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Hostel Akureyri Backpackers
Travel Sustainable property
Hafnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri, Iceland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 449 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I got to meet great people! Staff was helpful and accommodating, bar was great, room was comfortable.
Ariel
United States of America
United States of AmericaI 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.
Andrea
United States of America
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.
Dream_li
Austria
AustriaSpacious room with windows and wood floor. Comfortable bathroom nearby. Cute dark wood pub downstairs. A sauna!
Beth
United States of America
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.
Beth
United States of America
United States of Americaclean, good location, only 8 min walk to bus station
Ka
Hong Kong
Hong KongLoved the convenient location in the heart of downtown! This is hands down the place to stay in Akureyri!
Seth
United States of America
United States of AmericaVery central location lots of free parking if outside the hours of 10am to 4pm monday to friday Bar available with food. Very popular with non guests. Complimentary drink per guest. Very nice. Sauna good. Just ask bar staff to turn on. Bed comfortable. Rooms large. Clean. Level 4 private and not noisy from the bar area. Toilet and sinks on level of 4 for easy access. Small balcony too. Towels included forfree and no sleeping bag needed. Not sure if thats only for private rooms Handy key room and shower. Big fridge in kitchen with some spices.
Sara
Australia
Australiavery helpful staff, comfortable room, amazing location in the centre of town, car park nearby, great bar rooms
Kevin
United Kingdom
United KingdomGreat location, and a lovely bar was attached to the hostel too. Our room was enormous, the beds were super comfy and we had a fjord view!! The bathroom and shower facilities were great too. The kitchen had everything in we needed, and the maps on the tables and walls were a lovely touch. The staff were very helpful and on hand when we needed. We would definitely recommend this hostel.
Amy
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Akureyri Backpackers
8.7
Excellent
450 reviews
- What guests loved the most:
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Ariel
United States of America
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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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Sara
Australia
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Kevin
United Kingdom
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Amy
United Kingdom
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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
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Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
4 reasons to choose Akureyri Backpackers
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See what guests loved the most:
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Ariel
United States of America“I got to meet great people! Staff was helpful and accommodating, bar was great, room was comfortable.”
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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.”
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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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Sara
Australia“Very central location lots of free parking if outside the hours of 10am to 4pm monday to friday Bar available with food. Very popular with non guests. Complimentary drink per guest. Very nice. Sauna good. Just ask bar staff to turn on. Bed comfortable. Rooms large. Clean. Level 4 private and not noisy from the bar area. Toilet and sinks on level of 4 for easy access. Small balcony too. Towels included forfree and no sleeping bag needed. Not sure if thats only for private rooms Handy key room and shower. Big fridge in kitchen with some spices.”
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Kevin
United Kingdom“very helpful staff, comfortable room, amazing location in the centre of town, car park nearby, great bar rooms”
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Amy
United Kingdom
“Great location, and a lovely bar was attached to the hostel too. Our room was enormous, the beds were super comfy and we had a fjord view!! The bathroom and shower facilities were great too. The kitchen had everything in we needed, and the maps on the tables and walls were a lovely touch. The staff were very helpful and on hand when we needed. We would definitely recommend this hostel.”
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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, BackpackersAnswered on October 27, 2021
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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 regards, IngaAsked about: Twin Room with Shared Bathroom • Answered on May 8, 2022
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Do you offer luggage storage?We can store your Luggage here anytimeAnswered on December 26, 2019
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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 December 26, 2019
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I’m planning to come in summer for midnight sun. are there thick dark curtains in the rooms to block out light?We have curtains in every room. They make the rooms darker, but not completely dark. It is always recommended to bring a sleeping mask to Iceland during the summertime just in case. We are looking forward to welcoming you at Akureyri Backpackers!Answered on March 23, 2022
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What's nearby
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Pollurinn0.7 miles
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Fjarkinn3.8 miles
Restaurants & cafes
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Restaurant Bautinn0 miles
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Restaurant RUB 230.1 miles
Natural Beauty
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Ocean/Sea Eyjafjordur0.1 miles
Ski lifts
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Hlidarfjall ski resort2.5 miles
Closest Airports
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Akureyri Airport1.9 miles
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Husavik Airport26.9 miles
How to get to Akureyri Backpackers from Akureyri Airport
Taxi
Free parking is available.
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 Restaurant On Site
Backpackers
Food: American, European
Amenities of Akureyri Backpackers
Outdoors
Kitchen
Ski
Activities
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
Entertainment & Family Services
Cleaning Services
Safety & security
General
Accessibility
Health & Wellness Facilities
Languages Spoken
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
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
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.
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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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Akureyri Backpackers (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
- Free parking
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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)
- Nightclub/DJ
- Live music/Performance
- Horseback riding
- Happy hour
- Live sports events (broadcast)
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Akureyri Backpackers by:
- Taxi 5min
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Akureyri Backpackers is 500 feet from the center of Akureyri.
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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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Akureyri Backpackers has 1 restaurant:
- Backpackers
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Check-in at Akureyri Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
