Hafnarstræti Hostel
About this stay
Hafnarstraeti packs sleek capsule-style pods into a basic hostel building three minutes' walk from Akureyri Art Museum and the Miðbær town square, with Centrum Kitchen & Bar a minute away for evenings out. The shared kitchenette and terrace cover self-catering, and air conditioning is a rare inclusion among the destination's budget stock. The 8.8 rating across 313 reviews gives it real credibility rather than a lucky early score, which matters when the format is a capsule bed. Five minutes by taxi from Akureyri Airport, or twelve by public transport, it doubles well as a first or last night before flying, and it suits visitors who plan to spend their days out in town.
- Capsule beds
- Shared kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Walk to Miðbær
Our take
Hafnarstraeti is the clearest downtown option on the destination for solo travellers and budget-focused couples who want to walk to a museum, a square and restaurants rather than drive everywhere. It suits a one or two night city stop better than a longer fjord-based stay, because the capsule format trades space for location. I would book it for a first or last night around a flight, and look elsewhere if you need room for luggage or a family.
Why we love it
- Capsule beds three minutes from the art museum
- Shared kitchenette and terrace
- Air conditioning, rare in budget stays
Why guests love itHafnarstraeti is a two-star capsule hostel three minutes' walk from Akureyri Art Museum and Miðbær square. It has a shared kitchenette, a terrace and air conditioning, and Centrum Kitchen & Bar is a minute away. Guests rate it 8.8 across 313 reviews, and the airport is five minutes by taxi. I would pick it for solo travellers and couples on a one or two night city stop, not for families needing space.
Guest reviews
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