Akureyri Backpackers Hotel

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Akureyri Backpackers Hotel
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Overview

The 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel lies nearly a 5-minute walk from Centre for Visual Arts, offering 23 rooms and featuring a picnic area and a golf course. Offering parking nearby, the hostel is a short walk to Akureyrarkirkja Church.

Location

In addition, Hof Cultural and Conference Center is located merely a 6-minute walk away. Icelandic Aviation museum is approximately 10 minutes by car from this hostel.

Well-connected to many sights, the accommodation is within a short walking distance of Drottningarbraut bus station.

Rooms

Equipped with coffee/tea making equipment, some rooms also feature Wi-Fi and a television. Furnished with a sofa bed, some rooms also have a balcony and a fully furnished kitchen. Some of the rooms are equipped with reading lamps, as well as couch beds.

Eat & Drink

Backpackers Cafe treats guests with European dishes and is offers a central location a minute's walk from the hostel.

Services

This accommodation provides cars for rent.

Leisure & Business

Popular activities include canoeing, snow skiing, and hiking.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Paid Public parking is possible at a location nearby.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 15 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Polish, Icelandic
Building
Number of rooms:23
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Family Room
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Spa and relaxation

Sauna

Laundry
TV

Leisure/ TV room

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Canoeing
  • Ski school
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Car hire
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Laundry
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches

Children

  • Board games
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Akureyri Backpackers Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 48 £
📏 Distance to centre 200 m
✈️ Distance to airport 3.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Akureyri, AEY

Location

Address
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Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, Iceland, 600
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Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, Iceland, 600
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Eyrarlandsvegur
Akureyrarkirkja
270 m
Strandgata 12
Hof Cultural and Conference Center
450 m
Event hall
Graeni Hatturinn
40 m
Museum
Centre for Visual Arts
180 m
Gallery
Linda Ola
0 m
Eyrarlandsvegur 3
Matthiasarhus
230 m
Church
Catholic Church
510 m
Hafnarstræti
North Iceland Marketing Office
80 m
Store
Flora - concept store
120 m
Night club
Posthusbarinn
130 m
Akureyri
Sigurhaethir
220 m
Eyrarlandsvegur 26
St. Peter catholic church in Iceland
490 m
Botanical Garden
Lystigardur Akureyrar
520 m
Bjarkarstígur 6
Daviths Stefansson Writer's Museum
550 m
Restaurant
Isbudin Valdis Akureyri
20 m
Restaurant
Lasagna and more ehf
50 m
Restaurant
Subway
130 m
Restaurant
Taste Akureyri
180 m
Restaurant
Hlollabatar
130 m
Restaurant
D J Grill
280 m
Restaurant
Isbudin Akureyri
340 m

Reviews of Akureyri Backpackers Hotel

7.3 /10
Very good
1244 reviews
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  • F
    Frank
    United States
    Wrote a review on 12 Aug
    Great
    8.4

    Great facilities with showers, sauna, and fully equipped kitchen. Friendly staff and active bar. Perfect location for bike riders.

    Felt safe walking at night, no complaints whatsoever.

  • Wrote a review on 11 Aug
    Perfect
    9.8

    Very nice place to stay - stuff was very friendly - the prices were really good

  • Wrote a review on 11 Aug
    Perfect
    9.0

    New, clean facility with a large lounge area for meeting other travelers. Homey, comfortable atmosphere. Very clean throughout.

    Our room was on the 4th floor (walk-up) and showers were in the basement. Guest kitchen was tiny for the number of rooms. Most of the staff were wonderful but several were indifferent to the point of rudeness.

  • W
    Walter
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 10 Aug
    Perfect
    9.4

    Conveniently located, the well-equipped hostel offers a friendly staff, tasteful decor, and a popular in-house restaurant. Great for meeting fellow travelers and exploring the area.

  • Wrote a review on 09 Aug
    Great
    8.6

    I loved it there. The location is excellent, right in the middle of down- town Akureyri. The best bars(mini-clubs) are just next door to it, but as soon as you close the windows, you don't hear a thing. So it's a great choice whether you like to go out or go to sleep early. The security is amazing, which is important for me as a female-solo- traveller. No only does the door to the rooms lock, but the floor is also locked, so there shouldn't be anyone on your floor unless they also have a room there. Plus there are lockers inside the rooms, where you can keep your valuables safe. This is the cleanest hostel I have ever stayed in, but is also incredible comfy. The staff is very helpful and nice and I met some really fun people as well. For the price I paid I didn't really have huge expectations, kinda figured that as long as I had a bed of some sort to sleep in I'd be good, but Akureyri Backpackers is so much better than anything I hoped for. I have been to hotels and paid 6x the price I paid there and not been nearly as comfortable. I'm telling all my friends about this and they're seriously considering staying there if they ever go to Akureyri. Don't even think about going someplace else. Akureyri Backpackers is the best choice you can make, and you can use the money you save compared to other places and shop or do something really adventurous you couldn't afford before.

