Title: Akureyri Backpackers - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Akureyri Backpackers Hostel with a sauna, steps from Centre for Visual Arts ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12830000/12821500/12821401/bf393d97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12830000/12821500/12821401/9da6a4f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12830000/12821500/12821401/b7ca2a51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Studio | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12830000/12821500/12821401/8c4352de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12830000/12821500/12821401/e15a3b7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in central Akureyri, this hostel offers social spaces and quiet retreats. Guests can sip coffee in the cozy café, enjoy the arcade/game room, or relax in the sauna. The Centre for Visual Arts is nearby for local culture enthusiasts. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Laundry - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 16 - Oct. 17](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=12821401&PinnedHotelID=12821401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=12821401&PinnedHotelID=12821401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 17 - Oct. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=12821401&PinnedHotelID=12821401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=12821401&PinnedHotelID=12821401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=12821401&PinnedHotelID=12821401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=12821401&PinnedHotelID=12821401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=12821401&PinnedHotelID=12821401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=12821401&PinnedHotelID=12821401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12830000/12821500/12821401/52428822.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom (4-Beds) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating - 140 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Family Room (6-Beds)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12830000/12821500/12821401/9f4527e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room (6-Beds) ### Highlights Heating - 140 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 6 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12830000/12821500/12821401/e15a3b7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room (4-Beds) ### Highlights Heating - 129 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Double Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12830000/12821500/12821401/20423d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Shared Bathroom 7.2 Good 5 reviews ### Highlights Heating - 140 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAkureyri-Hotels-Akureyri-Backpackers.h12821401.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAkureyri-Hotels-Akureyri-Backpackers.h12821401.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C65.68141%2C-18.09005&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w7q_04XKb2lVaMqtA7rbXDmP5u4=) Hafnarstraeti 98, Akureyri, 600 #### What's nearby - Akureyri Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Akureyri Botanical Garden - 11 min walk - 0.9 km - University of Akureyri - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Forest Lagoon - 6 min drive - 4.3 km #### Getting around - Akureyri (AEY) - 5 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Centrum Kitchen & Bar - ‬1 min walk - ‪Akureyri Backpackers - ‬1 min drive - ‪Vitinn - ‬10 min walk - ‪Pylsuvagninn Hafnarstræti - ‬2 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Akureyri Backpackers Hostel near Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall Located close to Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church, Akureyri Backpackers provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), extended parking, and luggage storage - Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and ATM/banking services Room features All guestrooms at Akureyri Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi. 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Parking included - Free WiFi - Soundproof rooms 8.6 Excellent 490 reviews CA $122 CA $145 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=16774222&PinnedHotelID=16774222&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Secured extended parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Sauna - Ski passes ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - ATM - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (once per stay) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar near toilet - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - 1 building - 100% renewable energy - 4 floors - Built in 1923 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - noon) Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk, lockbox ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person - Towels fee: EUR 4 (or guests may bring their own) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted This property uses geothermal energy Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Akureyri Backpackers Hostel Akureyri Backpackers Akureyri Backpackers Akureyri Akureyri Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Akureyri Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Akureyri ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Akureyri Backpackers pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Akureyri Backpackers? > As of Oct 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akureyri Backpackers on Oct 30, 2025 start from CA $99.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Akureyri-Hotels-Akureyri-Backpackers.h12821401.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Akureyri Backpackers? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. ### What time is check-out at Akureyri Backpackers? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is Akureyri Backpackers located? > Located in Akureyri City Center, this hostel is steps from Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church. Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Akureyri Backpackers Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 4 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8.4/10 Staff & service ### 7.0/10 Amenities ### 8.2/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Benedetto Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Excellent location ##### Benedetto Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### John Oct 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service You have to rent a towel for $5 to take a shower in the basement. