See all properties
Save

Akureyri Backpackers

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

Photo gallery for Akureyri Backpackers

Living area
Living area
Standard Studio | Private kitchen
Lobby sitting area
View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, 600
  • Akureyri Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room (6-Beds)

Family Room (6-Beds)

Family Room (6-Beds)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room (4-Beds)

View from room

Family Room (4-Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

About the area

Akureyri

Akureyri Backpackers puts you in the heart of Akureyri, within steps of Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a sauna. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of extended parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Akureyri City Center hostel include Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden.
View more Hostels in AkureyriOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Akureyri Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Akureyri - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Forest Lagoon - 6 min drive - 4.3 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 with a sauna, steps from Centre for Visual Arts
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A sauna, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Akureyri Backpackers. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This Akureyri hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1923
  • Deli
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Akureyri Backpackers offers 23 accommodations. This Akureyri hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

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

Similar properties

Library

Hafnarstræti Hostel

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Microwave
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 154 reviews
Hafnarstræti Hostel

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1923
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses geothermal energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Akureyri Backpackers?

Akureyri Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Akureyri Backpackers?

Yep, Akureyri Backpackers has secured extended parking.

Does Akureyri Backpackers serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Akureyri Backpackers?

No, Akureyri Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Akureyri Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Akureyri Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Akureyri Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Akureyri Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 nights in Akureyri

I had the double room. It is very basic, a bed, a small table with 2 chairs, 2 bedside tables, a bin, a mirror on the wall and some hooks for hanging clothes. The bed was very comfortable, you can adjust the heating to your liking so my room was always comfortably warm. The shared toilet facilities on my floor (3rd floor) were great...clean and always stocked. I cannot comment on food or the showers as I did not use those options. But the showers are accessible next to the bar, but you will have to go down the stairs and past the restaurant/bar to get there. Be aware this is a hostel and it will get very noisy on a Saturday night, there is no soundproofing. Bit the Sunday and Monday I had the floor to myself so it was quiet. Overall I had a good stay there. If you book any tours with a pickup service, they will pick you up outside the entrance. And do have a hotdog or two from the van down the road, they are good!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dreanna

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

2/10 Terrible

Rana

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

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne Abder

Travelled with family
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

Dechen

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

10/10 Excellent

Buffy

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Aazon

Travelled with group
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Ehab

Travelled with group
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

Alex

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Scott, Cartwright

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with partner
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

Rebecca

Travelled with family
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

Anna Sif

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot right in the heart of town! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was less than enthusiastic, but helpful. The rooms were clean, the common areas comfortable. The dorm was very spacious. The toilets clean, but the showers could have used an additional scrub. The hostel was well located and convenient to all the things in the town that I was interested in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Screaming fans

We had an amazing time staying in Akureyri. The only thing I would complain about is the location of our room/window. We were located above a very popular bar that was playing loud music and had screaming customers till 2am. Other than that it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Acacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Northern Delight

Outstanding hostel, if you like activity and meeting people.Great cafe/restaurant/pub, best in town. Akureyri is a fantastically fun and beautiful town!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Akureyri Backpackers

Great little town and just a great area to get around and see the sights of northern Iceland. Everyone is very friendly!

8/10 Good

William Jonathan E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in a great location.

It was great. Clean and well-maintained. Drink tickets upon check in were very nice. Just wish the showers weren't in the basement. We stayed on the 4th floor and had to walk all the way down. Also, they were packed at 9am.