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Reviews of Hafnarstræti Hostel

Hafnarstræti 99-101, 600 Akureyri, Iceland

#11 of 19 hotels in Akureyri

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Review score

Based on 608 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location, easy check in, clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The capsules don’t insulate the noises at all and one can hear them opening and closing whenever anyone enters or leaves theirs

    Easy self check in system, plenty of bathrooms, kitchen and a terrace.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Fascinating Design
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathrooms (9 in total) were all weirdly taken at 7:30 am-8:00 am in the morning. I looked, and not all rooms had lights on through the under-door crack. That led me to think that some rooms were purposely kept locked and unused? I had to wait 15 minutes to use the restroom in the morning, and it was not very busy at all. So, if this is the case, that would be very inefficient.

    1. The check-in process was very easy. The owners sent out a very specific instruction the morning of, and I easily found my way to the hotel and retrieved the key card to our pod. 2. The pod is very spacious and easily fits your backpacks/tote bags, i.e., non-luggage items. The technology is also very cool, allowing you to control lights and locking mechanisms from inside the pod. The temperature felt just right, never too cool or too hot. 3. GUEST PARKING is the public parking lot on the street right next to the hotel. 1-2 minute walk. Free overnight. Very convenient. 4. The kitchen is large, clean, and very organized. They have a large walk-in fridge, and everyone who wants to put food in the fridge gets their own individually labeled basket. 5. Nice recreational spaces and ample room to put your carry-ons and checked bags.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    7.0
    Location 10/10 - the pods are more for a dormitory style feel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The one gripe I have is that the pods are not soundproof; really important detail that I thought they would cut out extraneous noise. They don't. Privacy is fine and the general facilities are great - Really good.

    The location was superb. The facilities themselves are quite snazzy and have a modern feel. I was genuinely looking forward to the 'pod' experience.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Great hostel to spend a night while in Akureyri, highly recommend for solo travelers on a budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were a few miscommunications, everything worked out in the end.

    Very cozy unique place to stay on a budget

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Host is quite unfriendly especially if you are around during the night. Kicked us out of the common area immediately after 22:00, which was his right of course, but in an unnecessarily aggressive way in our opinion. Also when I came back in the night he wanted to know which was my capsule in an accusatory way while I was just walking back to my pod quietly. Happened the same to my friend. I guess they must have a lot of bad experiences with the night life, but we found the behaviour a bit unnecessary.

    Capsules are comfortable, cool, and provide more privacy than standard hostels (not so much for noise though) The rest pf the hostel is very good too, nice shared areas, kitchen, clean showers and bathrooms

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Zero sound isolation so when kids cried in the middle of the night it was very hearable.

    Seamless check in and check out, very nice cabins, very clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    bring earplugs :)

    Good kitchen and bathroom facilities. Comfortable pillows. Reasonable price.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    8.0
    The staff was very helpful, although I did not like the inpersonal check in and out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The capsules were really nice but they do not protect against noise and there are lights inside that don’t turn off.

    The location was wonderful and there was free coffee and a nice kitchen.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    8.0
    nice and cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    cool pods

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    7.0
    Dissapointed by the capsule
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The quiet hours are ignored and it was always noisy. The capsule was a big disappointment, all plastic and creaking at evey move. We could hear every noise from the capsule above or near us. The fan inside is also very noisy and overall the capsule is not soundproof at all. TV and USB ports are almost useless.

    The location is perfect, right in the city center. Great for big groups, especially teenagers. The bathrooms are ok and have showers, there is a large and nice breakfast/dining area and also a kitchen with all that you might need.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner is way too nice, there was a group about 40 of them, no lie, of French kids that stayed and didn't follow any of the rules posted everywhere. They spoke English but refuse to stay quiet during quiet hours. They kept everyone up till 2am, just talking and playing near the sleeping capsules. They flooded the showers, and left it in a mess. The experience of the hostel was very nice and relaxing until those kids showed up. They took up three of the big tables in the kitchen hall, and were loud and obnoxious. The kitchen closed at ten and they would start making dinner at 930pm. Smh. It was terrible.

    The capsule is nice. There is a charger in there, a little tv and headphones. They have a shared kitchen, a little coffee station and a living room.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    7.0
    Nice place and very clean and in a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Only thing I didn't like was the only way to get up to the hostel was the stairs. As I have a problem with my hip it was very hard to get my luggage up and down the stairs

    The common room was very nice and is very big. The bathrooms were clean and the kitchen was nice. It was my 1st time actually using a kitchen at a hostel. Loved the pods as they gave great privacy. It was in a great location and the staff was very helpful

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    7.0
    Good for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds/capsules are not really comfortable, there is no way to store your luggage safely during the night. The staff that I had to call multiple times because of unclear instructions was really rude and quite unhelpful.

    The facilities are really ice and it’s well located.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Varying quality of showers

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charging 1000 ISK for a towel sucks. Like I’d get if you wanted an extra one for something, but it seems on par with how nickel and dime-y Iceland has become. We had some hostel mates who weren’t super respectful of the kitchen or shared space. Not the property’s fault, but in general in Iceland you find people staying in hostels who wouldn’t normally use them, and don’t know how to share space well.

    The beds are comfortable and the kitchen is big enough to accommodate a lot of people. The staff is also really friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing specifically. Maybe it would be nice to have a bigger storage for the luggage.

    An experience never tried before (to sleep in a capsule). The bed was quite comfortable and also the bathrooms were clean. The kitchen was well equipped (with all you may need for cooking), with also a fridge room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Capsules are plastic and have squeaky stairs and this stressed me out especially during the night. One card for DOUBLE capsule is a bit uncomfortable in case of for ex. showers

    Great atmosphere, really nice and Helpful personel. Super localisation in the middle of Downtown. A loft of things available in common kitchen (baking poder, sugar etc.)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    7.0
    Good for a short stay, not a long one.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were thin and uncomfortable, not for people with hurt backs. Kitchen felt messy and unorganized.

    Location and theme.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside is that i couldn't check out early

    The kitchen facilities were really good and the pod were clean and pleasant.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is great. The place has complete kitchen so solo traveller like me can enjoy cook our own dishes since the food price here is pretty expensive

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    9.0
    Exciting Space Cabin in the city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could use some better storing - like lockers with a key so you don’t have to carry all your valuable belongings into the bed….

    Fun experience to sleep in a space cabin! Nice and tidy establishment, kitchen was a bit closed off but usable. Great location in the middle of the Main Street - bars, cafes and restaurants were easy to reach. Uncomplicated check-in - I’d come again :)

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff. Everything was nice and clean and great location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lighting within the pods is blue I would prefer a soft yellow or white lighting and the fan included as part of the capsule is so underpowered and it was slightly uncomfortable within the pod (although not enough to interfere with my sleep and it was unusually warm while I was in Iceland). The street parking Infront of the hostel is now closed off so parking is now a short walk (<5mins) and you can park for free between 16:00 and 10:00 which was fine for me as I was out exploring between those times

    The self check in was easy and the video explaining the use of the capsules gave all the information you needed. The common rooms and kitchen were very clean and comfortable to hand out with with even a small games room available until 22:00 and very quiet when I was there. It's also well located with plenty of places to head out to after a busy day exploring. Overall perfectly happy with my choice to stay here.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    8.0
    very nice for price would 100% recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Capsule Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a bit to hard to sleep on and the temperature in the capsule was to hot but otherwise everything was nice

    almost everything

    Stayed in May 2025

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