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Set a 10-minute walk from central Akureyri, this family-owned hostel offers basic rooms with a TV and free Wi-Fi access. Iceland’s Ring Road/Route 1 is right next to the hostel. All rooms have shared bathrooms. Guests can prepare their meals in a shared kitchen and enjoy it in a nice and spacious shared dining area. All rooms offers Flat screen tv. Akureyri Golf Club is 5 km from the hostel. Hlidarfjall Ski Centre is within 10 minutes’ drive. Discounts are available for guests with certain restaurants and activities such as whale watching.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
or
4 bunk beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Akureyri

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hostel is huge. I loved the comfortable bed, the high level of cleanliness and the location in Akureyri
  • H
    Hedi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, warm and lovely place to stay. Our room had two single beds in it, but it was no problem to combine them into a double. Great bathrooms and places to sit and relax. And the kitchen is really well equipped. Parking on site was no...
  • Lacoco
    Germany Germany
    The rooms were very nice and clean, the hostel has a nice kitchen with a stove and utensils and great bathrooms.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good sized room, comfortable beds, clean and warm. We saw the northern lights from the car park!
  • Brishti
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    super clean, very hotel vibes, beautiful, great location, lovely bathrooms
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean hostel, modern and stylish. Very cosy atmosphere. Toilets and showers immaculate. Very efficient check-in procedure. Location ideal, bus stop for free city bus literally outside the hostel. Cheap supermarket 2 min walk away. It's great to...
  • Joao
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Seamless check-in and stay despite no staff or key. Great system with the PIN codes for entering both building and room. Kitchen facilities are also good. Made use of the 10% discount provided for local restaurant. Right next to the supermarket too.
  • Charlie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, very peaceful, great facilities and large room
  • Prathamesh
    India India
    The hostel is equipped with all basic amenities. Not just that, it has facilities which were above our expectations. A fully functional huge bread toaster, steamer and what not. Highly recomend this place for a cozy and comfortable stay.
  • Sarath
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Overall good stay. Neat and clean . Good facilities

Property surroundings

Facilities of Akureyri Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • City view

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm

    General

    • Minimarket on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Icelandic
    • Polish

    House rules
    Akureyri Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 23:30
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 4 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 20
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardJCBMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are sent easy self check-in instructions on the day of arrival.

    Please note that children cannot be accommodated in the dormitory rooms, only in the private rooms.

    Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

    Please note that the breakfast is served at a nearby bakery. It's a 5-minute walk from the property.

    When booking for more than 7 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply, minimum stay is 2 nights.

    FAQs about Akureyri Hostel

    • Akureyri Hostel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Akureyri. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Akureyri Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Akureyri Hostel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Akureyri Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Skiing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Water park