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8.6 out of 10
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About the area
Located by the ocean, Akureyri Backpackers is in Akureyri City Center, a neighbourhood in Akureyri. Hlidarfjall Akureyri is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Akureyri Botanical Garden and Sulur. Centre for Visual Arts and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

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
Restaurants
- Centrum Kitchen & Bar - 1 min walk
- Vitinn - 10 min walk
- Akureyri Backpackers - 1 min drive
- Greifinn - 10 min walk
- Vínstofa Eyja Bistro - 1 min walk
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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.
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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
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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
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Akureyri Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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
1 July 2025
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Lisa
19 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elissa
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elissa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Buffy
24 Feb 2024
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Buffy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roxanne Abder
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Roxanne Abder
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca
7 Mar 2023
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Rebecca
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristen
26 Mar 2023
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Kristen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Michele
12 May 2025
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Michele
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alex
28 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alex
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
21 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent Price & Stay




Matthew
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
Rana
19 Aug 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rana
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Leigh
9 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 nights in Akureyri
Leigh
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Aazon
15 Sept 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aazon
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
17 Aug 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Lauren
13 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent place for cheap
Lauren
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
4/10 Poor
Scott
28 Mar 2023
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Scott
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
2/10 Terrible
Ehab
4 July 2023
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Ehab
10/10 Excellent
Daniela
28 June 2025
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Daniela
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
LETIZIA AURORA
5 June 2025
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LETIZIA AURORA
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Franco
9 May 2025
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Ostello a 4 stelle
Franco
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christie
30 Apr 2025
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Christie
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve
7 Apr 2025
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Przemyslaw
31 Mar 2025
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Przemyslaw
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bjarki Franzson
2 Sept 2024
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Bjarki Franzson
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Kristborg
26 Aug 2024
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Kristborg
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024