7.5

1,357 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

Akureyri Backpackers sits in Akureyri, Iceland, at Hafnarstræti 98, just 0.2mi from the city center. Minimum price starts from $167 per night, and the hostel has 1,357 reviews from travelers.

Featuring amenities for both winter adventures and social moments, this stay offers free Wifi, and a sauna, plus free live music performances. Skiing and on-site ski rental keep the slopes within reach, while a restaurant, bar, terrace, and picnic area add places to unwind. Parking (extra charges), a nearby golf course (extra charges), and horseback riding (extra charges) are available, along with a tour desk and non-smoking rooms.

With on-site ski rental, free live music, a tour desk, and a terrace, Akureyri Backpackers provides a lively base to plan Iceland adventures and meet fellow travelers in a friendly, easy-going setting.

At Hafnarstræti 98, Akureyri Backpackers sits in a central spot where evenings glow with free live music. The on-site Backpackers restaurant serves American and European cuisines, while a casual bar, a terrace, and a picnic area offer places to unwind after a day in Iceland. Free Wifi keeps connections buzzing, and on-site ski rental brings winter adventures within easy reach.

Snowy slopes or sunny days are easy to plan with ski rental on site and a dedicated tour desk to map Iceland adventures. Parking is available for an extra charge, and nearby activities include a golf course and horseback riding, both with additional fees.

With 1,357 reviews from travelers and a minimum price starting from $167 per night, Akureyri Backpackers has proven to be a popular stop. Payment options include Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro, while cash is not accepted. Non-smoking rooms and the terrace add to the comfortable, social vibe during stays.

Closest airports

Akureyri Airport

1.6mi

Husavik Airport

26.5mi

Grímsey Airport

59.9mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Restaurant

Free wifi

Sauna

Bar

Ski rental on site

Tour desk

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Picnic area

Rooms

Double Room in Akureyri Backpackers

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Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

140 sqft

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Deluxe Double Room in Akureyri Backpackers

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Deluxe Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

140 sqft

Shower

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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) in Akureyri Backpackers

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Family Double Room

1 Bunk Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

170 sqft

Shower

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Deluxe, 4 Bed, Shared Bathroom

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Kitchen

Balcony

Microwave

Refrigerator

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Room, Shared Bathroom

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Family, 6 Bed

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Standard Dormitory, 1 Bed

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Standard Dormitory, 8 Bed

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Family, 4 Bed

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Guest reviews

7.5

1,357 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Kathy

8.2

November 2024

Large room (double deluxe), super comfy beds, & beautiful wooden floors. The staff try to remedy issues quickly. I was able to leave luggage between visits.

No elevators. Very difficult stairs (although they look lovely) to drag luggage up (I was on 4th floor). Laundry is app based and one of the dryers didn’t dry (needed a new filter) & I got charged double (almost $42 USD for one load! It was $20.73 to wash & dry total). I was able to get a refund very easily (through AppWallet). The staff offered me a 20% on breakfast the next day but I didn’t have time as I was catching a bus to Husavik. Staff very helpful re storing luggage & helping me with walking directions to correct bus stop.

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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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Anna

8.2

March 2025

The staff were super friendly and helpful. The room, even though almost laughably empty, was clean and beds incredibly comfortable - especially after we were supplied with extra pillows. Restaurant serves tasty food in a lively atmosphere.

The bar area was loud until after midnight which is to be expected on a Friday. Sharing bathrooms with groups of puking teenagers wasn't ideal but easily doable for a night.

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Dipankarh

9.1

May 2025

This hostel is located at the heart of Akureyri, everything is located nearby and for a party person, this place is even better.

Carrying heavy luggages upstairs using stairs was quite challenging. We could manage with only the microwave, but we needed some more utensils for cooking a little privacy while having our food. It would also be better, if we could wash dishes ourselves.

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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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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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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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Gabi

9.1

April 2025

This location straight in the middle of Akureyri fits perfect to my trip. Parking nearby was no problem because it´s free from 6 pm until 10 o´clock in the morning. And you will love the burgers offered in this location. Nevermind the beer as well. I had this 4-person-room for myself and I enjoyed this overnighter. Thanks

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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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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.

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

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property