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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. A wardrobe is featured in all rooms at Akureyri Hostel. All rooms have shared bathrooms. Relaxation options include a furnished terrace and a TV lounge.Staff can help arrange activities like horse riding and whale watching. 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 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
or
4 bunk beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Joshua
    Germany Germany
    Comfortable, nice big kitchen & bathroom, fair price, modern
  • Ruth
    United States of America United States of America
    The hostel was very clean and the beds were comfy. The kitchen was nice, the showers were spacious. Right off Route 1, easy to find.
  • Neranchala
    Thailand Thailand
    Room is very clean and comfortable bed. The kitchen is so nice. Location is close to Bonus store.

Area info

Amenities of Akureyri Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free 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
    • 24-hour security
    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

    House rules

    Akureyri Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 4 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    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.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 20

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card JCB Cash is not accepted Akureyri Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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.

    FAQs about Akureyri Hostel

    • Check-in at Akureyri Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Akureyri Hostel is 0.7 miles from the center of Akureyri. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Akureyri Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Akureyri Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Skiing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Water park