Name: Akureyri Backpackers
Address: Hafnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri, Iceland, Hafnarstræti 98, North Iceland, 600, Iceland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $26 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hostel Akureyri Backpackers

Hafnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri, Iceland –

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Very convenient location, nice vibes, cozy room, clean bathroom, great food served in the restaurant. The twins room i stayed was quite spacious. It was also not crowded to go to the shared bathroom.

Dream_li

Austria

Spacious room with windows and wood floor. Comfortable bathroom nearby. Cute dark wood pub downstairs. A sauna!

Beth

United States of America

The room was spacious, scent-free, and had two generous-sized windows that opened. The wood floors were original, and the room was above a popular bar/restaurant for all ages. It was in the center of town with pretty water views. The kitchen was small but sufficient and well-stocked. Parking is free on the weekend. It was easy to get to the Myvatn area for a day trip via the paid tunnel.

Beth

United States of America

clean, good location, only 8 min walk to bus station

Hong Kong

Loved the convenient location in the heart of downtown! This is hands down the place to stay in Akureyri!

Seth

United States of America

The backpackers spot seemed to be the hub for travelers and locals alike. It was very busy most of the time, but in a good way. It was great to have easy access to food and drink so close and it was open very late. They also gave us each a free drink card which was much appreciated.

Kaity

United States of America

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

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9.5

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Very convenient location, nice vibes, cozy room, clean bathroom, great food served in the restaurant. The twins room i stayed was quite spacious. It was also not crowded to go to the shared bathroom.”

Dream_li Austria
“Spacious room with windows and wood floor. Comfortable bathroom nearby. Cute dark wood pub downstairs. A sauna!”

Beth United States of America
“The room was spacious, scent-free, and had two generous-sized windows that opened. The wood floors were original, and the room was above a popular bar/restaurant for all ages.”

Beth United States of America
“clean, good location, only 8 min walk to bus station”

Ka Hong Kong
“Loved the convenient location in the heart of downtown! This is hands down the place to stay in Akureyri!”

Seth United States of America
“The backpackers spot seemed to be the hub for travelers and locals alike. It was very busy most of the time, but in a good way.”

Kaity United States of America
“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

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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Free parking

Free WiFi

Non-smoking rooms

Family rooms

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Restaurant

Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

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Located in the top-rated area in Akureyri, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

FREE parking!

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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

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Very well equiped hostel, kind hosts, great location in center of Akureyri :) ”

Vedran

Croatia

“Great location, lots of parking in the street. Staff very friendly, good breakfast buffet and great food in the restaurant on site.”

Michael

Switzerland

9.5

“The very friendly staff. Good location and good atmosphere. Possibility to do the laundry”

Mathieu

France

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Food: American, European

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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.

“Very convenient location, nice vibes, cozy room, clean bathroom, great food served in the restaurant. The twins room i stayed was quite spacious. It was also not crowded to go to the shared bathroom.”

“The room was spacious, scent-free, and had two generous-sized windows that opened. The wood floors were original, and the room was above a popular bar/restaurant for all ages. It was in the center of town with pretty water views. The kitchen was small but sufficient and well-stocked. Parking is free on the weekend. It was easy to get to the Myvatn area for a day trip via the paid tunnel.”

“The backpackers spot seemed to be the hub for travelers and locals alike. It was very busy most of the time, but in a good way. It was great to have easy access to food and drink so close and it was open very late. They also gave us each a free drink card which was much appreciated.”

