Hafnarstræti Hostel located in Akureyri, based on user reviews, presents a comfortable and convenient stay with its unique blend of amenities and location advantages. Guests have shared their varied experiences, highlighting several positive aspects along with some areas for improvement.
1/5
Safety index
95 out of 100
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Hafnarstræti Hostel
8.3
(1,655 ratings)
Akureyri, Iceland -
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210 m Akureyri Church
Nearby Hof
840 m Akureyri Botanical Garden
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
- Central Location: Situated in the heart of the city, providing easy access to local attractions and amenities.
- Friendly Staff: The hospitality and helpfulness of the staff are frequently commended, enhancing the overall guest experience.
- Modern Facilities: Equipped with updated and clean facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay.
- Value for Money: Many guests find the pricing reasonable for the quality of service and location.
- Social Atmosphere: A vibrant communal area that fosters social interactions among travelers.
Area for improvement
- Noise Levels: Some reviews mention that the noise from the street or communal areas can be a concern, particularly at night.
- Limited Privacy: The communal nature of some accommodations can detract from personal privacy.
- Room Size: A few guests have noted that the rooms can be quite small, especially when fully occupied.
- Occasional Cleanliness Issues: Although generally clean, there have been occasional mentions of cleanliness lapses.
- Parking: Limited parking availability poses a challenge for those traveling with vehicles.
Amenities
Kitchen
Microwave
Living/Dining area
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free 24-hour offsite parking
8.3RateScore
Total 1,655 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
8.3
9.0
booking
1,538 Reviews
8.3 / 10
expedia
117 Reviews
9.0 / 10
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
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General Info
Total number of rooms 62
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
10Download
122Upload
101Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
89 out of 100
Very Safe
Nighttime safety
83 out of 100
Very Safe
Akureyri safety index
95
Overall Safety Index
Very Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
95 out of 100
Women safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
83
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
100
Property safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of theft.
96
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
91
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
100
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
20
Overall Crime index
Minimal
An average rating of the crime categories
20 out of 100
Property crime severity
Low
27
Mugging or robbery 16/100
Car theft 15/100
Car break-ins 23/100
Home break-ins 20/100
Violent crime severity
Minimal
16
Physical attacks 16/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 12/100
Other crime severity
Minimal
14
Insult or harassment in public 16/100
Corruption or bribery 16/100
Drug problem 38/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$1.7
Coffee
$2 - $4.7
Beer 0.5L
$2.2
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$11 - $23.4
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$60.2 - $133.8
Bottle of mid-range wine
$16.7
McMeal at McDonalds
$13.3 - $16.7
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$2 - $3
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.8 - $2.1
Mobile phone monthly plan
$20 - $66.9
Fitness club, monthly fee
$46.8 - $55.2
Weather In Akureyri
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°F
Precipitation In Akureyri
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Air Quality
Good
PM2.58
PM1012
15
Air quality is acceptable and pollution poses no health risk. Enjoy outdoor activities as normal.
Drinkable Water Quality
Poor
Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.
Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 16:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
No pets or service animals