.
Hreint herbergi, góð staðsetning, lipur þjónusta.
10
MARK
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely, friendly and polite staff/hosts. Clean and comfortable room. Quiet, good value for money, facilities all I needed.
Lovely, friendly and polite staff/hosts. Clean and comfortable room. Quiet, good value for money, facilities all I needed.
10
Paul
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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!
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!
10
Eleonora
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Tutto ottimo, unica pecca l’acqua ha un fortissimo odore di zolfo
Tutto ottimo, unica pecca l’acqua ha un fortissimo odore di zolfo
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Rosanne
Sep 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
DANIEL
May 4, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Todo genial, la habitación y el baño amplios y muy limpios. El señor que regenta el alojamiento fue muy amable.
Todo genial, la habitación y el baño amplios y muy limpios. El señor que regenta el alojamiento fue muy amable.
10
Georgios
Aug 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place to stay for a night or two. Tiny bathroom- with the sulfur smelling hot water, pretty unbearable, but the room was lovely.
Lovely place to stay for a night or two. Tiny bathroom- with the sulfur smelling hot water, pretty unbearable, but the room was lovely.
10
Signe
Feb 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Fineste lille guest House. Værelset og toilet var pænt og rent. De ansatte var venlige og kan kun anbefale dette sted! Lokationen er også i gå afstand til byen
Fineste lille guest House. Værelset og toilet var pænt og rent. De ansatte var venlige og kan kun anbefale dette sted! Lokationen er også i gå afstand til byen
10
Fabio
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
La struttura che abbiamo scelto per il nostro soggiorno di due giorni a ad Akureyri era una grande camera con bagno, posta al pianterreno di una vecchia dimora del '900. Letto matrimoniale comodo sebbene un po' alto, bagno essenziale ma pulito, con un buon box doccia. Il signore che si occupa della reception e della colazione, è un anziano molto gentile e disponibile. La sera prima ti chiede a che ora vuoi consumare la colazione, che ti prepara lui stesso. Sono disponibili dolci, brioche, poi cibo salato come formaggio, prosciutto cotto, salame, pomodori, cetrioli, succhi di frutta, yoghurt, latte, cereali, oltre a macchina per il caffè, forno a micro onde. Il locale è una coloratissima cucina stile anni'60. L'abitazione è a pochi minuti dal centro di Akureyri. Parcheggio sulla strada, in zona non a pagamento. Molto consigliato
La struttura che abbiamo scelto per il nostro soggiorno di due giorni a ad Akureyri era una grande camera con bagno, posta al pianterreno di una vecchia dimora del '900. Letto matrimoniale comodo sebbene un po' alto, bagno essenziale ma pulito, con un buon box doccia. Il signore che si occupa della reception e della colazione, è un anziano molto gentile e disponibile. La sera prima ti chiede a che ora vuoi consumare la colazione, che ti prepara lui stesso. Sono disponibili dolci, brioche, poi cibo salato come formaggio, prosciutto cotto, salame, pomodori, cetrioli, succhi di frutta, yoghurt, latte, cereali, oltre a macchina per il caffè, forno a micro onde. Il locale è una coloratissima cucina stile anni'60. L'abitazione è a pochi minuti dal centro di Akureyri. Parcheggio sulla strada, in zona non a pagamento. Molto consigliato
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Rooms
Guests report comfortable beds and characterful rooms, often spacious with en suite showers and amenities like a small fridge and TV. Some bathrooms are cramped and a few front or ground-floor rooms can experience noise or limited privacy.
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Colleen
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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!!)
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!!)
10
sylvain
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Logement au coeur de la ville , la douche est dans la chambre avec un petit frigo
Logement au coeur de la ville , la douche est dans la chambre avec un petit frigo
8
Jo-Anne
May 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Pierre
Sep 5, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Grande chambre très aérée, au charme ancien et aux commodités modernes (grande télé incluse), grande salle de bain, hôte très sympathique et serviable, très bon emplacement.
Grande chambre très aérée, au charme ancien et aux commodités modernes (grande télé incluse), grande salle de bain, hôte très sympathique et serviable, très bon emplacement.
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Terry H.
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Miriam
Oct 13, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay. Room was very big and comfortable with sofas, tv and even a piano! I enjoyed my stay.
