Skip to main content

Akureyri Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Centre for Visual Arts

Choose dates to view prices

In the heart of Akureyri, Akureyri Backpackers offers a cozy retreat with a warm coffee shop/cafe and lively arcade/game room. Explore local art at the nearby Centre for Visual Arts or unwind in the sauna after a day out.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski passes
  • Sauna
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (5)

  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
$74 nightly
The total price is $88
May 22 - May 23
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room (6-Beds)

Family Room (6-Beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (6-Beds)

  • City view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Family Room (4-Beds)

View from room

Family Room (4-Beds)

  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Exterior
K16 apartments
Akureyri City Center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 597 reviews
$164 nightly
The price is $188
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
K16 apartments
Compare similar properties
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, 600

What's nearby

  • Centre for Visual Arts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Akureyri Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Akureyri - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ketilkaffi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Centrum Kitchen & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vínstofa Eyja Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Strikið - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪R5 Beer lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Akureyri Backpackers

Akureyri Backpackers offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church. The coffee shop/cafe is perfect for a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - noon)
    • 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
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured onsite extended parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1923
  • ATM/banking
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/game room
  • Sauna
  • 100% renewable energy

Accessibility

  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of EUR 4 (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property uses geothermal energy.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Akureyri Backpackers Hostel

Akureyri Backpackers

Akureyri Backpackers Akureyri

Akureyri Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Akureyri Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Akureyri

Frequently asked questions

Does Akureyri Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Akureyri Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Akureyri Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Akureyri Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Akureyri Backpackers and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for fishing and horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like a sauna, an arcade, and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Akureyri Backpackers?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Akureyri Backpackers like?

Akureyri Backpackers is in Akureyri City Center, a short 3-minute walk from Akureyri Church and 6 minutes' walk from Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Service staff
Location
Bar
Cities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Excellent location
Benedetto, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Charming backpackers hostel. Clean and centrally located. Restaurant/bar on first floor
Roxanne Abder, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The check-in was uncomplicated. The rooms are equipped with the most necessary and clean. Only the showers could have been a bit cleaner. The hostel has a good location. You can reach many sights in Akureyri by foot.
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Elissa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Christie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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!
Michele, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

3 nights in Akureyri

I had the double room. It is very basic, a bed, a small table with 2 chairs, 2 bedside tables, a bin, a mirror on the wall and some hooks for hanging clothes. The bed was very comfortable, you can adjust the heating to your liking so my room was always comfortably warm. The shared toilet facilities on my floor (3rd floor) were great...clean and always stocked. I cannot comment on food or the showers as I did not use those options. But the showers are accessible next to the bar, but you will have to go down the stairs and past the restaurant/bar to get there. Be aware this is a hostel and it will get very noisy on a Saturday night, there is no soundproofing. Bit the Sunday and Monday I had the floor to myself so it was quiet. Overall I had a good stay there. If you book any tours with a pickup service, they will pick you up outside the entrance. And do have a hotdog or two from the van down the road, they are good!
Leigh, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Decent Price & Stay

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.
Stair well
Hostel info
Private room
Shared bathroom
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

This is my own fault for not doing more research, but the property is connected to and above a bar. To use the showers you have to walk through the bar and since we were only only the 2nd floor we could hear everything below and didn't have very sound sleep.
Tripp, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

super great place
Buffy, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

You have to rent a towel for $5 to take a shower in the basement.
John, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Kristen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming atmosphere
Barbara, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

So-so hostel

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.
Anastasiya, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Tsvi, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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
Verified

2/10 Poor

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

2/10 Poor

Very noisy and not clean
Rana, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Decent place for cheap

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!
Lauren, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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.
Scott, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
Duanjun, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.