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Akureyri Backpackers

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

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 619 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.0
Very Good
619 reviews

perfect location, nice bar/restaurant Employee told us about free parking in the community center nearby, 2-3 blocks away. as we didn’t mind the walk, just saved us about $60 for two days stay. Nice little balcony at the end of the hallway, just outside our door. Continental breakfast was convenient for 1900 Kr. We had a delicious dinner Location was great for visits to Godafoss, Husavik, Asbyrgi, Hverir, Dettifoss and Selfoss, Hverfell and Myvatn during our 2 day stay. (And during nice weather, bypass the tunnel, save the $33 round trip fee and enjoy a beautiful 12 minute scenic route.)

Laura United States of America

Great option for a nice one night stay in Akureyri. The burger at the downstairs restaurant was delicious!

Lindsay United States of America

Clean room, comfortable bed, very good location right in the city center.

Robertc83 Romania

I like the idea of this kind of hostel and bar/pub. They have great customerservice, delicious meels and strong coffe. Place is spacious that guests of the hostel and visitors fom the street can find a cosy room for them to spend a very nice time.

Dawid Poland

Backpackers is a meeting point for people in Akureyri. It has a bar/estaurant and many locals visit the place daily.

Thales Portugal

very friendly folks, extremely clean. easy check in check out, very centrally located. way above expectations! will highly recommend!

Luke United States of America

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
8.0
Very Good
619 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “perfect location, nice bar/restaurant Employee told us about free parking in the community center nearby, 2-3 blocks away. as we didn’t mind the walk, just saved us about $60 for two days stay.”
    Laura Laura United States of America United States of America
  • “Great option for a nice one night stay in Akureyri. The burger at the downstairs restaurant was delicious!”
    Lindsay Lindsay United States of America United States of America
  • “Clean room, comfortable bed, very good location right in the city center.”
    Robertc83 Robertc83 Romania Romania
  • “I like the idea of this kind of hostel and bar/pub. They have great customerservice, delicious meels and strong coffe.”
    Dawid Dawid Poland Poland
  • “Backpackers is a meeting point for people in Akureyri. It has a bar/estaurant and many locals visit the place daily.”
    Thales Thales Portugal Portugal
  • “very friendly folks, extremely clean. easy check in check out, very centrally located. way above expectations! will highly recommend!”
    Luke Luke United States of America United States of America
  • “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

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities7.8
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.1
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.5
8.0
Very Good
619 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.9
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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 9.5 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
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast

Property Highlights

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

Breakfast Info

Continental

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
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
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.9
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  • Laura
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “perfect location, nice bar/restaurant Employee told us about free parking in the community center nearby, 2-3 blocks away. as we didn’t mind the walk, just saved us about $60 for two days stay. Nice little balcony at the end of the hallway, just...”
  • Lindsay
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great option for a nice one night stay in Akureyri. The burger at the downstairs restaurant was delicious!”
  • Robertc83
    RomaniaRomania
    “Clean room, comfortable bed, very good location right in the city center.”
  • Dawid
    PolandPoland
    “I like the idea of this kind of hostel and bar/pub. They have great customerservice, delicious meels and strong coffe. Place is spacious that guests of the hostel and visitors fom the street can find a cosy room for them to spend a very nice time.”
  • Thales
    PortugalPortugal
    “Backpackers is a meeting point for people in Akureyri. It has a bar/estaurant and many locals visit the place daily.”
  • Luke
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “very friendly folks, extremely clean. easy check in check out, very centrally located. way above expectations! will highly recommend!”
  • 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.”
Property questions and answers
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  • 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 *
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
  • Backpackers
    • Cuisine
      American • European
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
Amenities of Akureyri Backpackers
Most popular amenities
Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
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

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 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 Cash is not accepted 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

  • 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)

  • 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 has 1 restaurant:

    • Backpackers

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

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental