Akureyri Backpackers Hostel

Akureyri Backpackers Hostel

$$$$|View on mapAkureyri, Iceland|
8.6
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Akureyri Backpackers Hostel
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Overview

The 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel is situated a 5-minute stroll from Centre for Visual Arts and within 9 minutes' stroll of Nordurslod.

Location

This Akureyri hostel is approximately a 9-minute stroll from the lake. The hostel's location is close to Hof Cultural and Conference Center. Guests can dine in Bautinn Restaurant, a short distance to the Akureyri accommodation. The Akureyri property offers access to Akureyrarkirkja Church.

Umfertharmithstothin bus station is a minute's walk from Akureyri Backpackers Hostel.

Rooms

The Akureyri accommodation contains 23 rooms. For your comfort, you will find a separate toilet and a shower.

Eat & Drink

European dishes are served in the American-style restaurant.

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 15 per person per day. 

Services

Guests can rent cars to discover the area.

Leisure & Business

Sports facilities include canoeing, snow skiing and hiking.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10 am
Amenities
Paid Public parking is possible at a location nearby.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hostel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 15 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Polish, Icelandic
Building
Number of rooms:23
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Family Room
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site car park

Kitchen facilities
Air conditioning
Laundry
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

TV

Leisure/ TV room

Check-in/ Check-out

VIP check-in/ -out

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Canoeing
  • Ski school
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Car hire
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Laundry
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches

Children

  • Board games
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Akureyri Backpackers

💵 Lowest room price 20530 INR
📏 Distance to centre 200 m
✈️ Distance to airport 3.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Akureyri, AEY

Location

Address
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Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, Iceland, 600
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Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, Iceland, 600
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Eyrarlandsvegur
Akureyrarkirkja
270 m
Strandgata 12
Hof Cultural and Conference Center
450 m
Event hall
Graeni Hatturinn
40 m
Museum
Centre for Visual Arts
180 m
Gallery
Linda Ola
0 m
Eyrarlandsvegur 3
Matthiasarhus
230 m
Church
Catholic Church
510 m
Hafnarstræti
North Iceland Marketing Office
80 m
Store
Flora - concept store
120 m
Night club
Posthusbarinn
130 m
Akureyri
Sigurhaethir
220 m
Eyrarlandsvegur 26
St. Peter catholic church in Iceland
490 m
Botanical Garden
Lystigardur Akureyrar
520 m
Bjarkarstígur 6
Daviths Stefansson Writer's Museum
550 m
Restaurant
Isbudin Valdis Akureyri
20 m
Restaurant
Lasagna and more ehf
50 m
Restaurant
Subway
130 m
Restaurant
Taste Akureyri
180 m
Restaurant
Hlollabatar
130 m
Restaurant
D J Grill
280 m
Restaurant
Isbudin Akureyri
340 m

Reviews of Akureyri Backpackers

8.6 /10
Great194 reviews
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  • Great
    8.4

    Great facilities with showers, sauna, and fully equipped kitchen. Friendly staff and active bar. Perfect location for bike riders.

    Felt safe walking at night, no complaints whatsoever.

    Frank United States, 
  • Perfect
    9.4

    Conveniently located, the well-equipped hostel offers a friendly staff, tasteful decor, and a popular in-house restaurant. Great for meeting fellow travelers and exploring the area.

    Walter United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.8

    Very nice place to stay - stuff was very friendly - the prices were really good

    United States, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    New, clean facility with a large lounge area for meeting other travelers. Homey, comfortable atmosphere. Very clean throughout.

    Our room was on the 4th floor (walk-up) and showers were in the basement. Guest kitchen was tiny for the number of rooms. Most of the staff were wonderful but several were indifferent to the point of rudeness.

    United States, 
  • Perfect
    9.4

    We had a great stay at this centrally located hotel. The bar downstairs had a cool vibe and was the perfect place to unwind. The rooms were modern, spacious, and equipped with all the necessary facilities. The optional breakfast was varied and delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful. a very enjoyable experience.

