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Akureyri Backpackers

Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri 600, Iceland
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Queenstown, New Zealand
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We had an awesome week staying here, the staff were all really helpful and answered our millions of annoying questions. They went out of their way to help us and I would recommend this backpackers to anyone. It was very clean and had a really good atmosphere. Thanks!

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Prague, Czech Republic
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43 reviews 43 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Definitely nothing bad about this place and style of lodging, however, being in Iceland before, I have accustomised myself for a different type of guesthouses. When we arrived, we waited for a while, the bar place was packed. There is a certain system to a room and bed numbering, you have to sleep in a bed which you were assigned.... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013 via mobile

We have slept here in a share room for a one night and everything was just like you expect from backpacker accommodation. Welcome drink was a bonus, staff was fine and rooms were clean. The location is little bit noisy because the house is on the main shopping street in Akureyri.

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Teignmouth
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Having checked it out on tripadvisor, we knew what to expect, but was still taken in by this places charms, facilities and employees. We were based on the top floor, all key fob entry to your level and room, so great security. Room was fresh and had everything you would expect a good hostel to provide. We had a nice... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

I went in a skiing trip for the weekend with people from school. We had a whole floor for ourselves, which was very nice. Everything about the hostel was excellent; The location is awesome, it is located right in the center of Akureyri. The staff was very nice, always at your service. The food, the brunch and breakfast took me... More

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Caracas, Venezuela
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22 reviews 22 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

Greatplace, clean rooms, very friendly peopla at the desk, free drink of welcome, good ambient, sauna for free, clean bathrooms and showers. Breakfast ok. very well located. Its in the main commercial street of the town

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Reykjavik, Iceland
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

I went to Akureyri for a ski-trip with my school in Jan 2013. We were a group of approx. 100 people and had the hostel all for ourselves. This hostel is great, so clean and the staff were very helpful :) They even suggested party-games and gave us some good tips for pub-crawling. The location is also great, right in... More

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Aspen, Colorado
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56 reviews 56 reviews
40 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

This place was great! Super clean, nice staff- they even have a sauna! The bar was nice and there is a great brewery type place down the street. We were the only ones in our 6 person room and the staff made us a nice simple breakfast in the morning. The fire alarm did go off at about 2am but... More

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Barcelona, Spain
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46 reviews 46 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

What I liked best about the place is the location! Its right in the center of town so its easy to walk to everything. Reasonably clean and comfortable for a hostel. The staff are friendly and helpful.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

We paid slightly more than when I'd looked up rates for that weekend a few weeks in advance but it was still very affordable (less than the hostel in Reykjavik on a weeknight). Its got a neat decorative style with lots of space to hang out outside of your room, old airplane seats next to overstuffed couches etc. There's a... More

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Address: Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri 600, Iceland
Region: Iceland > Northeast Region > Akureyri
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Ranked #2 of 7 Speciality lodging in Akureyri
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