  • Wrote a review on 09 Aug
    Great
    8.4

    One of the best backpackers hostel in which I ever have been. It was very centric, in the main shoping street. It is an old and very well restaured building with new big rooms (they seem new). We slept in a big and confortable bed. The restrooms are clean and nice but you need to know that all the showers are in the basement and you can be hosted in the 4th floor.The kitchen is big and very well equipped. All has a great decoration. Great value for low budget

    All the showers are in the basement and you can be hosted in the 4th floor

  • J
    John
    United States
    Wrote a review on 08 Aug
    Perfect
    9.4

    We had a great stay at this centrally located hotel. The bar downstairs had a cool vibe and was the perfect place to unwind. The rooms were modern, spacious, and equipped with all the necessary facilities. The optional breakfast was varied and delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful. a very enjoyable experience.

    Would definitely recommend this hotel.

  • S
    Stuart
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 07 Aug
    Perfect
    9.6

    Great staff, immediate room change for a messy one. Complimentary voucher for coffee or drink. Perfect location near church and souvenir shops. Good value for money.

  • Wrote a review on 06 Aug
    Perfect
    10

    LOcation, cleanliness and the ambiance.

    No real problem but the corridors are a little noisy as they are bare floor boards and so the noise of people coming and going reverberates.

  • Wrote a review on 04 Aug
    Perfect
    9.2

    Very modern, clean, not noisy

    I was on the 4th floor and the showers are in the basement

  • P
    Paul
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 19 Jul
    Perfect
    9.8

    The hostel had a quiet atmosphere on the 4th floor. Comfortable beds with 2 toilets and hand-basins across the corridor. Showers downstairs were refreshing. Met friendly people from around the world and enjoyed sharing stories. Conveniently located in the heart of a small town.

  • Wrote a review on 17 Jul
    Great
    8.8

    Very friendly and well located!! I strongly recommend this hostel to everyone!! Nice staff offers the visitor a drink/beer upon their arrival!!

  • Wrote a review on 16 Jul
    Very good
    7.4

    Cleaning of room and facilities Location (center of the city)

  • N
    Norman
    United States
    Wrote a review on 08 Jul
    Great
    8.6

    We had a fantastic stay at a hostel in the heart of Akureyri. The bar had a vibrant atmosphere and served delicious food. The room was comfortable and had a shared bathroom with a sauna, a major plus. The location couldn't have been better, right in the city center. The staff were friendly and helpful, making our stay even better. we highly recommend staying at this hostel in Akureyri.

  • Wrote a review on 07 Jul
    Very good
    7.8

    I stayed in Akureyri only for one night, but everything was just fine for me: the room was ok, there were plenty of toilets and showers, the kitchen was quite big and well-equipped (they even have stickers that you can use to label your food when you store it in the fridge!) and the atmosphere was warm and nice. There's a computer available for the guests and you can use it for 20 min, which is reasonable. The outside of the building looks great as well! The staff I came in contact with was helpful and polite. Before I got there I had to change my booking and I must say that they were very quick and attentive when it came to replying by email. They had also provided me with all the necessary instructions in case I should arrive later than their ordinary check-in time. It's just a short walk from the bus station and maybe 3 km from the domestic airport.

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FAQ about Akureyri Backpackers

Is there any public transport near Akureyri Backpackers Hostel hostel?
Yes, there is Drottningarbraut bus stop within arm's reach of Akureyri Backpackers Hostel hostel.
Which airport is the closest to the 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel?
The 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel is situated within 5 km of Akureyri airport.
When is the check-in and check-out time at the 2-star hostel?
Guests of the 2-star hostel are expected to check in around 14:00 and check out till 10:00.
What is the price for a nights' stay at the 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel hostel?
Starting from $86, you can enjoy a one-night stay at the 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel hostel.
Which payment methods does Akureyri Backpackers Hostel accept?
Guests can pay for the stay at Akureyri Backpackers Hostel with such payment methods:
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
Can we store our bags at the 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel hostel after the checkout?
Yes, the 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel hostel provides guests with bag storage.
Which room facilities does the 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel hostel offer?
Some rooms at the 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel hostel feature reading lamps for guests' convenience.
Which restaurants in the vicinity of this property come highly recommended?
Guests can visit Backpackers Cafe, located in close proximity to this property, or Bautinn Restaurant, situated about 5 minutes' walk away.
What are the room types offered by the 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel hostel?
The 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel hostel offers such room types as Double Room and One-Bedroom Apartment.
Does the hostel have a laundry?
Yes, there is a laundry at the hostel.
Are ski facilities available at the 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel hostel?
Yes, ski enthusiasts will find a storage for belongings, ski equipment hire, and a ski pass available at the 2-star Akureyri Backpackers Hostel hostel.
Does Akureyri Backpackers Hostel offer parking options?
Akureyri Backpackers Hostel can offer parking nearby.
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