    Would definitely recommend this hotel.

    John United States, 
  • Perfect
    9.6

    Great staff, immediate room change for a messy one. Complimentary voucher for coffee or drink. Perfect location near church and souvenir shops. Good value for money.

    Stuart United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.6

    I loved it there. The location is excellent, right in the middle of down- town Akureyri. The best bars(mini-clubs) are just next door to it, but as soon as you close the windows, you don't hear a thing. So it's a great choice whether you like to go out or go to sleep early. The security is amazing, which is important for me as a female-solo- traveller. No only does the door to the rooms lock, but the floor is also locked, so there shouldn't be anyone on your floor unless they also have a room there. Plus there are lockers inside the rooms, where you can keep your valuables safe. This is the cleanest hostel I have ever stayed in, but is also incredible comfy. The staff is very helpful and nice and I met some really fun people as well. For the price I paid I didn't really have huge expectations, kinda figured that as long as I had a bed of some sort to sleep in I'd be good, but Akureyri Backpackers is so much better than anything I hoped for. I have been to hotels and paid 6x the price I paid there and not been nearly as comfortable. I'm telling all my friends about this and they're seriously considering staying there if they ever go to Akureyri. Don't even think about going someplace else. Akureyri Backpackers is the best choice you can make, and you can use the money you save compared to other places and shop or do something really adventurous you couldn't afford before.

    United States, 
  • Perfect
    10.0

    LOcation, cleanliness and the ambiance.

    No real problem but the corridors are a little noisy as they are bare floor boards and so the noise of people coming and going reverberates.

    United States, 
  • Perfect
    9.8

    The hostel had a quiet atmosphere on the 4th floor. Comfortable beds with 2 toilets and hand-basins across the corridor. Showers downstairs were refreshing. Met friendly people from around the world and enjoyed sharing stories. Conveniently located in the heart of a small town.

    Paul United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.4

    One of the best backpackers hostel in which I ever have been. It was very centric, in the main shoping street. It is an old and very well restaured building with new big rooms (they seem new). We slept in a big and confortable bed. The restrooms are clean and nice but you need to know that all the showers are in the basement and you can be hosted in the 4th floor.The kitchen is big and very well equipped. All has a great decoration. Great value for low budget

    All the showers are in the basement and you can be hosted in the 4th floor

    United States, 
  • Perfect
    9.2

    Very modern, clean, not noisy

    I was on the 4th floor and the showers are in the basement

    United States, 
  • Great
    8.6

    We had a fantastic stay at a hostel in the heart of Akureyri. The bar had a vibrant atmosphere and served delicious food. The room was comfortable and had a shared bathroom with a sauna, which was a major plus. The location couldn't have been better, right in the city center. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making our stay even more enjoyable. we highly recommend staying at this hostel in Akureyri.

    Norman United States, 
  • Very good
    7.4

    Cleaning of room and facilities Location (center of the city)

    United States, 
  • Very good
    7.8

    I stayed in Akureyri only for one night, but everything was just fine for me: the room was ok, there were plenty of toilets and showers, the kitchen was quite big and well-equipped (they even have stickers that you can use to label your food when you store it in the fridge!) and the atmosphere was warm and nice. There's a computer available for the guests and you can use it for 20 min, which is reasonable. The outside of the building looks great as well! The staff I came in contact with was helpful and polite. Before I got there I had to change my booking and I must say that they were very quick and attentive when it came to replying by email. They had also provided me with all the necessary instructions in case I should arrive later than their ordinary check-in time. It's just a short walk from the bus station and maybe 3 km from the domestic airport.

    Nothing in particular

    United States, 
  • Great
    8.6

    The staff at this hostel went above and beyond to ensure a wonderful stay. The cozy atmosphere, free welcome beer/coffee, and sauna made it a perfect place to relax and socialize. The location is great, and the beds are comfortable. I highly recommend this hostel.

    George United Kingdom, 
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