7.5

1,284 reviews

Akureyri Backpackers

Akureyri Backpackers

Hafnarstræti 98, Akureyri, 600, Iceland

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Skiing

Restaurant

Free wifi

Sauna

Bar

Ski rental on site

Tour desk

Terrace

Akureyri Backpackers

Welcome to Akureyri Backpackers, your adventurous home base in the heart of Iceland! Located just 0.2mi from the city center, you'll find yourself in a prime spot to explore the stunning beauty of Akureyri without breaking the bank. With prices starting as low as $XX per night (actual price to be filled), this isn’t just a place to crash; it’s a gateway to unforgettable experiences in one of Iceland's most charming towns.

Get ready to indulge in all the fun amenities that Akureyri Backpackers has to offer! Love skiing? You're in luck! Hit the slopes with our on-site ski rental and enjoy free access to our sauna after an exhilarating day. Prefer to explore on horseback? Join one of our guided tours—just be sure to plan for a few extra charges. Enjoy a meal at our restaurant, sip on a drink at the bar, or take in some live music and performances on select evenings. With free Wi-Fi, you can easily share your adventure-packed days with friends back home!

Our guests rave about their experiences here, with over 1,284 reviews reflecting the friendly atmosphere and vibrant spirit of our hotel. Whether you're chilling in our terrace area, planning your next excursion at our tour desk, or simply kicking back in your non-smoking room, you're bound to forge lasting memories at Akureyri Backpackers. So pack your bags, grab your sense of adventure, and prepare for an unforgettable Icelandic getaway at Hafnarstræti 98!

At Akureyri Backpackers, the adventure doesn’t stop when you step outside. You can kick off your day with a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant, aptly named Backpackers, where mouthwatering American and European dishes await your taste buds. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast to fuel your sightseeing or a cozy dinner after a day of excursions, we’ve got you covered. Pair your meal with a refreshing drink from our bar, and if you're lucky, you might catch some lively live music to add an extra spark to your evening!

With room options that cater to families and couples alike, you'll be resting easy after a day of exploring. Our Deluxe and Family rooms promise comfort and peace when you're ready to unwind, accommodating up to three guests, making it a cozy home base for your Icelandic exploits. Immerse yourself in the hotel's friendly environment and connect with fellow thrill-seekers as you share stories of the incredible sights you've witnessed.

Planning your next adventure is a breeze with our dedicated tour desk, where you can arrange excursions that suit your tastes—whether it involves chasing waterfalls or embarking on a horseback adventure in the breathtaking Icelandic wilderness. And with all your daily adventures at your fingertips, it’s easy to kick back and enjoy the communal vibe on our terrace after a sun-soaked day. So grab your gear, gather your fellow travelers, and get ready—Akureyri Backpackers is here to turn your Icelandic dreams into daring reality!

Closest airports

Akureyri Airport

1.6mi

Husavik Airport

26.5mi

Grímsey Airport

59.9mi

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Skiing

Restaurant

Free wifi

Sauna

Bar

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Tour desk

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Picnic area

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7.5

1,284 reviews

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Tourist

9.1

December 2023

On the "main street" in town, a big old building with a really good bar and restaurant on the ground floor; I wasn't expecting five craft beers and, with the afternoon happy hour, they were relatively cheap! I was in a room on the 4th (top) floor, lots of stairs but fine by me. Room was clean, big and comfortable, very modern and clean toilets next door, heating was great too in the snow... everything was very good.

The one thing must be having to go all the way to the basement for the showers... but as I was right at the top of the building it was a long way for me! Showers were clean, new and roomy with plenty of hot water, keycard access with the room key.

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Tinh

9.1

March 2023

Staff particularly Andras at the reception who went beyond his calls of duties to have made my stay very pleasant Thanks Andras (sorry if I misspelled your name)

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Laura

9.1

May 2023

perfect location, nice bar/restaurant Employee told us about free parking in the community center nearby, 2-3 blocks away. as we didn’t mind the walk, just saved us about $60 for two days stay. Nice little balcony at the end of the hallway, just outside our door. Continental breakfast was convenient for 1900 Kr. We had a delicious dinner Location was great for visits to Godafoss, Husavik, Asbyrgi, Hverir, Dettifoss and Selfoss, Hverfell and Myvatn during our 2 day stay. (And during nice weather, bypass the tunnel, save the $33 round trip fee and enjoy a beautiful 12 minute scenic route.)

