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Akureyri Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with a sauna, steps from Centre for Visual Arts

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Living area
Standard Studio | Private kitchen
Living area
Located in central Akureyri, this hostel offers social spaces and quiet retreats. Guests can sip coffee in the cozy café, enjoy the arcade/game room, or relax in the sauna. The Centre for Visual Arts is nearby for local culture enthusiasts.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

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

Family Room (6-Beds)

Highlights

Heating
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room (4-Beds)

Highlights

Heating
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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)

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Heating
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, 600

What's nearby

  • Akureyri Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Akureyri - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Forest Lagoon - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Centrum Kitchen & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vitinn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Akureyri Backpackers - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Greifinn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vínstofa Eyja Bistro - ‬1 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 assistance
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Akureyri Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM 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

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1923
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Towels fee: EUR 4 (or guests may bring their own)

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
This property uses geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

Is Akureyri Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Akureyri Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Akureyri Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Akureyri Backpackers located?

Located in Akureyri City Center, this hostel is steps from Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church. Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden are also within 15 minutes.

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