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Hafnarstræti Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Akureyri, steps from Akureyri Church

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Single Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Hafnarstræti Hostel offers a cozy base in central Akureyri. Guests can relax on the terrace or use free WiFi. Enjoy the pool table, laundry facilities, and tour assistance. The Cultural Center and Botanical Garden are just steps away.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
9 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heated bathroom floor
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
9 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heated bathroom floor
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Hafnarstræti 99-101, Akureyri, 0600

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 walk
  • ‪Greifinn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vínstofa Eyja Bistro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hafnarstræti Hostel

Hostel near Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
Located close to Akureyri Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden, Hafnarstræti Hostel provides a terrace, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, books, and a water dispenser
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table, a nature reserve, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 62 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 9 bathrooms with heated floors and rainfall showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, eco-friendly cleaning products, and communal kitchens

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Library

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 9 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals 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

  • Towels fee: EUR 17 per person, per night (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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hafnarstræti Hostel Akureyri
Hafnarstræti Akureyri
Hafnarstræti
Hafnarstræti Hostel Akureyri
Hafnarstræti Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hafnarstræti Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Akureyri

Frequently asked questions

Is Hafnarstræti Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hafnarstræti Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hafnarstræti Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hafnarstræti Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hafnarstræti Hostel located?

Located in Akureyri City Center, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Akureyri Church and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall. Akureyri Botanical Garden and University of Akureyri are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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