All showers in basement. We were on the 4 th floor, so that was a drag; and you had to walk right past the bar area to get to showers,but at least our floor had toilets /sinks on our floor (I assume same for other floors) Since this was really set uplike a hostel, it would have been nice to have had access to a fridge/self serve coffee/tea.

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Cartigny

9.1

August 2024

Great rooms and the bar /cafe is lovely. This is right on the main high street. Particularly, the staff were great, really friendly. We were travelling with bike and we could lock them outside during the day and bring them in at night. But the town felt super safe so im sure they would have been fine!

A little noisy at night. There's not kitchen facilities, even just a kettle in the room would have been good.

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Anais

9.1

January 2023

- in winter not a lot of people (get 2 nights on 3 alone in the dormitory) - people here and staff are lovely (special thanks to the staff for my last day and their help !!) - good quality of bed/linen and space - Nice location - very good price - clean - staff give you advices for your trip and listen to you

- no breakfast in winter (I totally understand because low tourism, but I didn't know that it is only in summer) - saturday night is very loud, lot of noise and disturbances if you have a room with windows on the street. People are outside of the bar until a easily and you heard it very well.

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Kellie

10

June 2024

great location. rooms are clean and showed and bathrooms are plentiful and clean. the staff went out of their way to make sure we felt welcome and comfortable.

no kitchen available to guests. there’s a full restaurant bar which was awesome. But if you want to cook your own food or refrigerate your own stuff there’s only a microwave available from what we saw. which we used and it worked ell.

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Hólmfríður

8.2

February 2023

Located right on the man street with most of the town's attractions and fantastic restaurants and cafes within very easy walking distance. The bar and restaurant downstairs are cosy and serves good food.

The rooms are not very soundproof, and when someone blasted loud music at 9 am on a Saturday morning, the staff did nothing to quiet it down - it was on for at least over an hour. When we tried to hand our luggage in for storage on the morning of our departure, as the check-in staff had offered, there was nobody around to take it - we found no staff at all.

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Mariana

8.2

March 2024

Very well located in the city center, nice and friendly staff. For the ones who like drinking, the hostel has a bar.

We stayed in the 4th floor, the last of the building, and the showers were in the basement. Not so easy to go all the way down with your stuff because if you forgot something you had to go all the way up again. For one night was ok but if we stayed longer that would be annoying.

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Adéla

8.2

October 2023

We loved this accommodation for location, it was nice room above amazing pub with really good beer and friendly staff. We loved the whole vibe of the accommodation and pub together and would recommend to any young travelers (or young in spirit)

The showers were downstairs so you had to walk through the pub, but that wasn’t that bad, it was just weird. Also if you like to go sleep early, you will have to deal with little music from downstairs.

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Glynis

8.2

November 2022

Clean beds, nice rooms, very friendly employees who were always available to help us out with questions or additional requests. Cosy bar/restaurant downstairs, nice food!

We stayed during a weekend and on Saturday there was a lot of people going out an thus screaming on the streets which we could hear during the night. They changed owners 2 days before we arrived and they decided to break out the kitchen. This was a pity, since this is very useful to have, to make your own breakfast or lunch since people are travelling during the day. Would have been much better if there was a kitchen available for the guests.

Points of Interest Around Akureyri Backpackers

Attractions

Akureyri Church (Akureyrarkirkja)

0.1mi

Akureyri Botanical Garden (Lystigardur Akureyrar)

0.5mi

Akureyri Museum (Minjasafnid á Akureyri)

1mi

Icelandic Aviation Museum

2.1mi

Brunir Horse

8mi

Godafoss

15.4mi

Dalvik

23.4mi

Restaurants

Backpackers

Cuisines

  • American
  • European

Amenities of Akureyri Backpackers

Skiing

Restaurant

Free wifi

Sauna

Bar

Ski rental on site

Tour desk

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Picnic area

Stay rules - Akureyri Backpackers

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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