Name: Akureyri Backpackers
Address: Hafnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri, Iceland, Hafnarstræti 98, North Iceland, 600, Iceland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $25 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Hostel Akureyri Backpackers

Hafnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri, Iceland –

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nice location, close to bus station, church. friendly staff. the rooms are okay, pretty comfortable beds. showers are good too. soap and napkins in the toilets/kitchen. equipment of the kitchen is good. also nearest tour pickup is hotel Kea, its very close.

Startea, Russia

Happy to have access to laundry half way thru trip. Free parking is available at the HÖF center nearby.

Cowgirltraveller, United States of America

Perfect Hostel with big kitchen with all utensils and clean toilets and showers, comfortable beds, clean rooms, best part is that they have bar downstairs

Amit, India

Large rooms and great location. Happy hour prices are good.

Andrew, United States of America

Convenient location. Staff was helpful. I felt very secure there due to automated keys to each floor and room.

Esther, United States of America

The location was great near shopping and pubs. The place was clean.

There, United States of America

The rooms are beautiful! The free coffe/tea/beer was fun! The location is perfect. Try the cakes at the tiny coffee on the hill and visit the botanical gardens.

Danielle, Israel

Located right in the middle of town EVERYTHING is convenient- ice cream, the botanical gardens and pool, tons of local restaurants and HOF. Rooms were very clean and tidy and it was nice to have a beer downstairs in the evening.

Dana, United States of America

Friendly and helpful staff. Clean facilities. Comfortable and warm beds. Central location.

Airee, Iceland

Good location and bar + restaurant in the house. Clean environment and a lot of facilities availible.

Lucie, Iceland

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“nice location, close to bus station, church. friendly staff. the rooms are okay, pretty comfortable beds. showers are good too. soap and napkins in the toilets/kitchen. ”

Startea Russia
“Happy to have access to laundry half way thru trip. Free parking is available at the HÖF center nearby.”

Cowgirltraveller United States of America
“Perfect Hostel with big kitchen with all utensils and clean toilets and showers, comfortable beds, clean rooms, best part is that they have bar downstairs”

Amit India
“Large rooms and great location. Happy hour prices are good.”

Andrew United States of America
“Convenient location. Staff was helpful. I felt very secure there due to automated keys to each floor and room.”

Esther United States of America
“The location was great near shopping and pubs. The place was clean.”

There United States of America
“The rooms are beautiful! The free coffe/tea/beer was fun! The location is perfect. Try the cakes at the tiny coffee on the hill and visit the botanical gardens.”

Danielle Israel
“Located right in the middle of town EVERYTHING is convenient- ice cream, the botanical gardens and pool, tons of local restaurants and HOF. ”

Dana United States of America
“Friendly and helpful staff. Clean facilities. Comfortable and warm beds. Central location.”

Airee Iceland
“Good location and bar + restaurant in the house. Clean environment and a lot of facilities availible.”

Lucie Iceland

Located in central Akureyri, Akureyri Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with access to shared bathroom facilities. A swimming pool and hot tubs are a 1-minute walk away.

Meals and drinks can be enjoyed in Backpackers Akureyri’s on-site bar and café. Guests have access to a communal kitchen with cooking facilities. A buffet breakfast is served each morning.

Cars can be rented on site. Staff can help arrange activities like horseback riding, rafting and various sightseeing trips.

Coffee shops, bars and restaurants are found in the surrounding area. Akureyri Botanical Garden is 0.6 mi from the hotel. Akureyri Airport is a 5-minute drive away, and free public parking spaces are available nearby.

This is our guests' favorite part of Akureyri, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Free parking

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Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.

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Located in the top-rated area in Akureyri, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

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Continental, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

FREE parking!

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Pollurinn
0.7 miles
Fjarkinn
3.8 miles
Godafoss Waterfall
15.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

10/11 Supermarket
0 miles
Bautinn Restaurant
0 miles
RUB 23 Restaurant
0.1 miles
Netto Supermarket
0.6 miles

Natural Beauty

Hlidarfjall ski resort Ski lift
2.5 miles
Eyjafjordur Ocean/Sea
0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Akureyri Airport
1.9 miles
Husavik Airport
26.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“There are lockers in the room. Great location.”

Ron

Belgium

7.9

“Great location in the town centre.”

Pina

Slovenia

9.5

“Breakfast was good, various choice. Twin room was lovely and clean. You don't have to pay for sheets or duvets if stay in Double/ Twin room. Location ju...”

Nian

Ireland

8.3

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Food: American, European

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2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 17 years

Can use an existing bed

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The maximum number of children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Akureyri Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

A duvet, bed linen and towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can either rent it at the hostel or bring their own. Pillow, pillow sheet and a bed sheet are included.

Please note children must be over 12 years and accompanied by a parent or guardian order to stay in the Dormitory rooms.

