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Akureyri Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with sauna, walk to Akureyri Church

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Akureyri Backpackers

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Restaurant
Standard Studio | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower

Overview of Akureyri Backpackers

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is €98
Price available on 5/5/2024

Check out the area

Map
Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, 600
  • Popular LocationAkureyri Church3 min walk
  • Popular LocationHof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall6 min walk
  • AirportAkureyri (AEY)4 min drive
  • Popular LocationForest Lagoon5 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Family Room (6-Beds)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (6-Beds)

Highlights

Heating
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (4-Beds)

Highlights

Heating
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)

Highlights

Heating
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Akureyri

Located by the ocean, Akureyri Backpackers is in Akureyri City Center, a neighborhood in Akureyri. Hlidarfjall Akureyri is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Akureyri Botanical Garden and Sulur. Centre for Visual Arts and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing, whale-watching, and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Akureyri Church - 3 min walk
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 6 min walk
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 12 min walk
  • University of Akureyri - 3 min drive
  • Forest Lagoon - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • R5 Beer lounge - 2 min walk
  • Krua Siam - 4 min walk
  • Akureyri Backpackers - 1 min drive
  • Centrum Kitchen & Bar - 1 min walk
  • Eyr - 9 min walk

About this property

Akureyri Backpackers

Hostel near Akureyri Church
Located close to Centre for Visual Arts and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall, Akureyri Backpackers provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), extended parking and tour/ticket information
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Akureyri Backpackers offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • One-time housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 4 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1923
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property uses geothermal energy

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Akureyri Backpackers Hostel
Akureyri Backpackers
Akureyri Backpackers Akureyri
Akureyri Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Akureyri Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Akureyri

Frequently asked questions

Is Akureyri Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Akureyri Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Buffy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Aazon

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
According to other reviews, this hostel used to have a kitchen (which was ripped out) and the restaurant below plays music till 11pm. Facilities are below par for a hostel - please avoid

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent place for cheap
Good cheap spot for a night. Definitely had a college vibe to it, people up partying late. The room was nice and big with lots of outlets. The showers were not so great. I didn't mind them being in the basement so much, but it's the kind of shower you want to wear flip flops in, and mine completely flooded out into the main area, luckily I was the only one in there. At least the shower stalls are large!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ehab

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the worst stays in a hostel, especially in Iceland. On the property details it lists a guest kitchen and a laundromat but neither are actually available there. They listed free parking but the one they suggested was actually paid and a bit far. The place was also very noisy and creaked a lot when people passed through. It doesn't help that the hostel is above the bar which can get very loud. Even the soap outside the toilets was empty and the WiFi was a but dodgy.

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you are looking for a hostel to make friends, have a great location within the city, enjoy Iceland. A little loud at times but that is to be expected.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Scott, Cartwright

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a wonderful property but this is NOT family friendly. It is really clean and location is really convenient to shopping and dining. Double edged sword - there is a bar on the main floor and it is extremely loud, until 1am or later on weekends making it nearly impossible for children to sleep. Might be quieter during the week but would certainly not recommend with kids on the weekend (maybe I should have known better). However, if a party atmosphere with some friends is what you are looking for I would imagine this spot would be a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I had a fantastic stay! The staff was unbelievably friendly and easy to talk to. The dorms were spacious and clean and we had the best time! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a homey atmosphere and right at the center of everything in the city. The staff was very helpful and kind and check in was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna Sif

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023