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Akureyri Hostel

2.5 star property
Guest house perfectly located for exploring Akureyri

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Hallway
Staircase
Flat-screen TV
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Stórholt 1, Akureyri, 0603
  • Place, University of Akureyri
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Akureyri Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Small Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Akureyri

Heart of Akureyri.Within a 15-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Glerártorg and University of Akureyri. Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Centre for Visual Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Akureyri - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mud Pots - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Akureyri Church - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Centrum Kitchen & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Akureyri Backpackers - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pylsuvagninn Hafnarstræti - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Krua Siam - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rub23 - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Akureyri Hostel

Guest house perfectly located for exploring Akureyri
Akureyri Hostel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Akureyri Hostel also features a picnic area, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Akureyri guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1967
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
Akureyri Hostel offers 18 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Akureyri guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's breakfast is served at a nearby café, located 600 m away.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Akureyri Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Towels fee: ISK 0 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Akureyri Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Akureyri
Akureyri Hostel Akureyri
Akureyri Hostel Guesthouse
Akureyri Hostel Akureyri
Akureyri Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Akureyri Hostel Guesthouse Akureyri

Frequently asked questions

How close is Akureyri Hostel to the airport?

Akureyri Hostel is 2.9 mi (6-min drive) away from the Akureyri (AEY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Akureyri Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Akureyri Hostel.

Does Akureyri Hostel offer free breakfast?

Akureyri Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Akureyri Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Akureyri Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Akureyri Hostel?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Akureyri Hostel have a pool?

Akureyri Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Akureyri Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Akureyri Hostel to downtown Akureyri?

Akureyri Hostel is 0.6 mi away from Þorpið.

Akureyri Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

yongyu

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Every thing was good except the WiFi, it basically didn’t work at all. We could access some news sites, nothing else, no YouTube, no TikTok, no photo upload or download. We called the owner and was told it’s because of the weather and she could do nothing. You know what, it was a beautiful sunny day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

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

Nice Place

The facility is very clean and quiet. The room was a good size and the bed was comfortable. It is a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is well located near fuel, shopping and food options on the road out of town. Showers and kitchen seemed new. A good base to use when in Akureyri.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable room. Everything as described.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jinfan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
When we booked this hotel, we were informed that we would receive an email with the entrance code one day before arrival. However, upon arrival, we found no such email in our inbox or spam folder or expedia inbox. As a result, we were left standing outside the hotel in the cold, unable to enter. This forced us to make an expensive international call to the front desk just to gain access to our room — something that should have been seamlessly arranged beforehand. This lack of communication and preparedness was extremely frustrating and unacceptable for a self-check-in property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and well managed. Better then some hotels we've stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATT

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised by how nice this property was. Our room even had a couch in it. The kitchen was well equipped. I wish we were able to stay more than one night!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sameer

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean space, very secure locks on the doors, we stayed for 1 night in this location and it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never got a confirmation email from the property and never received check in information. Had to work with Expedia to get the information while standing outside in the cold while it was raining. Nothing like being in a foreign country without cell phone signal and having no way to get into the hotel. Everything else about the location was just fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall quite happy eith the experience, but i never received an email with check in instructions prior to arrival, and with this being a completley remote check in, cause me to have to jump through some extra hoops to get my room. The property operator did answer the phone and sort it out quite quickly though!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would strongly recommend this hostel to anyone traveling in Akureyri! It is far and away the best hostel I've ever stayed in (and honestly closer to a hotel than most). The common areas are kept meticulously clean, and are decorated beautifully. The kitchen is fully furnished with multiple cooktops, fridges, and sinks. I stayed in a room with two twin beds, and it also had a desk, TV, and small sink (one of my favorite amenities). The bathrooms are stylish and always clean. Truly a fabulous place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael & Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The second time we stayed here within a week, as we came back to Akureyri and really loved this place. However, we were placed in a larger room with a bunk and two single beds. As we are a couple, we wanted a double bed, in a standard twin room. However, when we called the property, they insisted that this room was an 'upgrade.' We had to sleep on separate beds, and we didn't need such a big room. We also didn't have a sink in this room, which we had on our previous stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael & Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice stay at Akureyri HI Hostel, with very modern facilities and decor in all rooms. The kitchen was very well equipped, and the freebies (tea, filter coffee, hot chocolate, and cereal) were very much appreciated. We also had a sink in our room, and bathrooms were all very convenient. Secure keyless access to the main building and room (using the same code). A very easy, comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So pretty and I love the books!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel exceeded all expectations. The room was well presented and clean. The kitchen and bathroom facilities were exceptional. Everything you could need and more. Check in was simple and code came through well in advance. Would definitely come back here again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Modern bathrooms. Kitchen is well appointed with all you need. Close to a Bonus supermarket.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PEISHAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

FUHSIANG

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Monica

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rigved

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean rooms with many bathrooms and WCs. Looks very modern. Has gas station with casual restaurant right across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Canton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ver good value. Clean and warm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

bob, Rockville

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
11/10 recommend best hostel I stayed at in all of Iceland