Great place to stay. Room was very big and comfortable with sofas, tv and even a piano! I enjoyed my stay.
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Julia
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Rosanne
Sep 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Vincent
Sep 13, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Grande chambre et grande salle de bain. Bien situé !
Grande chambre et grande salle de bain. Bien situé !
10
Fabio
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
La struttura che abbiamo scelto per il nostro soggiorno di due giorni a ad Akureyri era una grande camera con bagno, posta al pianterreno di una vecchia dimora del '900. Letto matrimoniale comodo sebbene un po' alto, bagno essenziale ma pulito, con un buon box doccia. Il signore che si occupa della reception e della colazione, è un anziano molto gentile e disponibile. La sera prima ti chiede a che ora vuoi consumare la colazione, che ti prepara lui stesso. Sono disponibili dolci, brioche, poi cibo salato come formaggio, prosciutto cotto, salame, pomodori, cetrioli, succhi di frutta, yoghurt, latte, cereali, oltre a macchina per il caffè, forno a micro onde. Il locale è una coloratissima cucina stile anni'60. L'abitazione è a pochi minuti dal centro di Akureyri. Parcheggio sulla strada, in zona non a pagamento. Molto consigliato
La struttura che abbiamo scelto per il nostro soggiorno di due giorni a ad Akureyri era una grande camera con bagno, posta al pianterreno di una vecchia dimora del '900. Letto matrimoniale comodo sebbene un po' alto, bagno essenziale ma pulito, con un buon box doccia. Il signore che si occupa della reception e della colazione, è un anziano molto gentile e disponibile. La sera prima ti chiede a che ora vuoi consumare la colazione, che ti prepara lui stesso. Sono disponibili dolci, brioche, poi cibo salato come formaggio, prosciutto cotto, salame, pomodori, cetrioli, succhi di frutta, yoghurt, latte, cereali, oltre a macchina per il caffè, forno a micro onde. Il locale è una coloratissima cucina stile anni'60. L'abitazione è a pochi minuti dal centro di Akureyri. Parcheggio sulla strada, in zona non a pagamento. Molto consigliato
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Service
Service is a standout, with many praising the friendly, attentive host who offers practical help and local tips.
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Shivin
May 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Best Property ever and owner is very courteous.
Best Property ever and owner is very courteous.
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MARK
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely, friendly and polite staff/hosts. Clean and comfortable room. Quiet, good value for money, facilities all I needed.
Lovely, friendly and polite staff/hosts. Clean and comfortable room. Quiet, good value for money, facilities all I needed.
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Paul
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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!
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!
10
Tom Sørum
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Flott beliggenhet. Kun en bratt bakke ned til sentrum. Sjarmerende plass og hyggelig og hjelpsom vert. Alltid kaffe og te i resepsjon. Frokost plassen må oppleves. Et kjøkken i pastellfarger, dekket til to, utrolig koselig. Frokosten inneholdt alt du trenger.
Flott beliggenhet. Kun en bratt bakke ned til sentrum. Sjarmerende plass og hyggelig og hjelpsom vert. Alltid kaffe og te i resepsjon. Frokost plassen må oppleves. Et kjøkken i pastellfarger, dekket til to, utrolig koselig. Frokosten inneholdt alt du trenger.
10
Christelle
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent séjour, extrême gentillesse de l’hôte, surclassement pour la 2ème nuit. (Séjour de 2 nuits séparées) Proche du centre ville et du port. Très calme. Je reviendrai !
Excellent séjour, extrême gentillesse de l’hôte, surclassement pour la 2ème nuit. (Séjour de 2 nuits séparées) Proche du centre ville et du port. Très calme. Je reviendrai !
10
Kurt
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful guesthouse with great artwork and a very kind proprietor. Also: excellent bedding!
Wonderful guesthouse with great artwork and a very kind proprietor. Also: excellent bedding!
10
Sandra
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our host was very helpful. Helped us jump our car when we left the lights on overnight!
Our host was very helpful. Helped us jump our car when we left the lights on overnight!
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DANIEL
May 4, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Todo genial, la habitación y el baño amplios y muy limpios. El señor que regenta el alojamiento fue muy amable.
Todo genial, la habitación y el baño amplios y muy limpios. El señor que regenta el alojamiento fue muy amable.
