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Akureyri Backpackers

Akureyri Backpackers

Akureyri
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Experience extraordinary comfort and unparalleled hospitality from the moment you arrive at Akureyri Backpackers, steps from Centre for Visual Arts and within a 5-minute walk of Akureyri Church. This hostel is 9 minutes walk to Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and 3 minutes drive to Akureyri Botanical Garden.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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Property Details

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.

  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Renewable energy source - geothermal
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Arcade/game room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Long-term parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Picnic area
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Sauna
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Ski passes available
  • Terrace
  • ATM/banking
  • Secured parking

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 11:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property uses geothermal energy
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Extended parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Centre for Visual Arts - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Akureyri Church - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Matthiasarhus - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Catholic Church - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lystigarður Akureyrar - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Akureyri Botanical Garden - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Laxdal House - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Jon Sveinsson Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
University of Akureyri - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Nonnahús - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Mud Pots - 3.5 km / 2.1 mi
Forest Lagoon - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Icelandic Aviation Museum - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Hlidarfjall Akureyri - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
Akureyri (AEY) - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 432.3 km / 268.6 mi

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Towels fee: EUR 4 (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, 600, Iceland
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Free WiFi
Secured parking
Number of restaurants - 1
Number of bars/lounges - 1