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Akureyri Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Centre for Visual Arts in Akureyri

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Restaurant
Standard Studio | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, 600
  • Popular LocationAkureyri Church3 min walk
  • Popular LocationHof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall6 min walk
  • AirportAkureyri (AEY)4 min drive
  • Popular LocationForest Lagoon5 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (6-Beds)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (4-Beds)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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Laundry
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4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (124)
The price is CA $102
per night
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
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About the area

Akureyri

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Akureyri City Center hostel, you'll be steps from Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church. Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Akureyri Church - 3 min walk
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 6 min walk
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 12 min walk
  • University of Akureyri - 3 min drive
  • Forest Lagoon - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • R5 Beer lounge - 2 min walk
  • Krua Siam - 4 min walk
  • Akureyri Backpackers - 1 min drive
  • Centrum Kitchen & Bar - 1 min walk
  • Eyr - 9 min walk

About this property

Akureyri Backpackers

Hostel near Centre for Visual Arts in Akureyri
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/game 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
  • Game 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 showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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: EUR 15 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Sauna

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Shower

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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: approximately EUR 15 per person

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
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.

Property is also known as

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Akureyri Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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