When booking for more than 6 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

“nice location, close to bus station, church. friendly staff. the rooms are okay, pretty comfortable beds. showers are good too. soap and napkins in the toilets/kitchen. equipment of the kitchen is good. also nearest tour pickup is hotel Kea, its very close. ”

Startea

Russia

“Located right in the middle of town EVERYTHING is convenient- ice cream, the botanical gardens and pool, tons of local restaurants and HOF. Rooms were very clean and tidy and it was nice to have a beer downstairs in the evening. ”

Dana

United States of America

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Reviewed: April 23, 2019

Ross
New Zealand
10

“A++ In Akureyri”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is central, the well designed room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. Being on the top level we had nice views.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Jose
Denmark
7.1

“Nice location, horrible pillows”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Paper-thin pillows that do not allow you to sleep comfortable, bed sheets look a bit old.
The atmosphere and the location were nice. Friendly staff and nice breakfast.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 15, 2019

Devid
Italy
9.6

“Lovely stay in the city”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The showers in the basement.
The bar vibe and the spacious room.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Ron.T
Belgium
Age group: 25 – 34
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen is quite small and becomes really cramped. Bed does not have privacy curtain.
There are lockers in the room. Great location.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 9, 2019

Jacob
Denmark
9.2

“Awesome -”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We where there with only a few people at the hostel. I could imagine that it might be noisy when fully booked due to thin walls. But again - its a hostel.
The entire place is super cosy and super cheap compared to reykjervik (double room). Location is could not be more central. Loved the bar and restaurant. We will be back! Perfect location from where you can explore the north - which we did

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 3, 2019

Anonymous
Iceland

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The showers were very good, and it was great to have access to the sauna.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 2, 2019

Cheryl
United Kingdom
7.9

“Pleasant stay, good for budget travellers”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There were no proper luggage storage space and lockers provided cannot be locked. Room is quite cram.
Facilities are very clean and well equipped.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 31, 2019

Pina
Slovenia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The evening staff could be more helpful.
Great location in the town centre.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 26, 2019

Emanuele
Italy
7.9

“Nice hostel ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No expensive, but no cheap. Normal price for the iceland.
I staied in this hostel only for 1 night, because i’m touring Iceland. The hostel was very very nice. The receptionist is the bar counter; yes inside the hostel there is a bar and restaurant, beautiful. My room was normal, wasn’t small. Nice kitchen and the staff is friendly.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 24, 2019

Coldsideofthepillow
United Kingdom

8 helpful votes
8.8

“A warm and atmospheric experience.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Basic clean rooms, super clean bathrooms, nice (cold) breakfast buffet. The restaurant food was also great and good value.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 21, 2019

NIAN HSIn
Ireland
Age group: 25 – 34
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
Shower room was in downstairs, too far away from our room, and you've through Bar/ Kitchen to get to upstairs.
Breakfast was good, various choice. Twin room was lovely and clean. You don't have to pay for sheets or duvets if stay in Double/ Twin room. Location just in city center, many space to park your car for free after 4pm to 7am.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 18, 2019

Sophie
Canada

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- Same entrance as the bar, it was really confusing. No sign for reception, you just wait at the bar with the loud music and barely understand what the lady says. You have to walk through a crowd of after skiers and beer with you luggage to make your way to the reception. - shower in the basement, next to bar customer’s wc. You kind of have to go through the kitchen and the bar to go shower ... - unlock device for the room makes a lot of noise at night and the door is banging really hard if you don’t hold it back... annoying when someone come back late
- comfy bed - friendly staff - well situated

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 18, 2019

startea
Russia

14 helpful votes
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
extremaly noise in the bar place and kitchen at evening. no place for sitting outside the room, only at hall. sometimes you need to wait while other people eating in the kitchen and no place to eat. the kichen has back street door and people often going in/out and its very cold. wifi didnt work in rooms on 3d floor. I stayed in different rooms and it worked only in hall/bar. nearest supermarket is not so close.
nice location, close to bus station, church. friendly staff. the rooms are okay, pretty comfortable beds. showers are good too. soap and napkins in the toilets/kitchen. equipment of the kitchen is good. also nearest tour pickup is hotel Kea, its very close.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 16, 2019

Moritz
Germany
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not enough showers,no salt or oil or anything in the kitchen
Great bar and staff downstaird

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 11, 2019

Mm
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.2

“Highly recommended”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Suggestion: Showers and hair dryer were on the lower ground. This wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't because you have to go downstairs with your towel and everything else very close to the restaurant where people are drinking/eating. Maybe they could put like a room divider between the restaurant and the stairs?
Amazing location! Best place we stayed in Iceland. Very clean, spacious and beautiful. Such a good taste, very cozy. They also have a lovely sauna. The room was big and warm. There is a restaurant in the hostel where you can try fresh fish, burgers and the famous rotten shark (if you dare). The kitchen for the backpackers has all the utensils that you need (including an oven, a microwave and a kettle). Staff is great, very approachable, welcoming and nice. They have different excursions to offer and can come pick you up from the hostel. Also very easy to drive there. It is a great place to meet people, all of them were very friendly. We told them we were on our honeymoon and apart from the complimentary drinks (included) we also had wine in the room :) It was such a beautiful detail that made our stay even better. We used the wine not only to celebrate our honeymoon but after watching the northern lights! Akureyri Backpackers made our stay in the city unforgettable. We highly recommend it and would happily stay there again!

Stayed in March 2019

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	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
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	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Sleeping bag accommodations with access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Hairdryer • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Sleeping bag accommodations with access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Hairdryer • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content Free parking Sleeping bag accommodations with access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Hairdryer • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Sauna • City view • Linens Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) 4 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Sleeping bag accommodations with access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. There is no space for extra beds. Room Facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 4 (up to years of age)	Family Room (2 Adults + 4 Children) 6 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Sleeping bag accommodations with access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. There is no space for extra beds. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Hairdryer • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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