Akureyri Backpackers

Backpackers was a mixed experience for my girlfriend and I... PROs - Location can't be beat. Right in the middle of town; lots of shops and restaurants in the area. - Clean, awesome food, full bar, games/books available, great vibe CONs - You're going to (over)pay for the food and drinks, even given Iceland prices. - Laundry: Once you download the app to pay, you realize they want to charge you 1400kr/$10USD per load, for each of the washer and dryer (so, $20 total to clean and dry a load)

This hostel has all the potential to be a 10, but had poor communication. Staff gave no direction on amenities and facilities on property (all of which are great) and you had to just find them yourself.

Stayed here for a night while driving through Iceland. Great location and great service, problem is that it’s not really a hostel, it’s just a bed. There’s no kitchen, or even a common area for people to relax, just a restaurant, which can be loud. They don’t even have hot water or anything to heat up noodles or something along those lines. Didn’t use the bathroom or shower while I was there. The bedding was also subpar, really small bedsheets, and the pillow was basically a piece of paper.