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Hafnarstræti Hostel offers capsule sleeping pods in Akureyri. Guests can choose from single or double bed capsules. Free WiFi is available.

It was an alright stay! Some capsules youll need a bit of them to play with and understand how they work, like you place in the card and if the light flickers just press the light buttons and they'll turn on also the TV I didn't understand but they work
Review score
8.3
Very Good
1,640 reviews
Price from
$109.72
1 night, 2 adults

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.

So much care and attention to detail has been put into creating this beautiful hostel. The rooms were homely and comfortable and the communal spaces were well stocked and somewhere you could happily spend a lot of time in. Kitchen facilities were good and the tea and coffee station was an added bonus! The value for money is incredible for this place!!
Review score
8.8
Excellent
2,009 reviews
Price from
$169.98
1 night, 2 adults

Located in central Akureyri, Akureyri Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with access to shared bathroom facilities. A swimming pool and hot tubs are a 1-minute walk away.

Great building. And a pretty fun atmosphere. However - a few suggestions: Shower room didn’t have any sinks to finishing cleaning/shaving etc. That would be nice. No interaction with staff whatsoever is needed. While this might work well for after hours checkin, it is nice for general greeting/attendance. As it is the experience there is very impersonal. The bar/restaurant is nice, although the late night dance party should be noted, so that people are aware when booking. It’s loud late. Plus the rooms/halls areas are wide open for anyone to walk into. Found several drunken patrons walking the halls after midnight.
Review score
7.6
Good
1,340 reviews
Price from
$136.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $93.34
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 1,640 reviews
    One of the best hostels in Iceland during my trip. I spent a few weeks in Japan recently and this hostel reminded me of this time. + Spacious capsules for privacy + Clean and modern facilities + Good location in city centre and close to the harbour + Terrasse on the roof + Big dining area + Area with couches to hang out + Wifi worked fine
    Guest review by
    Seb90
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 128 reviews
    Totally love this place as the architecture is so modern and beautiful. Love the balcony, though we didn't get a chance to sit outside as is too chilling. The view is amazing and spectacular. Villa is clean and is a bonus to have a room with bunk bed instead of sofa bed. Easy drive to main town and near forest lagoon. So far one of the cheapest apartment I have stayed in Iceland. Totally value for money.My family of 4 totally enjoy our stay here.
    Guest review by
    Jacqueline
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $93.34
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 1,640 reviews
    Third time staying here.The best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. It’s like an extension of the owners home. All the fixtures & fittings are quality & carefully chosen as if it’s their home. I’m over 6 foot & I find the pods comfortable & private & always get a good nights sleep. It’s a great central location & best value in Akureyri.
    Guest review by
    andrew
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $208.78
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 2,487 reviews
    This was hands down the best value for dollar of every place we stayed in Iceland (we stayed at 8 places in total). It was clean, modern, safe, great location, ... If we could have stayed longer we would have.
    Guest review by
    Cross
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 725 reviews
    Really stylish, modern, comfortable, welcoming. Large TV with Netflix was great for relaxing Free tea and coffee, mini-safe for valuables Modern Shower perfect for re-energising yourself! Great location for bars, restaurants and shops nearby.
    Guest review by
    Richard
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $108.54
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 2,009 reviews
    Best hostel we stayed in Iceland. Beautifully decorated. Extremely clean and comfortable. Loved everything.
    Guest review by
    Patrycja
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $108.54
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 2,009 reviews
    Best hostel ever!! Very well organized as long as the facilities are concerned, clean and spacious rooms, great location and the kitchen was just perfect. Hope to visit again somewhen!!
    Guest review by
    Konstantina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $208.66
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 1,180 reviews
    Very nice apartment. Great location . Very good self- catering facilities . Easy walk to self laundromat at backpackers hostel ( excellent food while you wait! )
    Guest review by
    Brian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $108.54
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 2,009 reviews
    The cleaning inside was impeccable. The rooms and bathroom are very comfortable. What I more like is the plugs next to the bed and every bed, even the upper bunk beds, have a little table. Also it's very safe and every bed has a locker for luggage. When I arrived there wasn't any staff working so I can not judge.
    Guest review by
    Florencia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $93.34
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 1,640 reviews
    All the spaces are clean and people very kind! We spent only one night here. It was our first experience in a capsule. It was amazing! The most cheap hostel we find in Iceland. I really suggest it.
    Guest review by
    Alessia
    Group