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Akureyri Hostel

Hostel

Stórholt 1

5 nights, 2 adults

USD$830

Includes taxes and charges

5 nights, 2 adults

USD$830

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

All was clean and comfortable

Comfortable bed and shared bathroom in hallway

Clean rooms
8 mentions

Boutique hotel vibe in all common areas, very clean and comfortable

Cozy atmosphere, everything clean & tidy

Great location
5 mentions

Very good kitchen facilities, 4 cooking stations so able to cook independently

Good location

Friendly staff
5 mentions

The staff is nice and helpful

The shared spaces are so beautifully decorated, and to our surprise, there was a…

Good value
3 mentions

Overall, it was great value for money and we’d definitely stay here again

the beds were really comfortable and clean, someone's always cleaning the common…

Breakfast available
1 mentions

Breakfast was also a real bonus — plenty of choice and more than enough to set y…

Overview

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 5 km from the hostel. Hlidarfjall Ski Centre is within 10 minutes’ drive. Discounts are available for guests with certain restaurants and activities such as whale watching.

Traveller reviews

N

Natalia

family_with_children

June 9, 2026

10

Boutique hotel vibe in all common areas, very clean and comfortable

K

Katrín

solo_traveller

June 9, 2026

9

Exactly what I needed for me & my teen. Cozy atmosphere, everything clean & tidy. When something unexpected came up I booked another night & would happily come back another time.

T

Teresa

extended_group

June 7, 2026

10

Kitchen and dining

D

DIAMANTIS

couple

June 4, 2026

10

Thank you so much for your hospitality! I would recommend Akureyri Hotel to everyone.

All was clean and comfortable. There is a free parking. The staff is nice and helpful. Thank you!

M

Magdalena

solo_traveller

May 29, 2026

10

Contact less check in was perfect.

M

Murray

couple

May 26, 2026

9

Great location and kitchen facilities

In the highlands. Very good kitchen facilities, 4 cooking stations so able to cook independently. Lots of space! 10 mins out of town. Comfortable bed and shared bathroom in hallway.

K

Kateryna

solo_traveller

May 22, 2026

10

The hotel is amazing. Nice new rooms and bathrooms, very cute cozy seating area. And super clean well equipped kitchen.

P

Phatchara

solo_traveller

May 17, 2026

10

Good location

T

Thomas

extended_group

May 17, 2026

10

Nice place in a lovely location

All was great

H

Heimisdóttir

solo_traveller

May 9, 2026

10

Peace, it's great to be away from traffic, and away from the partying in the city center. I've stayed here many times through the years, often solo, so it's often been in the same basic little room with 1 bunk bed. But now it's been renovated (and probably also the other rooms), and it's super nice, so cute, good bed, it was awesome.

E

Emily

couple

April 27, 2026

10

Excellent, would stay again

It was close by to shops etc. we had a car so it was pretty easy to get around. Very good facilities. Would stay again

A

aoife

solo_traveller

April 20, 2026

10

The shared spaces are so beautifully decorated, and to our surprise, there was a kitchen with everything you needed to cook (as long as you clean up and are respectful of the space) Everything felt really clean, the cleaning staff were very nice and helpful and made sure that we were all comfortable Would definitely come again, the price is quite reasonable

J

Jenny

family_with_children

April 17, 2026

9

Easy to book, easy to find, parking at door. Good sized kitchen- fully equipped. Quiet and comforta.

K

Katrina

family_with_children

April 1, 2026

10

Fab stay

We had a fantastic stay at this hostel in Akureyri — it really exceeded expectations. The whole place was clean, modern, and had a great atmosphere. It felt safe and well-organised, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The location was ideal for exploring Akureyri and the surrounding area. The social areas were a big highlight — a really nice vibe where you could relax after a busy day, and it never felt too crowded or chaotic. Everything was well thought out, from the facilities to the general layout. Breakfast was also a real bonus — plenty of choice and more than enough to set you up for the day. Overall, it was great value for money and we’d definitely stay here again. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a comfortable and easy base in North Iceland.

M

monobella

solo_traveller

March 29, 2026

8

Comfortable room, good kitchen facilities with a clear system for responsible waste management which I really appreciate, and several nice/newer dual shower and toilet rooms so never had to wait. Cleaners worked hard to keep shared areas clean. Great location and convenient with grocery stores a few minutes walk in either direction and a comfortable walk into town.

H

Hrönn

extended_group

March 26, 2026

8

Oven, waffle iron and electric beater would have been nice.

S

Sandrine

couple

March 23, 2026

9

Easy access, super simple check-in with the codes received early on, very autonomous. Beds were also very comfortable - had a great night!

A

Ana

couple

March 22, 2026

10

Super nice

Everything

B

BIRNA BJÖRG

couple

March 4, 2026

8

I have not stayed at many hostels but this one was really nice. The common area is so "homie" and the rooms are nice. The bathrooms upstairs are excellent and I will most definitely be staying there again :)

S

Sheena

family_with_children

March 3, 2026

10

Great value for money

It was very accessible, and we didn't have any problems with getting into town and also to and from the airport.. the beds were really comfortable and clean, someone's always cleaning the common areas and it's good value for money.. staff was really friendly and helpful and the check in/check out was so easy.. I would stay here again if I ever came back to Akureyri and I would recommend this to friends. 💗

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Skiing, Water park

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered

General

Minimarket on site, WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available

Services

Luggage storage, Shared lounge/TV area

Ski

Ski storage

Private Family Room with Shared Bathroom

This family room has a desk, a terrace, city views and a shared bathroom. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 25 1 bedroom0
Private Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Includes a TV, desk and access to shared bathroom facilities.

Max 3 guests 13 1 bedroom0
Private Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Includes a TV, desk and access to shared bathroom facilities.

Max 2 guests 11 1 bedroom0
Private Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

This twin room has a desk, a terrace, city views and a shared bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom0
Private Twin Room

Includes a TV, desk and a private bathroom with shower.

Max 2 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Private Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Includes a TV, desk and access to shared bathroom facilities.

Max 4 guests 17 1 bedroom0
Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Includes a TV, desk and access to shared bathroom facilities.

Max 1 guests 8 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 23:30
Check-outFrom 06:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 5:44 AM

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