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Akureyri Backpackers

Hafnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri, Iceland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 472 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
472 reviews

Located right on the man street with most of the town's attractions and fantastic restaurants and cafes within very easy walking distance. The bar and restaurant downstairs are cosy and serves good food.

Hólmfríður Iceland

Friendly staff - free beverage voucher with check in was a pleasant surprise. Very clean and cozy hostel!

Brianna United States of America

Very big and nice room, in the center of town, friendly atmosphere

Sol Argentina

Looks just like the pictures. Very comfortable with wonderful staff. Location was superb.

Danica United States of America

For a hostel they offer many facilities. They have their own restaurant with good food, a happy hour for local beers. They even have a sauna. They are happy to help with any questions you might have about the area you are in. Very friendly staff. A good place to meet new people. Would recommend and return when i am in Iceland.

Nunes Netherlands

Very clean, nice atmosphere, very good food at the restaurant , great staff

Frank Canada

really comfortable apartment great staff and great value for money

Iliasse Canada

everything is clean and well organized, equipped with every thing you need.

Kolo Taiwan

Great location with a fun and lively bar. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Bethany United States of America

The property is located perfectly in the city center and the facilities were more than enough. The staff were helpful and welcoming. A lovely stay all in all.

Ronja Finland
8.3
Very Good
472 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Located right on the man street with most of the town's attractions and fantastic restaurants and cafes within very easy walking distance.”
    Hólmfríður Hólmfríður Iceland Iceland
  • “Friendly staff - free beverage voucher with check in was a pleasant surprise. Very clean and cozy hostel!”
    Brianna Brianna United States of America United States of America
  • “Very big and nice room, in the center of town, friendly atmosphere”
    Sol Sol Argentina Argentina
  • “Looks just like the pictures. Very comfortable with wonderful staff. Location was superb.”
    Danica Danica United States of America United States of America
  • “For a hostel they offer many facilities. They have their own restaurant with good food, a happy hour for local beers. They even have a sauna.”
    Nunes Nunes Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Very clean, nice atmosphere, very good food at the restaurant , great staff”
    Frank Frank Canada Canada
  • “really comfortable apartment great staff and great value for money”
    Iliasse Iliasse Canada Canada
  • “everything is clean and well organized, equipped with every thing you need.”
    Kolo Kolo Taiwan Taiwan
  • “Great location with a fun and lively bar. Very friendly and helpful staff.”
    Bethany Bethany United States of America United States of America
  • “The property is located perfectly in the city center and the facilities were more than enough. The staff were helpful and welcoming. A lovely stay all in all.”
    Ronja Ronja Finland Finland

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.6

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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. 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 and Akureyri Airport is a 5-minute drive away. Public parking spaces are available nearby on weekdays for free, from 16:00 until 10:00 and on weekends (There is a fee during the hours of 10:00 - 16:00 on weekdays).

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Akureyri Backpackers has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 11, 2012

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Most popular amenities
Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Backpackers
Bar
Breakfast

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Akureyri, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

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Room Type
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1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 bunk bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Akureyri
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hólmfríður
    IcelandIceland
    “Located right on the man street with most of the town's attractions and fantastic restaurants and cafes within very easy walking distance. The bar and restaurant downstairs are cosy and serves good food.”
  • Brianna
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Friendly staff - free beverage voucher with check in was a pleasant surprise. Very clean and cozy hostel!”
  • Sol
    ArgentinaArgentina
    “Very big and nice room, in the center of town, friendly atmosphere”
  • Danica
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Looks just like the pictures. Very comfortable with wonderful staff. Location was superb.”
  • Nunes
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “For a hostel they offer many facilities. They have their own restaurant with good food, a happy hour for local beers. They even have a sauna. They are happy to help with any questions you might have about the area you are in. Very friendly staff....”
  • Frank
    CanadaCanada
    “Very clean, nice atmosphere, very good food at the restaurant , great staff”
  • Iliasse
    CanadaCanada
    “really comfortable apartment great staff and great value for money”
  • Kolo
    TaiwanTaiwan
    “everything is clean and well organized, equipped with every thing you need.”
  • Bethany
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location with a fun and lively bar. Very friendly and helpful staff.”
  • Ronja
    FinlandFinland
    “The property is located perfectly in the city center and the facilities were more than enough. The staff were helpful and welcoming. A lovely stay all in all.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Is there laundry for guests to use?
    Good morning, Yes, we have a laundromat behind the hostel - Money machine - 900ISK for washing and 900ISK for drying. Using coins 50ISK/100ISK Best r..
    Answered on 8 May 2022
  • What do you charge for renting a duvet/bed sheets?
    Good morning, We charge 1500ISK for a blanket. You only pay it once no matter how long you stay. The dormitory beds come with a sheet, pillow, and p..
    Answered on 17 May 2022
  • Hey ! At what time are the check in and the check out please ?
    Hi, Our check-in time is after 14.00, and the check-out time is before 10 AM. Best regards, Backpackers
    Answered on 27 October 2021
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    We can store your Luggage here anytime
    Answered on 26 December 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?
    Yes you need a Padlock for the Lockers but you can also borrow one here.
    Answered on 26 December 2019
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Area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Backpackers

    Food: American, European

Amenities of Akureyri Backpackers
Most popular amenities
Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Backpackers
Bar
Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
Spa
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules

Akureyri Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

6:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

Mastercard Visa 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.

Bar is closed from Tue, Jan 01, 2019 until Sun, Jan 06, 2019

FAQs about Akureyri Backpackers

  • Akureyri Backpackers has 1 restaurant:

    • Backpackers

  • The prices at Akureyri Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Akureyri Backpackers is 500 feet from the center of Akureyri.

  • Check-in at Akureyri Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Akureyri Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Guests staying at Akureyri Backpackers can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 2.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental