Located by the ocean, Akureyri Backpackers is in Akureyri City Center, a neighborhood 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing, whale-watching, and horse riding.
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 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/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 information
ATM/banking services, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Akureyri Backpackers offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Daily continental breakfast available 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
One-time housekeeping
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
100% renewable energy
4 floors
Building
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
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
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 at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
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
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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
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!
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.
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.
Alex
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
8/10 Good
Craig
24 Apr 2023
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
4/10 Poor
Scott, Cartwright
Travelled with family and small children
28 Mar 2023
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.
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!