It is Iceland's second largest urban area and has a cold climate. Sites includes different museums, churches, and botanical gardens.
Akureyri Backpackers is a family run and friendly hostel in the heart of Akureyri. If you're looking for budget accommodation, food or just drink in Akureyri, look no further. Akureyri Backpackers offers comfortable and affordable accommodation for travellers who are looking for a base to explore the magical wonders of North Iceland. The hostel is an ideal basecamp for you and it‘s only an hour‘s drive to the nature paradise of Lake Myvatn and the whale watching and fishing town of Husavik.....So if you're looking for a place to sleep, room or just a bed you have come to the right place. Where is Akureyri Backpackers? Well, we‘re slap bang in the middle of town, located on the main street in downtown Akureyri. This means we‘re extremely confident you won‘t get lost and forget where we are. Check out the street view from google We think our location is perfect for a number of reasons. Shopping is a hop, skip and a jump away, sightseeing is right on our doorstep and getting around couldn‘t be easier. We‘re surrounded by coffee houses, bars and restaurants and there‘s always something going on. Looking to connect with nature? The lovely geothermally heated swimming pool is just a minute away, as is the world‘s most northerly botanical garden (with a fantastic cafe) and did we mention there‘s a great fjord, Eyjafjörður, with mountain views just around the corner!
