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Akureyri Backpackers

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A cozy living room with a wooden wall, a green couch, a yellow armchair, and a fireplace. - Akureyri Backpackers (Akureyri)
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view through large windows. - Akureyri Backpackers (Akureyri)
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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. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden floor, a radiator, a chair, a lamp, and a map on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)

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

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A bunk bed room with a window, a radiator, and a mirror on the wall.

Family Room (6-Beds)

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a potted plant.

Family Room (4-Beds)

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

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A room with two beds, a window with blinds, a radiator, a coat rack, and a chair.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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

About the neighborhood

Located by the ocean, Akureyri Backpackers is in Akureyri City Center, a neighborhood in Akureyri. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Akureyri Botanical Garden and Sulur, while Centre for Visual Arts and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall are popular area attractions. Don't miss out on a visit to Hlidarfjall Akureyri. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Akureyri travel guide
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Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, 600

What's nearby

  • A large church with a clock tower and a cross on top.
    Akureyri Church
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A modern building with a circular design near a calm body of water, surrounded by a rocky shoreline and a mountainous backdrop.
    Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A black wooden house with a sloped roof and white windows, surrounded by a vibrant garden with various colorful flowers.
    Akureyri Botanical Garden
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Centre for Visual Arts
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Akureyri
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Strikið
    1 min walk
  • Bláa Kannan
    1 min walk
  • Akureyri Backpackers
    1 min drive
  • Bautinn
    1 min walk
  • Centrum Kitchen & Bar
    1 min walk

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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
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1923
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Akureyri Backpackers Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
right in middle of downtown convenient location, very clean washroom. we only needed to use kitchen for a quick breakfast, but there is no sink (for water) or garbage bin. The bar downstairs had music on until after midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming backpackers hostel. Clean and centrally located. Restaurant/bar on first floor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
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Private room
Shared bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was kept in a relatively poor condition. The room was fine, but the bathroom facilities were gross, they seemed seldom cleaned, even for a hostel. The toilets in particular seemed to have only been cleaned once in the three days I was there. One toilet had fresh poop stains on the side, and another had urine all over the toilet seats. This is complemented by the sink helpfully not have towels, paper or otherwise, but instead the weakest air jamd dryer I have ever experienced. Overall, the location is good, but the common bathroom facilities were gross. Very, very subpar for the price paid
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
You have to rent a towel for $5 to take a shower in the basement.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a terrible stay. Worst place we ever stayed. I wish I could give a negative rating. Very noisy, cannot sleep at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy and not clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024