Reviews of Akureyri Hostel
Stórholt 1, 603 Akureyri, Iceland

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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt’s very easy to check in and out, they have a lot of parking lot, sleeping in the room is pretty quiet and cozy!
The pillow was too soft
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBedroom was comfy. Convenient bathrooms and well equipped kitchen.
Kitchen became gridlocked at the entrance due to the 2 fridges. The dining room got very hot, and there's only 2 small windows that can be opened. Keypad entry system for upstairs was unreliable and frustrating at times, so we used the ground floor entrance.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComunication, checkin, large kitchen, rooms, restrooms many and clean
A little expensive
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation is good, room is clean and near to amenities. Nice neighbourhood and surrounding.
Shower gel dispenser is empty in bathroom. Lighting in bathroom can be brighter.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewCute place. Value for money.
Nothing much
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room is very dim.. not much lights .. surprisingly there is no oven though it’s a hostel..the bread toaster not well maintained and it was dirty.. full of bread crumbs left long .. disgusting .. location is good though .. walking distance to the mall and supermarkets
Kitchen .. and lack of lighting
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI liked the spacious bedroom. I enjoyed the big outside area. I found the kitchen and common areas big but cozy.
I did not like the price but then again it is one of the most affordable accommodations in this region at the time.
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent place to stay- so clean, comfortable beds, showers are new and looks like in hotel, 24/7 help phone is very convenient and the staff very helpful. There is always a free parking spot. It was our 2nd time there!
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean with good facilities and we'll equipped kitchen.
A little of from downtown, like 20 minutes walking
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewSpotlessly clean and cared for by the hospitality team. The shared shower/toilet facilities were high standard. The communal spaces to relax really homely, contemporary and good condition, likewise the lovely kitchen, adjacent dining area. Easy process to get into the hostel with codes. I arrived with a cycle and there was a terrace to store it in.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation is very good, kitchen with everything and instructions are very clear
Stuff not responding, one bed in room 9 not cleaned and there was an used towel hanging in the room, sent a message didn’t get respond, wifi is not so good can’t connect to my apps
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewlow rate for kitchen and bath room
cleanness
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery central location
We were given a room next to the shared bathroom on the ground floor, and there were very loud and unpleasant noises every time someone used the shower. We asked to be moved to a different room, but the hostel was fully booked and no alternatives were available. Although we were offered a reimbursement, we unfortunately never received it. In addition the kitchen utilities were very used and always clean.
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEasy check in. Very helpful staff. Clean.
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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