Akureyri Hostel
Stórholt 1
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5 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
5 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“All was clean and comfortable”
“Comfortable bed and shared bathroom in hallway”
“Boutique hotel vibe in all common areas, very clean and comfortable”
“Cozy atmosphere, everything clean & tidy”
“Very good kitchen facilities, 4 cooking stations so able to cook independently”
“Good location”
“The staff is nice and helpful”
“The shared spaces are so beautifully decorated, and to our surprise, there was a…”
“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 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
Natalia
family_with_children
June 9, 2026
Boutique hotel vibe in all common areas, very clean and comfortable
Katrín
solo_traveller
June 9, 2026
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.
Teresa
extended_group
June 7, 2026
Kitchen and dining
DIAMANTIS
couple
June 4, 2026
“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!
Magdalena
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
Contact less check in was perfect.
Murray
couple
May 26, 2026
“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.
Kateryna
solo_traveller
May 22, 2026
The hotel is amazing. Nice new rooms and bathrooms, very cute cozy seating area. And super clean well equipped kitchen.
Phatchara
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
Good location
Thomas
extended_group
May 17, 2026
“Nice place in a lovely location”
All was great
Heimisdóttir
solo_traveller
May 9, 2026
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.
Emily
couple
April 27, 2026
“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
aoife
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
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
Jenny
family_with_children
April 17, 2026
“Easy to book, easy to find, parking at door. Good sized kitchen- fully equipped. Quiet and comforta.”
Katrina
family_with_children
April 1, 2026
“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.
monobella
solo_traveller
March 29, 2026
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.
Hrönn
extended_group
March 26, 2026
Oven, waffle iron and electric beater would have been nice.
Sandrine
couple
March 23, 2026
Easy access, super simple check-in with the codes received early on, very autonomous. Beds were also very comfortable - had a great night!
Ana
couple
March 22, 2026
“Super nice”
Everything
BIRNA BJÖRG
couple
March 4, 2026
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 :)
Sheena
family_with_children
March 3, 2026
“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.
Private Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Includes a TV, desk and access to shared bathroom facilities.
Private Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Includes a TV, desk and access to shared bathroom facilities.
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.
Private Twin Room
Includes a TV, desk and a private bathroom with shower.
Private Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Includes a TV, desk and access to shared bathroom facilities.
Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Includes a TV, desk and access to shared bathroom facilities.
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