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Akureyri Backpackers

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

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Enjoy a selection of 10 beers and expertly brewed coffee at this casual coffee shop.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stove, oven, and microwave.
Cozy space with a rustic wall, comfortable seating, and potted plants.
Relax in a warm, inviting space with a large window offering a view of the outside and a seating area with comfortable sofas and chairs.
Enjoy a restful stay in this stylishly designed room with a comfortable bed, a potted plant, and a city view.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Accommodating multiple guests, this room features bunk beds, a window with a city view, and a radiator for warmth.

Family Room (6-Beds)

Highlights

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

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Enjoy a restful stay in this stylishly designed room with a comfortable bed, a potted plant, and a city view.

Family Room (4-Beds)

Highlights

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

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Cozy retreat with a sloped ceiling, featuring a comfortable bed, a map on the wall, and a chair and table in the corner.

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cozy retreat with a double bed, single chair, and radiator, set against a light green backdrop.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, 600

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 near Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
Located close to Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church, Akureyri Backpackers provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/games 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 smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Akureyri Backpackers offer 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 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

Pets not 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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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 any lifts

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.

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Akureyri Backpackers located?

Located in Akureyri City Center, this hostel is steps away 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. 37 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 66 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom good but fighting seagulls at 2 am in the back alley was very unpleasant. Also no kitchen facilities - essential if you call yourself a hostel and showers in the basement through the pub no great situation. Fun place, nice atmosphere and great pub in the middle of it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in was uncomplicated. The rooms are equipped with the most necessary and clean. Only the showers could have been a bit cleaner. The hostel has a good location. You can reach many sights in Akureyri by foot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shared facilities were the best for camping. The pods we slept in felt great although we flipped the mattress, the space the had many outlets, ample heat and insulated walls. Surrounding the area with cool walking paths to a lake and the waterfall by the restaurant was amazing! It's a dark zone to see the sky perfectly at night!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An original Akureyri building. In the middle of the shopping strip. Free parking one block away from 4pm-10am; totally free on weekends. Walkable to see all of the sights including the Harbor or Old Towne. They will also make Tour Arrangements for you. Close to the Forest Lagoon, which is open 10am-12am. Convenient to Husavik for Whale Watching and Puffin Sightings. Please note that shower facilities are in the basement. Each floor has multiple WCs and sinks. For a fee, there is a Laundry. It really doesn’t get dark in Akureyri so bring an Eye Mask. The Bar can get a little loud since there is outdoor seating. If this bothers you, bring earplugs. It did not bother me; I live near an airport and usually sleep with a lamp on! The only minus would be the rude Guests who don’t flush the toilets during the night. Not cool!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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 traveller

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

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

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

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

LETIZIA AURORA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and convenient being above a restaurant! Bathrooms were clean. Bedroom was minimal and quiet! All check-in and check-out is online. Note: dinner stops at 8pm, but the bar stays open until 10pm. The staff was VERY friendly, which was so nice to talk to fellow travelers who happen to live and work in Iceland. HIGHLY recommend staying here for a night or two!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Przemyslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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