AKUREYRI BACKPACKERS, Akureyri

Akureyri Backpackers provides double rooms and family rooms. Family room options include four-person and six-person configurations. Sleeping bag accommodations are available with shared bathroom access. Each guestroom provides free WiFi. Double rooms feature parquet floors and heating. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryer. There is no space for extra beds.

The restaurant and bar serves simple and delicious food. The restaurant is the ideal place to meet other travelers and locals. Menu options include burgers, ribs, and tacos. Delicious BRUNCH includes fried egg, sausages, bacon, potato wedges, and pancakes. The food offered is decent pub grub with sensible portions. Guests can sample a pure Icelandic shot that has the taste of caraway seeds.

Akureyri Backpackers serves as a basecamp for nature activities. Guests can swim in geothermally heated outdoor pools. The property can assist with winter sports. Staff can arrange horseback riding, rafting and sightseeing trips. Guests share stories or ask for travelling tips.

Akureyri Backpackers is in the city center of Akureyri and 5 km from Akureyri Airport; a taxi is the easiest transport option. Landmarks near the property include Flora - concept store (0.3 km), Akureyri Botanical Garden (1 km), and Nordurslod (0.5 km). Other nearby attractions include North Iceland Marketing Office (0.3 km), Sigurhaethir (0.3 km), Catholic Church (0.5 km), St. Peter catholic church in Iceland (0.5 km), Graeni Hatturinn (0.3 km), and Matthiasarhus (0.3 km). The guesthouse is an hour's drive to Lake Myvatn. If you like the open road, Akureyri is five hours drive from Reykjavík.

Akureyri Backpackers features friendly staff who can help plan and prepare activities. Guests have access to a communal kitchen. Kista offers a great selection of Icelandic design.