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Akureyri Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with a sauna, steps from Centre for Visual Arts

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Living area
Standard Studio | Private kitchen
Living area
View from room
Interior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is SAR 247
SAR 296 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Family Room (6-Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (6-Beds)

Highlights

Heating
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room (4-Beds)

Highlights

Heating
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)

Highlights

Heating
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, 600

What's nearby

  • Akureyri Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Akureyri - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Forest Lagoon - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ak-inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Akureyri Backpackers - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Greifinn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Leirunesti - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Krua Siam - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Akureyri Backpackers

Hostel near Akureyri Church
Located close to Centre for Visual Arts and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall, Akureyri Backpackers provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), extended parking, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms at Akureyri Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10 AM: EUR 15 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski passes
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Shower
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - noon)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Towels fee: EUR 4 (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Akureyri Backpackers Hostel
Akureyri Backpackers
Akureyri Backpackers Akureyri
Akureyri Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Akureyri Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Akureyri

Frequently asked questions

Is Akureyri Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Akureyri Backpackers?

As of 17 Rabiʻ I 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akureyri Backpackers on 30 Rabiʻ I 2025 start from $79.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Akureyri Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Akureyri Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Akureyri Backpackers located?

Located in Akureyri City Center, this hostel is steps from Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church. Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden are also within 15 minutes.

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Akureyri Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 54 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Buffy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne Abder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming backpackers hostel. Clean and centrally located. Restaurant/bar on first floor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a homey atmosphere and right at the center of everything in the city. The staff was very helpful and kind and check in was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I had a fantastic stay! The staff was unbelievably friendly and easy to talk to. The dorms were spacious and clean and we had the best time! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you are looking for a hostel to make friends, have a great location within the city, enjoy Iceland. A little loud at times but that is to be expected.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rana

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy and not clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Aazon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
According to other reviews, this hostel used to have a kitchen (which was ripped out) and the restaurant below plays music till 11pm. Facilities are below par for a hostel - please avoid

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a terrible stay. Worst place we ever stayed. I wish I could give a negative rating. Very noisy, cannot sleep at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent place for cheap
Good cheap spot for a night. Definitely had a college vibe to it, people up partying late. The room was nice and big with lots of outlets. The showers were not so great. I didn't mind them being in the basement so much, but it's the kind of shower you want to wear flip flops in, and mine completely flooded out into the main area, luckily I was the only one in there. At least the shower stalls are large!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a wonderful property but this is NOT family friendly. It is really clean and location is really convenient to shopping and dining. Double edged sword - there is a bar on the main floor and it is extremely loud, until 1am or later on weekends making it nearly impossible for children to sleep. Might be quieter during the week but would certainly not recommend with kids on the weekend (maybe I should have known better). However, if a party atmosphere with some friends is what you are looking for I would imagine this spot would be a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ehab

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the worst stays in a hostel, especially in Iceland. On the property details it lists a guest kitchen and a laundromat but neither are actually available there. They listed free parking but the one they suggested was actually paid and a bit far. The place was also very noisy and creaked a lot when people passed through. It doesn't help that the hostel is above the bar which can get very loud. Even the soap outside the toilets was empty and the WiFi was a but dodgy.

10/10 Excellent

Bjarki Franzson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristborg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dreanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maud

Disliked: Amenities
Très bien situé. Par contre bruyant et pas pratique pour les douches qui se trouvent au sous sol.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dechen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrée-Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna Sif

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

gaia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Posizione centrale e senza problemi di parcheggio. Durante il fine settimana molto rumore dalla strada
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Embla Hrönn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021