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Claire
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great littl find easy to park Friendly owner
Great littl find easy to park Friendly owner
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Don
Jul 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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Location
Central, walkable location near the harbor, shops, and restaurants; set on a hill, so the walk back can be steep. Several guests found it quiet, though a few noted traffic or evening noise in some rooms.
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YU SANG DICKSON
Sep 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet. Walking distance to town centre
Quiet. Walking distance to town centre
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Tom Sørum
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Flott beliggenhet. Kun en bratt bakke ned til sentrum. Sjarmerende plass og hyggelig og hjelpsom vert. Alltid kaffe og te i resepsjon. Frokost plassen må oppleves. Et kjøkken i pastellfarger, dekket til to, utrolig koselig. Frokosten inneholdt alt du trenger.
Flott beliggenhet. Kun en bratt bakke ned til sentrum. Sjarmerende plass og hyggelig og hjelpsom vert. Alltid kaffe og te i resepsjon. Frokost plassen må oppleves. Et kjøkken i pastellfarger, dekket til to, utrolig koselig. Frokosten inneholdt alt du trenger.
10
CARLOS
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Place is very easy to find and minutes from everything.
Place is very easy to find and minutes from everything.
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Colleen
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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!!)
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!!)
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Terry H.
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Julia
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Vincent
Sep 13, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Grande chambre et grande salle de bain. Bien situé !
Grande chambre et grande salle de bain. Bien situé !
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Christine
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location is near the harbor, restaurants, and shops
Location is near the harbor, restaurants, and shops
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Julian
Oct 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Die Lage sowie das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis waren sehr gut. Abends zum Teil etwas laut in der Umgebung.
Die Lage sowie das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis waren sehr gut. Abends zum Teil etwas laut in der Umgebung.
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Fabio
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
La struttura che abbiamo scelto per il nostro soggiorno di due giorni a ad Akureyri era una grande camera con bagno, posta al pianterreno di una vecchia dimora del '900. Letto matrimoniale comodo sebbene un po' alto, bagno essenziale ma pulito, con un buon box doccia. Il signore che si occupa della reception e della colazione, è un anziano molto gentile e disponibile. La sera prima ti chiede a che ora vuoi consumare la colazione, che ti prepara lui stesso. Sono disponibili dolci, brioche, poi cibo salato come formaggio, prosciutto cotto, salame, pomodori, cetrioli, succhi di frutta, yoghurt, latte, cereali, oltre a macchina per il caffè, forno a micro onde. Il locale è una coloratissima cucina stile anni'60. L'abitazione è a pochi minuti dal centro di Akureyri. Parcheggio sulla strada, in zona non a pagamento. Molto consigliato
La struttura che abbiamo scelto per il nostro soggiorno di due giorni a ad Akureyri era una grande camera con bagno, posta al pianterreno di una vecchia dimora del '900. Letto matrimoniale comodo sebbene un po' alto, bagno essenziale ma pulito, con un buon box doccia. Il signore che si occupa della reception e della colazione, è un anziano molto gentile e disponibile. La sera prima ti chiede a che ora vuoi consumare la colazione, che ti prepara lui stesso. Sono disponibili dolci, brioche, poi cibo salato come formaggio, prosciutto cotto, salame, pomodori, cetrioli, succhi di frutta, yoghurt, latte, cereali, oltre a macchina per il caffè, forno a micro onde. Il locale è una coloratissima cucina stile anni'60. L'abitazione è a pochi minuti dal centro di Akureyri. Parcheggio sulla strada, in zona non a pagamento. Molto consigliato
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Breakfast, when taken, is widely praised for being plentiful and varied, served in a cozy retro-style kitchen by the host. Some guests note you arrange it the evening before.
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Barbara
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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David
Jul 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very helpful host. Plentiful breakfast. House cat Stella was very friendly. A nice addition to the great ambiance of the house.
Very helpful host. Plentiful breakfast. House cat Stella was very friendly. A nice addition to the great ambiance of the house.
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Tom Sørum
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Flott beliggenhet. Kun en bratt bakke ned til sentrum. Sjarmerende plass og hyggelig og hjelpsom vert. Alltid kaffe og te i resepsjon. Frokost plassen må oppleves. Et kjøkken i pastellfarger, dekket til to, utrolig koselig. Frokosten inneholdt alt du trenger.
