Akureyri Hostel
Akureyri Hostel
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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 3.1 mi from the hostel. Hlidarfjall Ski Center is within 10 minutes’ drive. Discounts are available for guests with certain restaurants and activities such as whale watching.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Miriam
United Kingdom
“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...” - Tina
United States
“It’s a very nice place! Amazing job and thanks to cleaning staff! Kitchen and all shared areas are wonderful, cozy and have everything you need. People were very respectful and didn’t make any noise at night time.” - Chinbileg
Mongolia
“Location, self check in. A room has my own sink and mirror!!! I saw a northern light from my window at my bed!” - EEfekan
Iceland
“I stay here every time I come to Akureyri, always á very reliable experience. Extremely clean and comfortable, all at an unbeatable price” - Daviðsson
Iceland
“The place was nice. The cleaning lady was very kind. People were friendly. it was a nice location and very clean. Decent.” - Christine
United States
“Lovely location and room. Nice kitchen and clean bedrooms/showers. Our beds were a bit too firm for us, but the linens were soft and comfortable.” - Deborah
United Kingdom
“Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in, better than 90% of hotels, clean, well equipped, gorgeously styled!!” - Stephanie
United Kingdom
“It was so clean and tidy, but warm and welcoming too.” - Chan
United States
“Surprisingly cute and contemporary design. A very spacious common area with a big kitchen area. The location is great and they even had discount offers for local places. The bakery for which a discount was provided was so goos. For the price, I...” - BBetty17
United Kingdom
“Great value for money Almost high end level facilities, such as bathroom with heating floor Very clean throughout Good kitchen facilities and common areas, very homey and cute decorations too Self check in all smooth”
Area info
Amenities of Akureyri HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
View
- City view
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Ski
- Ski storage
Activities
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- Skiing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
General
- Convenience store on site
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Icelandic
- Polish
House rulesAkureyri Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.





The fine printMust-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.