AKUREYRI HOSTEL, Akureyri

Akureyri Hostel has 18 room types with shared bathrooms, a communal kitchen, and a shared dining area. Rooms include a TV, a desk, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have terraces and city views. The family room has 3 beds, and the twin room has 2 beds. All guests have access to easy self check-in instructions on the day of arrival.

Akureyri Hostel is 5 km from Akureyri and a 5-minute drive from Akureyri Church and 6 minutes from Akureyri Botanical Garden. The hostel is a starting point for trips to Lake Myvatn, Grímsey Island, and Húsavik. Guests can hike in Kjarnaskógur forest or the uninhabited Glerárdalur valley, which offers hiking routes up Súlur mountain with views of Eyjafjörður and the valley. The hills above are suited for skiing and hiking. Grímsey Island, home to one hundred people and one million seabirds, is also accessible. Gásir, the remains of a Viking Age trading post, is nearby.

Guests can relax on a furnished terrace and in a TV lounge. Activities such as horse riding and whale watching can be arranged by staff. Guests can also visit the Culture and Conference Center in Akureyri (HOF), the Akureyri Art Museum, the Nonnahús-Jón Sveinsson Memorial Museum, the Aviation Museum, and the Industrial Museum. Additional activities include guided hiking or snowshoeing tours and walking tours with sights and stories. A botanical garden, popular with visitors and locals alike, is also nearby.

Akureyri Hostel offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. The hostel provides free parking on-site and on nearby streets. High-speed Wi-Fi is available. Laundry machines are provided, along with dryers. The emergency number in Iceland is 112 for police, ambulance, and other emergency services. Safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit. A refrigerator is available in a common area, and concierge services are provided.

Guests can prepare meals in the well-equipped guest kitchen. Akureyri has a lively gastronomy scene with restaurants serving fresh seafood and traditional Icelandic dishes. Additionally, there are bakeries for pastries and bread. A refrigerator is available in a common area.