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Hafnarstræti Hostel

2.0 star property
City-center hostel, steps from Akureyri Church

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is CA $83
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Rainfall showerhead
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Rainfall showerhead
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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CA $111 total
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About the area

Map
Hafnarstræti 99-101, Akureyri, 0600

What's nearby

  • Akureyri Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Akureyri - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Forest Lagoon - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ak-inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Akureyri Backpackers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greifinn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Leirunesti - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Krua Siam - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hafnarstræti Hostel

Enjoy your visit to Akureyri with a stay at Hafnarstræti Hostel. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding.

Languages

English, Icelandic

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 62 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
  • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
  • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 328 ft
  • Street parking available

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate living room
  • Heated floor (bathroom)

Freshen up

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Shared accommodations
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Towels are available for an extra charge of EUR 17 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hafnarstræti Hostel Akureyri
Hafnarstræti Akureyri
Hafnarstræti
Hafnarstræti Hostel Akureyri
Hafnarstræti Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hafnarstræti Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Akureyri

Frequently asked questions

Does Hafnarstræti Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hafnarstræti Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hafnarstræti Hostel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hafnarstræti Hostel?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hafnarstræti Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hafnarstræti Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs.
What's the area around Hafnarstræti Hostel like?
Hafnarstræti Hostel is in Akureyri City Center, a short 5-minute drive from Akureyri (AEY) and 3 minutes' walk from Akureyri Church.

Hafnarstræti Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

6/10 Good

New Experience
Stay was okay, but you have to keep your luggage in luggage/storage room provided inside the hostel.Limited parking in front of the Hostel and you have to pay for parking if its parked outside the free parking hours.
Ravindra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

FELIX, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Very noisy
The pod hotel idea is cool, and the pods are quite cozy and nice. However, there were a lot of very loud rude people in the pods around me coming in and out after midnight. It's very loud in the bottom pod when someone is disrespectfully stomping up their steps and opening and closing their door all the time. I got very little sleep.
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Well thought out. Our first experience with capsule sleep pod. Comfortable, safe, quiet. Well organized system for checking & well equipped kitchen.
James, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I agree it's a pretty fun and unique place to stay at. However, you'll be lucky if you get the upper bed. I was given the lower bed and I couldn't trust the quality of the pods enough when the person on top kept moving around. Much worse creaking sounds than normal bunked beds. The pods are made of plastic that felt so unstable. Don't expect the pods to cancel out the noises because it doesn't. I can hear so clearly the people around me snoring. The mattress are kind of thin but honestly wasn't too much of a problem for me as I don't like soft bed. Rarely did I see any staffs in person. You'd have to ring a doorbell to get into contact with them. The locker rooms are kind of beaten up. One thing I do like however, is that there are a good amount of restroom/shower rooms.
Ellen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the capsule concept and the facility is fully equipped and modernized. Love it!!
Keen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Our stay was not up to the excitement I had when I first booked this hostel. The idea of it is great. However I believe management is lacking in some regards. First we were concerned that we would not be able to make the drive(due to road closure) however talking to management on the phone, we were told roads would open up and if they do, we would not get a refund. So we drove, 10 hours, through very difficult conditions to say the least. Once we arrived at 11pm. We did self check in, to find our pod was dirty. After calling management, we got another pod. We were hoping to shower but the towels were locked and were for rent of 1000Kr each, so we couldn’t. The first night we realized that only one vent in the pod worked. So we became extremely hot inside the pod. We asked for ANOTHER pod, towels, and laundry. We were able to get another pod for the rest of our stay. However be warned, the two vents are extremely small and it still can became hot, not as bad as the first night. We’re able to get towels for free from management thankfully. We found out that the kitchen and laundry were closed due to renovations, we were not aware of this at booking. Luckily we were able to go to the hostel across the street that allowed us to do laundry there. Also the TV did not work for us in both pods we were in, we tried multiple different tries to use chrome cast and the movies download on the TV. But neither worked. I hope these concerns are brought up in the future, has great potential.
Megan, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed the single capsules and the open kitchen plan, as well as the quiet/respectful guest arrangements. I will absolutely stay here again, and for longer if possible, as it’s very quaint and it’s in the middle of the town. Thank you for an amazing stay and keep up the amazing work!
Jonas, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

