Akureyri Backpackers

8.8

Outstanding(52 Reviews)

Hostel in Akureyri

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio, Hot tub or spa and more

About this hostel

Hostel with a sauna, steps from Centre for Visual Arts
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a sauna, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Akureyri Backpackers offers 23 accommodations. This Akureyri hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a sauna.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Map of Akureyri

Nearby attractions

Ystafell Transportation Museum

25.8 mi

Tvistur Horse Rental

36.5 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)

1 Double • 140 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room (6-Beds)

1 Double • 140 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room (4-Beds)

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 140 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Akureyri Backpackers

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8.8

Outstanding(52 Reviews)

Hostel in Akureyri

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio, Hot tub or spa and more

About this hostel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Map of Akureyri

Nearby attractions

Ystafell Transportation Museum

25.8 mi

Tvistur Horse Rental

36.5 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)

1 Double • 140 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room (6-Beds)

1 Double • 140 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room (4-Beds)

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 140 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.8

Outstanding(52 Reviews)

2.0

Aug 2024

Very noisy and not clean

10.0

Aug 2024

Charming backpackers hostel. Clean and centrally located. Restaurant/bar on first floor

10.0

Feb 2024

super great place

4.0

Sep 2023

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

4.0

Sep 2023

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!

2.0

Jul 2023

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.

10.0

May 2023

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.

10.0

May 2023

Welcoming atmosphere

4.0

Mar 2023

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.

10.0

Mar 2023

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!

10.0

Mar 2023

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.

1.0

Aug 2022

It was a terrible stay. Worst place we ever stayed. I wish I could give a negative rating. Very noisy, cannot sleep at all.

10.0

Sep 2019

Awesome spot right in the heart of town! Can’t wait to come back!

5.0

Sep 2019

Awesome spot right in the heart of town!Can’t wait to come back!

4.0

Sep 2018

The staff was less than enthusiastic, but helpful. The rooms were clean, the common areas comfortable. The dorm was very spacious. The toilets clean, but the showers could have used an additional scrub. The hostel was well located and convenient to all the things in the town that I was interested in.

2.0

Sep 2018

10.0

Jun 2018

Staff are generally nice and friendly, there is a bar downstairs which serves good food, many locals came for dinner so is quite vibrant if you would like to mingle with people from different counties. However the room does not include duvet which means you either have to rent one (1100 isk) or bring your own sleeping bag. You will have to bring your luggage upstairs too.

5.0

Sep 2017

We had an amazing time staying in Akureyri. The only thing I would complain about is the location of our room/window. We were located above a very popular bar that was playing loud music and had screaming customers till 2am. Other than that it was a great place to stay.

5.0

Sep 2017

Lot's of interesting people. !! Clean, not expensive

5.0

Aug 2017

Outstanding hostel, if you like activity and meeting people.Great cafe/restaurant/pub, best in town. Akureyri is a fantastically fun and beautiful town!

8.0

May 2017

The bathrooms were clean, room was comfortable, good kitchen. A couple of things I wasn't too happy about: breakfast was 1,300 ISK and was very poor selection for the amount of money. The shower room is located only in the basement and I had to pass through the first floor which is a cafe/bar. Overall I really enjoyed staying here though.

5.0

Jan 2017

Great little town and just a great area to get around and see the sights of northern Iceland. Everyone is very friendly!

5.0

Nov 2016

The hostel is in the center and during the weekend there's free parking in front of the building, on weekdays you can park free close to the hostel. The hostel looks really good, it has a warm industrial look, I loved it. There is a kitchen where you can cook but they also have a bar / restaurant where you can have a drink or have lunch or diner. The food they serve is very good. I've stayed at the second floor, which includes the rooms, toilets and sinks. The showers are in the basement and there's also a sauna (free to use). Bring a shower cap if you don't want to get your hair wet when showering. The staff is kind and helpful and they make you feel welcome. The beds are comfortable and everything is clean. The only downside was that all rooms face the street and it was extremely noisy during Friday and Saturday night. But nothing that couldn't be stopped with earplugs :) Overall I've enjoyed my time here and I will stay here again.

4.0

Oct 2016

It was great. Clean and well-maintained. Drink tickets upon check in were very nice. Just wish the showers weren't in the basement. We stayed on the 4th floor and had to walk all the way down. Also, they were packed at 9am.

2.0

Oct 2016

It was great. Clean and well-maintained. Drink tickets upon check in were very nice. Just wish the showers werent in the basement. We stayed on the 4th floor and had to walk all the way down. Also, they were packed at 9am.

3.0

Aug 2016

We would have liked them to be more informative online about policy and payment, as there was some surprises. Interesting environment.

5.0

Jun 2016

It was quite pleasant stay - clean room, well equipped kitchen, laudromat and lively atmosphere. What I expect from hostels.

5.0

May 2016

This was a great place to stay for a night! I stayed in a woman's only 4 bed dorm and it was perfect. The hostel was immaculately clean, the workers were friendly, the decor was lovely and the location was great. They also give you coupon for a free beverage (beer, tea, or coffee) upon arriving. Very well worth the price. I would definitely stay here again and suggest to anyone traveling through Akureyri.

2.5

May 2016

This was a great place to stay for a night! I stayed in a womans only 4 bed dorm and it was perfect. The hostel was immaculately clean, the workers were friendly, the decor was lovely and the location was great. They also give you coupon for a free beverage (beer, tea, or coffee) upon arriving. Very well worth the price. I would definitely stay here again and suggest to anyone traveling through Akureyri.

5.0

Mar 2016

This place was awesome to stay at, everything was perfect except for the dude at the top bunk.. He was a terrible sleeper but thats not the hostels fault.. They probably couldve screwed the bunk tighter so his restless sleep could have been less affecting towards us all but like I said its beyond their control.. Its a great place to stay at and I recommend you to stay there :)

5.0

Mar 2016

This place was awesome to stay at, everything was perfect except for the dude at the top bunk.. He was a terrible sleeper but that's not the hostel's fault.. They probably could've screwed the bunk tighter so his restless sleep could have been less affecting towards us all but like I said it's beyond their control.. It's a great place to stay at and I recommend you to stay there :)

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Akureyri?

The average price for a rental in Akureyri is $181 per night. This rental is $58 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Akureyri Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Akureyri Backpackers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Akureyri Backpackers?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and hot tub or spa.

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Amenities

Map of Akureyri

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

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Family Room (6-Beds)

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Akureyri Backpackers

Hostel in Akureyri

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Akureyri

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)

Family Room (6-Beds)

Family Room (4-Beds)

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

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