Hafnarstræti 99-101, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
#10 of 20 hotels in Akureyri
Guests' ChoiceBased on 631 hostel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 May 2024
Ida
TaiwanTableware is not clean enough. It is on 2 floors and the capsule space is small . It is recommended not to bring too much luggage, or just can put them at share space.
Location is good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Kirsty
United KingdomPlace was a bit difficult to find initially, and bed not the comfiest. Also was a bit hot as you are enclosed in.
Location was great, and when I had an issue getting in staff were really helpful. Great kitchen and dining area.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Karl
IcelandThe plastic pods are very cool, but in no way are they soundproof. If someone is talking on their phone in their pod, or stands next to your bunk while chatting at a normal volume, you will hear them very clearly. Bring earplugs and you will be able to control your privacy. There is no secure luggage storage, there is only the pod. Once you check out, your bags are your responsibility. If you arrive before check-in there is no room or staff desk that can keep your bags for you.
Super clean and spacious in the common areas, somewhat drinkable coffee, best location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Yanghsiao
TaiwanUnfortunately, I couldn't find a hair dryer and I asked customer service but there was no reply.
The location is very convenient and the environment is quite clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Raymond
VietnamThe location is very accessible and staff are so accomy
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Malin
SwedenIt was really warm inside the capsule so if you'r used to sleeping in 17 celcius this is not it. My headset didn't work this time.
This was my second time staying here. Good staff, great kitchen facilities, good space for hang out and right in the centrum. Quiet and free coffee. If you have a problem you can phone the staff 24/7
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Tan
AustraliaFantastic kitchen facilities
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Aurore
FranceVery original and funny concept. The capsule was comfortable and enough spacious. There is a screen with chrome cast in the capsule. The receptionist was very kind and helpful. Great location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Peter
SlovakiaIts not like i dont like it but im tall so if u are about 2 meters tall then u ll not sleep very well :D
Really unique experience. U are sleeping in boxes similar when u are traveling on boat. Inside its cozy got tv, headphones, interesting lights, comfort bed. Got a lot of toilets, bathrooms and big kitchen with a lot of eqquipment u can bake, cook its like restaurant kitchen with big dinning room.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Daniela
IsraelIts the first time staying in capsules, and it wasn't that comfy for us (the general idea of capsules), but the price was very fair. In my opinion, there are not enough bathrooms, especially when we arrived - everything was taken
For us its the first time staying in capsules. For us it wasn't that comfy (the general idea of capsules), but the price was fair. The location is very good! The kitchen/Lobi is very nice and clean, you can cook there or just sit and work.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Loredana
RomaniaUnfortunately you can hear everything in the tubes especially if above is someone that moves a lot or in my case a lady with her child that was nosy all night . I guess if it’s only one person above it’s ok but I guess this hostel it’s not for young children up to 5 6 years to stay if they are not used to travel in different conditions.
Really nice location and the lady at the reception really nice and accommodating.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Kelsey
AustraliaIt was in the centre. Everything was close.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Aleksandra
PolandNo towels included in the price, they can be rentę extra charge
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Sash
SloveniaThe capsules beds werent that comfortable and it was really load since there were a lot of people
Great location and good price
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Zachary
United KingdomThe pods are not very comfortable and you can hear every noise from the pods around you. There are lots of lights in the pod that kept us awake along with the noises. However decent for a cheap hostel.
Extremely well located and very good value for money. The kitchen and bathroom facilities are very good and very clean. The staff were friendly.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Maria
GermanyCapsule was a bit cheap looking on the inside. What was actually annoying is how squeaky the capsules were. If we moved even a little bit it was really loud and the capsules around us would shake, too.
It was a unique experience to sleep in a pod! We loved it. There were many toilets and bathrooms available, fully equipped kitchen, large playroom and large dinning area. Capsules were very easy to use. Close to the harbour and the center. Generally a good experience.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Fanny
IcelandMore noise cancellation
The experience
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Dale
United StatesThe capsules provide visual privacy (but they are not soundproof).
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Tomas
Slovakia- no locker room for baggage
- capsules! - location in town center - free tea and coffee - nice lounge with biliard
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Lina
NorwaySleeping in a capsule pod was a new experience, though not sure if it is one that I´d like to repeat anytime soon. The walls of the capsule provide privacy but do not block any sound, and with 32 capsules in a big room there is bound to be noise. Important to note is that there were no windows in the room where the capsules were, and even though there is a fan inside each capsule it still got quite warm.
The hostel is in the direct city centre of Akuyreri. We came by car and it was easy to find parking nearby. Lots of bathrooms, all with a shower. Very clean everywhere which was appreciated. Big communal kitchen with everything you need to cook a full meal.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Alicia
SpainNo major complaints. Perhaps there could be more room to leave your shoes downstairs (shoes are not allowed inside the hostel, but the space downstairs is a little small for everyone's shoes when the hostel is full).
The capsules are easy to use and allow for privacy compared to a regular hostel with shared rooms (althgough they don't do much about the noise). Check-in after hours was available: they sent us a code for the door and another code for a locker where we could find the keycard for our capsules. The beds inside the capsule are comfortable. Double-bed capsules are big enough for two people to sleep and even keep some of your belongings inside. If you're carrying larger backpacks, make sure to bring your own lock for the lockers. There are several individual bathroom stalls with a toilet and a shower, and there was never a long line to use them even when the hostel was almost full. We didn't cook or use the shared fridge, but the kitchen area seemed clean. The dining area was also clean and comfortable. The location is very convenient, in the city center and only a short walk from the whalewatching harbor (which was the focus of our visit). Overall, it is a very good option if you're looking for cheap and convenient accomodation in Akureyri.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Lenka
Czech RepublicCapsules were too plastic :-)
Very nice and symphatic lady at reception who helped, very well equiped kitchen and a block of comfortable bathrooms
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Marek
Czech RepublicNoisy from inside and outside
Nice style of accomodation, very clean, everything available
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Bruce
TaiwanA bit noisy while lots of young people crowded in
Excellent location
Stayed in August 2023
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