Name: Akureyri Backpackers
Address: Hafnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri, Iceland, Hafnarstræti 98, North Iceland, 600, Iceland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $29 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hostel Akureyri Backpackers

Hafnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri, Iceland –

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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

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

Esther

United States of America

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9.5

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“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
“Convenient location. Staff was helpful. I felt very secure there due to automated keys to each floor and room.”

Esther 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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Most Popular Facilities

Free parking

Free WiFi

Non-smoking rooms

Family rooms

Facilities for disabled guests

Restaurant

Bar

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

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

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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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2 properties in Akureyri like Akureyri Backpackers were booked in the last 12 hours

Area Info

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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.

“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: August 23, 2019

Eva
Austria
8.3

“Ein lustiger kurzer günstiger Aufenthalt”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
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.
Reviewed: August 23, 2019

Vedran
Croatia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very well equiped hostel, kind hosts, great location in center of Akureyri :)
Reviewed: August 21, 2019

Giulia
Italy
8.8

“In the center of Akureyri”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 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 .
Reviewed: August 19, 2019

Melina
United States of America
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Didnt know you were required to have a sleeping bag or blanket since they didnt provide one. The showers were grimey and gross, had to wear shower shoes. Sometimes your count find the staff at the reception area.
Location is great. Liked security for the building. Rooms where nice and clean.
Reviewed: August 16, 2019

Francesca
Italy

4 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Too many beds in each room
Very nice structure , with a full equipped kitchen and friendly pub where having a drink.
Reviewed: August 13, 2019

Ville
Finland
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect location and great food!
Reviewed: August 13, 2019

Úlfur
Iceland
10

“good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
See above.
The breakfast only started a 7:30 - a bit late for me.
Reviewed: August 10, 2019

Michael
Switzerland

3 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, lots of parking in the street. Staff very friendly, good breakfast buffet and great food in the restaurant on site.
Reviewed: August 8, 2019

Grzegorz
Poland
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen is located somewhere in between the ground floor and the basement which means you need to walk through the pub to prepare your food (someone may consider it a problem, I didn’t)
Affordable hostel in the centre of Akureyri. Rooms were spacious yet cosy and comfortable. Lots of showers and a sauna in the basement. There’s a pub with a good choice of beers at very reasonable prices (considering Icelandic price tag). Definitely will come back once I’m in Akureyri again
Reviewed: July 31, 2019

Anonymous
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was very clean, safe and affordable
Reviewed: July 23, 2019

Arthur
Germany
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The price is a bit high as everything in Iceland
Great location with a great bar inside the hostel. The employees are also extremely nice.
Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Andrew
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
6.7

Pleasant
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Paid 2x1000 Kr with 2 notes for key deposit (I only had 1000 and 10000 notes as I had just been to the ATM which didn’t dispense 500 Kr), was told on leaving I had only paid 500 Kr each - make sure you get a receipt for this on arrival. Kitchen too small for number of guests. Showers only on ground floor - not helpful if you are on 4th floor. Lack of space in Bar/restaurant as locals drinking at time most guests want to eat - because it is “happy hour” at the same time.
Room comfortable, food ok but nothing special for the price. Breakfast average.
Reviewed: July 18, 2019

Beth
United States of America
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noise from street filtered up to fourth floor.
Spacious room with windows and wood floor. Comfortable bathroom nearby. Cute dark wood pub downstairs. A sauna!
Reviewed: July 17, 2019

Mathieu
France
10

“Good location, nice stuff, good facilities”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The very friendly staff. Good location and good atmosphere. Possibility to do the laundry
Reviewed: July 17, 2019

Elaine
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Kitchen was too small when ther are a lot of people trying to cook. I cooker for such a large hostel. Very hot in dorm, so window had to be open, street very noisy.
Clean, good location

Sleeps	Room Type
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This room offers access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Room Facilities: • Safe • Shared bathroom • 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 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
	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-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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