Akureyri Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Free Wifi

9.4

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Jenny
United States United States
“Beautiful hostel, very comfortable and clean. Great kitchen and the shower/water closet was spa like.”
Dex
Philippines Philippines
“I've tried many hostel stay, but this one exceeded my expectations. The room was so comfortable and clean, especially the comfort room, there is black out curtain especially during summer were there is 24 hours daylight The kitchen is clean and...”
Marie
Canada Canada
“It’s like a hotel not a hostel! Fully worth for money. We were afraid as the bathroom was on sharing basis but there were two WCs and Two showers for the floor which had only 8 rooms. We were able to use it whenever we want without waiting been...”
Radostina
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“This was the best place we stayed in Iceland. It offered comfort and everything a tired tourist might need. Compared to the rest of places we stayed in where we had no space, had really minimum conditions offered and had to pay 35 euros extra per...”
Craig
United States United States
“This was our 1st Hostel stay. Check in was easy. Everything was handled by email as there wasn't any staff on property. Upstairs bathrooms had been newly updated and very spa like. The kitchen was well stocked with kitchenware/cookware. Large...”
Angela
United States United States
“Great kitchen. Comfy beds. Could turn off thermostat.”
Keiko
United States United States
“Very clean and well organized. They were also very quick in responding to my questions.”
Gabriele
United States United States
“The facilities were very clean and comfortable, and we were overall very satisfied. The room had a private sink and the TV, which made our experience much better. The kitchen was shared with other guests, but it was very big, clean and organized,...”
Elizabete
Indonesia Indonesia
“Very new, modern, and clean facilities and rooms, with easy self check-in and free parking. There are many shared showers and a large common kitchen area. A good hot dog place is nearby.”
Martha
United States United States
“The bathrooms were clean and private, and the roo. Was also clean and comfortable. The location was great. We stayed only one night to sleep for a few hours. The decor was cute, and had an overall nice atmosphere with friendly people.”

Area info

Amenities of Akureyri Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-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.

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