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Akureyri Hostel in Akureyri

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● Center: 1.2 km

✅ Spacious and well-equipped shared kitchen and dining area praised by multiple guests ✅ Rooms and bathrooms described as clean and modern with heated floors in some bathrooms ✅ Convenient central location close to Town Square and local amenities ✅ Friendly and accommodating staff noted in several reviews ✅ Free parking on site and good facilities such as games room and ski storage ❌ No elevator in the building, which is challenging for guests with mobility issues or heavy luggage ❌ Noise disturbances from nearby fast food restaurant and late-night city activity reported repeatedly ❌ Some apartments described as basic with uncomfortable beds and lack of toiletries like soap and shampoo ❌ Issues with customer service including late check-out enforcement and lack of reception staff at times ❌ Safety concerns raised due to unlocked rooms, broken locks, and poor maintenance in certain units

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Rooms and prices

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Run of House

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Bed in Dorm

Kitchen

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Economy room

Private bathroom

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Economy Double room

Private bathroom

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Standard room

Kitchen, wireless internet and shower

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Standard Single room

Kitchen, wireless internet and shower

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Standard Triple room

Kitchen, wireless internet and shower

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Standard Quadruple room

Kitchen, wireless internet and shower

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Standard Family room

Shared bathroom

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Standard Double room

Shared bathroom

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2 Bedrooms Standard room

Private bathroom

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3 Bedrooms Standard room

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Standard Double Family room

Family room with bathroom

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3 Bedrooms Standard Double room

Private bathroom

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3 Bedrooms Standard Sextuple room

Private bathroom

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Standard Quadruple Family room

Family room with bathroom

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Comfort room

Private bathroom

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Comfort Quadruple room

Private bathroom

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Apartment

Private bathroom

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Cottage

Private bathroom

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2 Bedrooms Cottage

Private bathroom

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3 Bedrooms Cottage

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3 Bedrooms Quadruple Cottage

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Description

Akureyri Hostel is a two-star accommodation located in the heart of Akureyri, Iceland, offering a broad selection of room types from dormitory beds to multiple-bedroom cottages. The property was renovated in 1900 and features clean, spacious rooms with modern amenities such as free WiFi, heating, and safety deposit boxes. Guests appreciate the large, well-equipped shared kitchen and dining area, which are ideal for those who prefer self-catering. The hostel includes a restaurant and terrace, as well as facilities for skiing, diving, and meetings. Parking is free on-site, and luggage storage and express check-in/check-out are available. While the hostel offers a comfortable and functional stay, some guests report noisy surroundings due to its central location and the absence of an elevator in the building.

Location

Situated at Stórholt 1 in Akureyri, the hostel is about 4 km from Akureyri Airport (AEY), making it convenient for travelers flying in. The location is central within Akureyri, close to the Town Square and Domino’s Pizza. Supermarkets and petrol stations are nearby, although the nearest supermarket is a 20 to 30-minute walk according to some guests. The hostel’s position allows easy walking access to restaurants and shops in the city center, making it suitable for exploring Akureyri by foot.

Tips

If you have mobility concerns or heavy luggage, request a lower-floor room due to the absence of an elevator.
Bring your own toiletries as the hostel does not consistently provide soap or shampoo.
Be prepared for city noise at night, especially if staying in apartments near the Town Square or fast food restaurants.

Policies and conditions

Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
Pets: Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa
Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Services and facilities

General

Shopping on site
Smoke-free property
Heating
Security guard
Newspapers
Ticket assistance
Express check-in/check-out
Garden
Television in lobby
Terrace
Private check-in/check-out
Dryer
Outdoor furniture
No elevators

Rooms

Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Locker
Flat-screen TV
Wardrobe/Closet
Linens

Accessibility

Accessibility features

Services and amenities

Laundry
Concierge services
Dry-cleaning
Luggage storage
Iron

Meals

Common kitchen
Microwave oven

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Languages Spoken

English

Tourist services

Tour assistance

Recreation

Barbecue grill(s)
Hiking
Picnic area

Parking

Parking

Sports

Golf course (within 3 km)

Beauty and wellness

Doctor
First Aid Kit

Kids

Playroom
Children's playground
Family/Kid Friendly

Winter sports

Ski storage
Skiing

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Hotel view

Video: Akureyri Backpackers hostel, restaurant and bar in Akureyri

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Cleanliness

Amenities

Location

Service

21.05.2026 Antonia

The interior of our room was really nice. They have a very spacious kitchen and the dining room area. Very well equipped. The toilets and the showers are clean. Overall, would recommend! Especially if you want to spend some time in the city. The location is perfect.

