How many rooms are available at Akureyri Backpackers?

Akureyri Backpackers has 23 rooms in total.

Does Akureyri Backpackers provide parking?

Yes, Akureyri Backpackers provides parking. Please confirm details directly with the hotel.

What do past guests say about Akureyri Backpackers?

Akureyri Backpackers is well-known for its Cleanliness, Service and Facilites, Room Comfort, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

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Akureyri Backpackers

Name: Akureyri Backpackers
Address: Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, Nordurland eystra, Iceland, 600, Hafnarstraeti 98, Nordurland eystra, 600, Iceland
Rating: 8.2

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8.2

/10

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83 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Matthew

10.0

/ 10

Booked a private room with shared bathroom at the hostel. I arrived very late but had received the self check in instructions via email. All was good and I was able to get to my room without incident. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The communal washing area and toilets were close which was helpful. I had a good nights sleep with the only problem being that all my electronics that I had put on charge overnight failed to charge. The next morning I discovered that when I turn the bedroom light out the socket I had them plugged into also turned off. Frustrating but what can you do. If anyone from the hostel is reading this then it would be a good idea to label these sockets with a warning. Most parking in the centre of Akureyri is paid so I left my car in a car park over night and used the Easy Park app to work out how much I had to pay and pay for it. Worked perfectly. I had my own breakfast which I ate in my room and then checked out, which was just matter of closing the door behind me. My experience was good overall and I would definitely use again, especially if the price is right.

Christie

10.0

/ 10

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!

Elissa

10.0

/ 10

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!

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Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, Nordurland eystra, Iceland, 600

Main Facilities

Restaurant

Parking

WiFi

Akureyri Backpackers is located in area / city Akureyri.

What's around Akureyri Backpackers

Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, Nordurland eystra, Iceland, 600

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General
In Akureyri (Akureyri City Center)

Location
With a stay at Akureyri Backpackers, you'll be centrally located in Akureyri, steps from Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Akureyri Botanical Garden.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Centre for Visual Arts - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Akureyri Church - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Matthiasarhus - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Peter's Catholic Church - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lystigarður Akureyrar - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Akureyri Botanical Garden - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Glerártorg - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Laxdal House - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Jon Sveinsson Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
University of Akureyri - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Nonnahús - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Forest Lagoon - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Icelandic Aviation Museum - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi

The nearest airports are:
Akureyri (AEY) - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 424.2 km / 263.6 mi

Facilities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Extended parking is available onsite.

Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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Common Space

Lobby

Accommodation Services

Exterior

Food and Drinks

Breakfast
Snack bar

Things to Do

Picnic area
Sauna

Transportation

Secure parking

Connectivity

Free WiFi

General

Terrace

Public Facilities

Smoke-free area
Coffee shop

Hotel Services

Luggage storage

Nearby Facilities

ATM/Banking

Sports and Recreations

Game room

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Akureyri Backpackers

Important Note

Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

General Check-in Instructions

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

, The front desk is open during the following times:

Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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. 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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General Information

Popular Facilities	Restaurant, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time	From 14:00 - 23:00 - to 10:00
Breakfast Availability	Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Akureyri Backpackers	23
Number of floors in Akureyri Backpackers	4
Another facilities in Akureyri Backpackers	Breakfast, Snack bar, Picnic area, Sauna, Secure parking

Frequently asked question in Akureyri Backpackers

What are available facilities at Akureyri Backpackers?

There are top facilites at Akureyri Backpackers such as Restaurant, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)

What is normal check-in & check-out time at Akureyri Backpackers?

The standard check-in time at Akureyri Backpackers is starting from 14:00 - 23:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00

Does Akureyri Backpackers provide breakfast?

Yes, Akureyri Backpackers provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.

What is the star rating of Akureyri Backpackers?

Akureyri Backpackers is a 2.0-star hotel.

How many floors does Akureyri Backpackers have?

Akureyri Backpackers has 4 floors.

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8.2

Very Good

From 83 reviews

Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.4

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Patrice

6.0

/10

Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We were there for two nights, and the first night was OK. Noisy location, with people yelling on the street right in front of the hotel until 1:00, during our second night at the hotel. Then heavy machinery started operating on the street at 6:30, during one hour. Earplugs made no difference. The same night around 22:00, there was a fire alarm, that made us go downstairs to evacuate the building. On the first floor at the bar and restaurant also serving as the hotel reception, life continued as normal. One employee was busy consulting the alarm control panel, trying to understand the reason for the alarm and to make it stop. The other employees didn’t seem to be concerned about the alarm, keeping serving drinks and meals as usual. Several hotel guests like us just stood up near the front entrance, waiting for some instructions of some sort, that never came. We even saw a group of 8 tourists or so going to the upper floors with their backpacks, as if everything was normal. Many hotel clients didn’t evacuate the building at all. When the alarm finally stopped, I inquired from the same busy employee who confirmed that it was a false alarm. No employee ever went to the floors and rooms to explain the situation to the clients. I saw the same employee coming from the evacuation stairs at the back on the third floor, perhaps to check if someone was still there. Good luck to anyone staying at this hotel, if there is a real fire alarm someday.

Tripp

with Partner

6.0

/10

Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Overall it was ok. We stayed at the fourth floor, which was quiet, but the showers were in the basement and one had to go thru the bar at the ground floor to get there. The reception was at the bar counter and it was noisy and hard to understand house rules. Lastly the receptionist wasn’t too interested or inclined to provide additional details.

Benedetto

8.0

/10

Reviewed 55 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent location

Anastasiya

Friends and Family with Friends

6.0

/10

Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This is a hostel. With four floors and no elevator. It has no bathrooms in rooms, only on the floor, but they information about showers being in the basement was not disclosed prior to the trip. Yes, you can have shower going all the way downstairs in the basement passing the bar. The whole place smells like kitchen, and because of the bar downstairs. The rooms were dusty, but overall acceptable.

Duanjun

Leisure with Friends

2.0

/10

Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The conditions at this hotel are extremely poor. The rooms lack basic amenities, including toilets, washbasins, chairs, and towels, and provide only two beds. The second floor has about eight rooms, accommodating over 50 people, but everyone shares just two toilets and washbasins, which is highly inconvenient. A noisy bar downstairs adds to the discomfort. User reviews on Travelocity rate the hotel as “Excellent,” but these likely refer to the bar rather than the accommodations. Most unacceptable is the pricing policy: the earlier you book, the higher the price, and reservations are non-cancelable. I booked a room six months in advance for $300, while a week-long stay was only $150. I strongly advise against booking here. This is not a standard hotel; it’s the worst I’ve ever stayed in—overpriced, poorly equipped, and far below typical hotel standards. The booking price does not reflect the abysmal facilities and conditions.

Jennifer

Leisure with Partner

6.0

/10

Reviewed 66 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.

Matthew

10.0

/10

Reviewed 72 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Michele

Leisure

8.0

/10

Reviewed 74 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!

Christie

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 75 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Elissa

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

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.

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