“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. ”

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Reviewed: September 17, 2019

Laura
Germany
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff, especially Isabella, who is working there has been really great!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 16, 2019

Dream_li
Austria
7.9

“Cozy vibes, great food and comfy room”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- the common area is the kitchen which can serve limited people (they have already mentioned in this page). So if you want to prepare some food one got to be a bit earlier otherwise the area is full. - the rooms are located in 2nd to 4th floor. the twins room i got is on the 4th so need to climb quite some stairs up and down to the kitchen and shower in basement.
Very convenient location, nice vibes, cozy room, clean bathroom, great food served in the restaurant. The twins room i stayed was quite spacious. It was also not crowded to go to the shared bathroom.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 13, 2019

Tanikan
Thailand

5 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice and clean room, nice bar, good breakfast

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 12, 2019

Brittany
Canada

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Check in was a bit confusing, as it was at the bar and not clearly labelled. Had to go downstairs to shower, which was a bit of a trek.
Stayed in a private room with shared bathroom. The room was spacious and the bathroom's were close and clean. Was happy to get a free drink at the downstairs bar included with stay. Breakfast was great!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 11, 2019

Nicolò
Italy

4 helpful votes
9.6

“Nice stay, on a budget”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower on a different floor
Courtesy of staff and tideness

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 8, 2019

Andres
France
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You need to pay for a cover, towels and keys. For a bunk bed it was expensive enough.
Nice location, the complementary drink and the nice ambience of the bar downstairs

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 7, 2019

Gregory
United States of America
10

“Quality of life.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I can’t think of anything
Immaculate, helpful and very friendly staff, met nice people from other places, central location, the sauna, the bar and restaurant with excellent food. Many beautiful women.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 6, 2019

Hannah
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The pillows were small and flat and made the night pretty uncomfortable unfortunately.
Overall we enjoyed our stay. Having the bar/cafe as part of the hostel was great and ideal for tired travellers. We enjoyed dinner and happy hour drinks for a reasonable price. You also get a welcome drink included which was awesome! We only used the kitchen in the morning. Facilities seemed fine but busy kitchen as a lot of people stay here. We had a twin room which was a great size and clean. Bathrooms were also clean. We didn't use showers here so not sure how they were. Great location in a nice town. Would recommend!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 2, 2019

Jiong
Canada
8.0

“it is fine and price and taste in resturant are reasonable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
no elevator and move my luggage to 4th floor and parking only between 4pm ~10 am, which mean that you have to leave before other stop open
clean and nice restaurant located on 1st floor

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 1, 2019

Christopher
United Kingdom
9.6

“Problem free and restful.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Was charged extra for duvet.
It was clean, comfortable, convenient and hassle free staying there.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 29, 2019

Cong
Netherlands
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noise in the night
Delicious breakfast and spacious room

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 26, 2019

Alexandra
Canada

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Great stay at a hostel but too expensive!!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
I stayed in a private double room but the walls were not soundproof at all and there were people stomping around at 5 AM. The check in process was confusing because you have to ask the bar staff. They were ignoring us for a while and had to serve everyone food and beer before greeting us. There is no parking, you have to park on the street but be out at 10 AM.
It is in an excellent location and the bar on the main floor is decorated very nicely and is very cozy. The shared bathrooms are clean and private. You get a free beer too!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 23, 2019

Eva
Austria
8.3

“Ein lustiger kurzer günstiger Aufenthalt”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
The staff is too busy, working for the hostel and the restaurant at the very same time. The kitchen ist too little for so many clients. The bathrooms are located in the cellar, so that to reach your room you have to go in your nighty passing all the people still being in the kitchen or even in the restaurant from outside, that was terrible for me.
The people staying there, working there or visiting the bar-restaurant were fun. Getting beer, coffee or tea as a wellcome drink is a very good idea. The rooms and corridors were clean. Everything was easy going and open minded.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 23, 2019

Vedran
Croatia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very well equiped hostel, kind hosts, great location in center of Akureyri :)

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 21, 2019

Giulia
Italy
8.8

“In the center of Akureyri”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are few shower and only in the basement ( near the pub) .
The double room was very big and cleaned. If you want to eat , downstairs there is the pub , good prices and quality .

Stayed in August 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
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	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-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 8-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) • 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-in Date Check-out 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-in Date Check-out 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-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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