The first time that I have stayed in a pod - so comfortable with air conditioning, power, high speed WiFi and a tv.
John, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Thanks Asta👍
Awesome Asta took great care of me since I went on the plane (she was sitting behind me) she's wonderful and very keen on her job! She made sure what not to miss in the local area and I'll never forget my giant ice cream.
joyce, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Value for money................. Walkable No shower gel in the shower. Not enough tissue
Jeffry James, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great. Very friendly and helpful.
bradley, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

This property is very unique. Located in the downtown core. Parking is free in the Town Parking areas P1 and P2 overnight 4pm to 10am. Property was clean. Sleeping accommodations were good. Manager was friendly.
Robert, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

The capsule we stayed in was comfortable and a unique and fun experience. The front desk was very helpful with check in. Limited amount of showers/toilets, so in the morning and evenings had to wait.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice couple operate this interesting facility. They work hard to keep it clean and running smoothly. Very convenient for a budget traveler. Secure entry and good security. We brought and cooked our own food in the well equipped kitchen. (With many other guests doing the same) Hostel vibe with visitors from many different countries and lots of ages. We enjoyed the experience but are happy that we brought earplugs. 9 bathrooms for up to 80 guests but we never had trouble finding an open one when we needed it. Right in the middle of downtown so tons of restaurants within walking distance.
Damon, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Totally recommend staying here, Ive never stayed in a hostel or a pod before, but I was only in town for 2 day and wanted to embrace the backpacking experience. I heartfelt warmly thank the lady on reception and the gentleman in the mess room as they was so helpful and kind and gave a homely feeling to the place. The facilties are well kept and the cleaniness in the washrooms are kept to a very high standard. If your on a short visit and travelling through, stop here. Will definitely stay here again next time. Thank you so much.
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This was a really unique and cool stay - I was surprised by how not-claustrophobic I felt in my little pod! There was enough room to sit up, and there were two ways to open the door (one with a button, and one manual, in case anyone is wondering). The manual was as easy to push down as a door's latch bolt. There is a tv in there, which you can connect to on your phone and listen to with headphones provided in the pod.
Gabriella, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

This was a fantastic experience, I absolutely loved staying at this hostel. Not only were the bathrooms incredibly clean and well kept, but staff were also extremely helpful and very friendly. The capsule itself was brilliant - plenty of space for both myself and my partner. Although when waking up the following morning we did find the air to be incredibly dry (due to the option of having fans on within the capsule). Much like how you feel post a long haul flight. However, this being the only minor negative, it was a fantastic experience and one I would highly recommend. Prior to arriving we received an email with a code to access the hostel front door and a check in code to receive our capsule key from a lockable box within the hostel (all very easy and smooth to do). We were also sent additional information in regards to where is best to park which was incredibly helpful and very much appreciated.
Evie, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very cool place
Very unique, especially after a week of the ring road. The pod is very comfortable, and a memorable experience. The staff was extremely friendly, and the hostel was in the middle of downtown, but still felt very private and “tucked away”
Jacob, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Not ever again.
It was good for the novelty, property was clean and well located. The sleeping experience was miserable. A thin foam mattress over a hard platform and no sound isolation. You will hear every conversation in the room, every creak and shift of bodies searching for comfort on the sad beds, which will go on all night since no one seems to be sleeping well either. Might be ok if you were young enough to not be bothered sleeping on the ground, sedated and maybe deaf.
They do have a nice chandelier in the common room, you have a better chance of sleeping on the couch there.
Tim, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Joseph, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Watch this hotel when making reservation
When I made the reservation online, I made a mistake. I found out right away and called to cancel. I realized that it was nonrefundable so I told the hotel that it could keep one night money. But, the hotel refused to refund any. You would think that any business with consciousness will not take any custom money for doing nothing. In fact, my friends and I had similar experiences with other hotels; all refunded all money we put down. But, not this hotel. It tells you something about this hotel so think twice when making a reservation.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Cute and fun! I deff suggest it if you are looking down something unique. Staff was not super accommodating which I don’t mind but I know others may have been annoyed with. Still worth the stay, just be self sufficient.
Cassandra, 1-night trip
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