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Hafnarstræti Hostel offers capsule sleeping pods in Akureyri. Guests can choose from single or double bed capsules. Free WiFi is available.

Akureyri Church and Hof Cultural and Conference Center are about 350 metres from Hafnarstræti Hostel. Akureyri Airport is 3 km from the property. The check in was only one moment, which wasn't the best of all. My card, which I got, didn't work so I had to call the host and the call answered some guy, who wasn't helpful and kept telling me, that I am using my card for opening the capsule incorrectly, even though it was not my first time there, so I have already known, how everything works. The card was not working at all and the guy was kinda rude. Luckily he let know the owner about not working card and when she came in person, I have got the best service from her and got finally working card. It is not a big deal, but when you call a host, when there is some problem, is it not nice to talk to somebody, who is rude and not helpful at all. Even though this happen, I would definitely come again, because the accomodation is not usual and has a really good vibe so you have a great experience from that! So definitely recommended!

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8.4
Very good
1,516 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

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.

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. We really enjoyed our stay in this hotel. It has a self check in, there is so warm and cozy inside , also we got amazing view and right in that place catches our first Aurora😍 Comfy kitchen with a lot of cutlery, there is everything you need. Even if the bathroom is not on the room - it is so clean and stylish, with a lot of towels. Highly would recommend this place!

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8.8
Fabulous
2,047 reviews
Price from
US$96
per night

Located in Dalvík, 44 km from Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall, Dalvík Hostel Gimli provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Really clean and cozy place! Great kitchen with all facilities! I totally recommend it!

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8.9
Fabulous
241 reviews

Situated in central Akureyri, Akureyri Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with access to shared bathroom facilities. A swimming pool and hot tubs are a 1-minute walk away.

Meals and drinks can be enjoyed in Backpackers Akureyri’s on-site bar and café. A buffet breakfast is served each morning. Food served downstairs is excellent, nice pub atmosphere. In town centre- we walked to the whale watching. A short trip to the forest lagoon

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7.3
Good
1,312 reviews
Price from
US$104
per night

Located in Hvammstangi, Hvammstangi Hostel features a shared lounge. The hostel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hostel, each room is equipped with a desk. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Seriously a great hostel. Private bedrooms, really clean, spacious living room, lots of kitchen appliances and amenities, no shortage of bathrooms. Even free clothes wash and dry! The self check in is a really interesting idea and it worked well.

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7.4
Good
384 reviews

Set in Kópasker, 25 km from Dettifoss, Bjarnastaðir Guesthouse offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The hostel has a hot tub and a shared kitchen. The kitchen was good, big and equipped.

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7.4
Good
68 reviews

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