08.01.2026 David

Unfortunately the apartment we were allocated is directly above a fast food restaurant that is open into the early hours and the customers are very noisy both inside and outside so we got very little sleep. There was also a group of 4 families who were staying above and opposite our apartment whom were extremely noisy with their doors all propped open so all the children could play in the corridor and constantly going up and down the stairs. They did approach us and say to let them know if it was too much noise but they should have been more respectful. Onto the apartment, this is not luxury, the beds are extremely uncomfortable and we woke with back ache and neck ache every morning. The sofa bed in the lounge is very uncomfortable to sit on. The bathroom had a shower curtain which was quite tatty. The bathroom is very basic, certainly not luxury. The floors were not very clean as could be seen by the state of our socks. The location is central but its a good 20 to 30 minute walk to the nearest supermarket. We were there over the New Year period and most of the cafes, restaurants and the bakery were all closed, cafe Berlin where we planned to have breakfast each day was closed the entire period and the Backpackers cafe does not start serving food until 11:30am. The apartment is very close to the Town Square so also lots of noise in the early hours of the morning from groups of teenagers every night. Unfortunately we did not enjoy our stay here with our little boy.

19.10.2025 Eli

Decent apartment but certainly not luxury. No soap for shower and no soap holder or any place to put the soap once we bought it from a store. Very noisy location. The worst part is that we were on the 4th floor and no one told us there is no elevator. We are senior citizens and it was difficult to lug large suitcases to our room.

28.09.2025 parkatabg

The location is in a major city, so there's supermarkets nearby.

The rooms are large.

The kitchen is fully equipped and the common area is has bigger space than you will need.

Very cozy!

25.09.2025 Kate

One of my favorite places I slept while in Iceland. It was in a good location and the rooms were nice and comfy. The bathrooms were cute and had heated floors! The kitchen was big and the dining area had plenty of space for everyone. They also had coffee and tea (many fun flavor options) for guests to use. Good location, my group was able to walk around Akureyri easily from here

20.09.2025 Kelly

Disgusting property. Have to climb 8 flights of stairs to access unit, not possible with any mobility issues, not to mention not ideal with suitcases. Beer bottles outside the door, dirty towels in the bathroom, the patio door lock was busted and door was wide open. Not safe to sleep in Tried to talk to lady answering the phone but she was rude and not helpful. Explained that the stairs were a problem due to mobility issues and she said “so what”… literally. Getting to the unit looks like scenes from a horror movie. DO NOT STAY HERE!

18.09.2025 Anna

Nice property, very roomy. The restaurants nearby were very good.

13.08.2025 Michelle

Very convenient. No response from staff. Loved staying there though. Very nice place. Spacious, clean, modern. In the middle of a great area.

05.07.2025 Masudur

Bad customer service from Acco Staff, literally forced to check out at 1am (Even though 11am checkout is standard). Broken door lock for bathroom on one of the apartments I rented.

15.06.2025 Pranav

The pictures online about the apartment are misleading.. sewer smell in bathroom, shower curtain was stinky.. they use the term luxury very lightly... great location and proximity to dining and shopping... this also made it noisy till late..

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Frequently asked questions about Akureyri Hostel

What types of rooms does Akureyri Hostel offer?

The hostel offers a wide range of room types including Run of House, Bed in Dorm, Economy rooms, Standard rooms in various configurations, Comfort rooms, Apartments, and Cottages with up to three bedrooms.

Is there parking available at Akureyri Hostel?

Yes, free parking is available on site for guests.

Does the hostel provide elevator access to upper floors?

No, the building does not have an elevator, which can be challenging for guests with mobility issues or heavy luggage.

Are pets allowed at the hostel?

No, pets are not allowed at Akureyri Hostel.

How far is the nearest airport from the hostel?

Akureyri Airport (AEY) is approximately 4 kilometers from the hostel.

Hotel prices for: May - June 2026 calendar

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Akureyri Hostel in Akureyri

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Services and facilities

Hotel view

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Hotel prices for: May - June 2026 calendar