Hostel Akureyri Backpackers
Hafnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri, Iceland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 646 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I loved where this hostel was located and that it had free breakfast! I met some amazing people and the bar was awesome to have in the evening. I loved that my bunch had USB chargers and a light. That was rad.
United States of AmericaVery 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.
AustriaSpacious room with windows and wood floor. Comfortable bathroom nearby. Cute dark wood pub downstairs. A sauna!
United States of AmericaThe 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.
United States of Americaclean, good location, only 8 min walk to bus station
Hong KongLoved the convenient location in the heart of downtown! This is hands down the place to stay in Akureyri!
United States of AmericaThe 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.
United States of Americanice 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.
RussiaHappy to have access to laundry half way thru trip. Free parking is available at the HÖF center nearby.
United States of AmericaPerfect Hostel with big kitchen with all utensils and clean toilets and showers, comfortable beds, clean rooms, best part is that they have bar downstairs
India
Akureyri Backpackers
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Andrea
United States of America
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Dream_li
Austria
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Beth
United States of America
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Beth
United States of America
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Ka
Hong Kong
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Seth
United States of America
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Kaity
United States of America
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Startea
Russia
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Cowgirltraveller
United States of America
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Amit
India
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 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.
ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.
Located in the top-rated area in Akureyri, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!
Breakfast Info
Continental, Buffet
FREE parking!
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- Guests liked the sauna
See what guests loved the most:
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Andrea
United States of America“I loved where this hostel was located and that it had free breakfast! I met some amazing people and the bar was awesome to have in the evening. I loved that my bunch had USB chargers and a light. That was rad. ”
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Dream_li
Austria“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.”
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Beth
United States of America
“Spacious room with windows and wood floor. Comfortable bathroom nearby. Cute dark wood pub downstairs. A sauna!”
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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.” Read more
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Ka
Hong Kong“clean, good location, only 8 min walk to bus station”
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Seth
United States of America
“Loved the convenient location in the heart of downtown! This is hands down the place to stay in Akureyri!”
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Kaity
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.” Read more
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Startea
Russia“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. ” Read more
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Cowgirltraveller
United States of America
“Happy to have access to laundry half way thru trip. Free parking is available at the HÖF center nearby. ”
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Amit
India“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 ”
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About Akureyri Backpackers
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Pollurinn0.7 miles
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Fjarkinn3.8 miles
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Restaurant Bautinn0 miles
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Restaurant RUB 230.1 miles
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Ocean/Sea Eyjafjordur0.1 miles
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Hlidarfjall ski resort2.5 miles
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Akureyri Airport1.9 miles
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Husavik Airport26.9 miles
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Amenities of Akureyri Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Ski
- Ski pass vendor
- Ski rental (on site)
- Ski school Additional charge
- Ski storage Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Nightclub/DJ
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Hiking Off-site
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Game room
- Skiing Off-site
- Fishing Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- 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
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
- Icelandic
- Italian
- Polish
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Bicycle parking
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.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
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.
Akureyri Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
FAQs about Akureyri Backpackers
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Check-in at Akureyri Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Akureyri Backpackers has 1 restaurant:
- Backpackers
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Akureyri Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Game room
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Happy hour
- Nightclub/DJ
- Live music/Performance
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Guests staying at Akureyri Backpackers can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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The prices at Akureyri Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Akureyri Backpackers by:
- Taxi 5min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Akureyri Backpackers (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Street parking
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Akureyri Backpackers is 500 feet from the center of Akureyri.