Flott beliggenhet. Kun en bratt bakke ned til sentrum. Sjarmerende plass og hyggelig og hjelpsom vert. Alltid kaffe og te i resepsjon. Frokost plassen må oppleves. Et kjøkken i pastellfarger, dekket til to, utrolig koselig. Frokosten inneholdt alt du trenger.
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Klaus-Peter
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wir haben am Abend vorher noch das Frühstück bestellt und wurden nicht enttäuscht. Der Aufenthalt wurde so bestens abgerundet.
Wir haben am Abend vorher noch das Frühstück bestellt und wurden nicht enttäuscht. Der Aufenthalt wurde so bestens abgerundet.
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Fabio
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
La struttura che abbiamo scelto per il nostro soggiorno di due giorni a ad Akureyri era una grande camera con bagno, posta al pianterreno di una vecchia dimora del '900. Letto matrimoniale comodo sebbene un po' alto, bagno essenziale ma pulito, con un buon box doccia. Il signore che si occupa della reception e della colazione, è un anziano molto gentile e disponibile. La sera prima ti chiede a che ora vuoi consumare la colazione, che ti prepara lui stesso. Sono disponibili dolci, brioche, poi cibo salato come formaggio, prosciutto cotto, salame, pomodori, cetrioli, succhi di frutta, yoghurt, latte, cereali, oltre a macchina per il caffè, forno a micro onde. Il locale è una coloratissima cucina stile anni'60. L'abitazione è a pochi minuti dal centro di Akureyri. Parcheggio sulla strada, in zona non a pagamento. Molto consigliato
La struttura che abbiamo scelto per il nostro soggiorno di due giorni a ad Akureyri era una grande camera con bagno, posta al pianterreno di una vecchia dimora del '900. Letto matrimoniale comodo sebbene un po' alto, bagno essenziale ma pulito, con un buon box doccia. Il signore che si occupa della reception e della colazione, è un anziano molto gentile e disponibile. La sera prima ti chiede a che ora vuoi consumare la colazione, che ti prepara lui stesso. Sono disponibili dolci, brioche, poi cibo salato come formaggio, prosciutto cotto, salame, pomodori, cetrioli, succhi di frutta, yoghurt, latte, cereali, oltre a macchina per il caffè, forno a micro onde. Il locale è una coloratissima cucina stile anni'60. L'abitazione è a pochi minuti dal centro di Akureyri. Parcheggio sulla strada, in zona non a pagamento. Molto consigliato
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Enya
Jul 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I basically had a one bedroom. The house and place itself is nice. I didn't explore much of the house, but it was well decorated and quite nice to look at. My roomt was your typical bedroom with a small bathroom (enough room where it works). There was one of those heaters that was useful for drying your clothes. A plus when travelling through Iceland. I had a bike with me and the staff was helpful in finding a safe spot to lock it up. You're in a good spot, close to the downtown shopping and dining area, but far enough where it is quiet at night. So you can still get good sleep.
I basically had a one bedroom. The house and place itself is nice. I didn't explore much of the house, but it was well decorated and quite nice to look at. My roomt was your typical bedroom with a small bathroom (enough room where it works). There was one of those heaters that was useful for drying your clothes. A plus when travelling through Iceland. I had a bike with me and the staff was helpful in finding a safe spot to lock it up. You're in a good spot, close to the downtown shopping and dining area, but far enough where it is quiet at night. So you can still get good sleep.
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Jennifer
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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CARLOS
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Place is very easy to find and minutes from everything.
Place is very easy to find and minutes from everything.
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Ying
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is in a beautiful small town.
The hotel is in a beautiful small town.
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MARK
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely, friendly and polite staff/hosts. Clean and comfortable room. Quiet, good value for money, facilities all I needed.
Lovely, friendly and polite staff/hosts. Clean and comfortable room. Quiet, good value for money, facilities all I needed.
FAQs about FE Gisting
Is parking available at the property?
Complimentary parking is available nearby, with limited parking options on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately ISK 2450 per person.
Are pets allowed at the property?
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, but specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the heart of Akureyri, within a 5-minute walk of Matthiasarhus and Akureyri Church, and is approximately 0.2 km from the Centre for Visual Arts.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for free stays is not specified.
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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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 20 years old.
- 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
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 2850 per person
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