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tsvi Sep 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Overall it was ok. We stayed at the fourth floor, which was quiet, but the showers were in the basement and one had to go thru the bar at the ground floor to get there. The reception was at the bar counter and it was noisy and hard to understand house rules. Lastly the receptionist wasn’t too interested or inclined to provide additional details. ##### Tsvi Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jennifer Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Amenities Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Room and bathroom good but fighting seagulls at 2 am in the back alley was very unpleasant. Also no kitchen facilities - essential if you call yourself a hostel and showers in the basement through the pub no great situation. Fun place, nice atmosphere and great pub in the middle of it all. ##### Jennifer Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa Apr 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The check-in was uncomplicated. The rooms are equipped with the most necessary and clean. Only the showers could have been a bit cleaner. The hostel has a good location. You can reach many sights in Akureyri by foot. ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elissa Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The shared facilities were the best for camping. The pods we slept in felt great although we flipped the mattress, the space the had many outlets, ample heat and insulated walls. Surrounding the area with cool walking paths to a lake and the waterfall by the restaurant was amazing! It's a dark zone to see the sky perfectly at night! ##### Elissa Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Buffy Feb 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities super great place ##### Buffy Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roxanne Abder Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Charming backpackers hostel. Clean and centrally located. Restaurant/bar on first floor ##### Roxanne Abder Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca Mar 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was a homey atmosphere and right at the center of everything in the city. The staff was very helpful and kind and check in was very easy. ##### Rebecca Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen Mar 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities My boyfriend and I had a fantastic stay! The staff was unbelievably friendly and easy to talk to. The dorms were spacious and clean and we had the best time! I highly recommend it! ##### Kristen Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex May 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay if you are looking for a hostel to make friends, have a great location within the city, enjoy Iceland. A little loud at times but that is to be expected. ##### Alex Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Duanjun Jul 11, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The conditions at this hotel are extremely poor. The rooms lack basic amenities, including toilets, washbasins, chairs, and towels, and provide only two beds. The second floor has about eight rooms, accommodating over 50 people, but everyone shares just two toilets and washbasins, which is highly inconvenient. A noisy bar downstairs adds to the discomfort. User reviews on Travelocity rate the hotel as “Excellent,” but these likely refer to the bar rather than the accommodations. Most unacceptable is the pricing policy: the earlier you book, the higher the price, and reservations are non-cancelable. I booked a room six months in advance for $300, while a week-long stay was only $150. I strongly advise against booking here. This is not a standard hotel; it’s the worst I’ve ever stayed in—overpriced, poorly equipped, and far below typical hotel standards. The booking price does not reflect the abysmal facilities and conditions. ##### Duanjun Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michele May 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities An original Akureyri building. In the middle of the shopping strip. Free parking one block away from 4pm-10am; totally free on weekends. Walkable to see all of the sights including the Harbor or Old Towne. They will also make Tour Arrangements for you. Close to the Forest Lagoon, which is open 10am-12am. Convenient to Husavik for Whale Watching and Puffin Sightings. Please note that shower facilities are in the basement. Each floor has multiple WCs and sinks. For a fee, there is a Laundry. It really doesn’t get dark in Akureyri so bring an Eye Mask. The Bar can get a little loud since there is outdoor seating. If this bothers you, bring earplugs. It did not bother me; I live near an airport and usually sleep with a lamp on! The only minus would be the rude Guests who don’t flush the toilets during the night. Not cool! ##### Michele Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Rana Aug 19, 2024 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Very noisy and not clean ##### Rana Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Aazon Sep 15, 2023 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities According to other reviews, this hostel used to have a kitchen (which was ripped out) and the restaurant below plays music till 11pm. Facilities are below par for a hostel - please avoid ##### Aazon ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Aug 17, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It was a terrible stay. Worst place we ever stayed. I wish I could give a negative rating. Very noisy, cannot sleep at all. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Lauren Sep 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Decent place for cheap Good cheap spot for a night. Definitely had a college vibe to it, people up partying late. The room was nice and big with lots of outlets. The showers were not so great. I didn't mind them being in the basement so much, but it's the kind of shower you want to wear flip flops in, and mine completely flooded out into the main area, luckily I was the only one in there. At least the shower stalls are large! ##### Lauren Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Leigh Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 3 nights in Akureyri I had the double room. It is very basic, a bed, a small table with 2 chairs, 2 bedside tables, a bin, a mirror on the wall and some hooks for hanging clothes. The bed was very comfortable, you can adjust the heating to your liking so my room was always comfortably warm. The shared toilet facilities on my floor (3rd floor) were great...clean and always stocked. I cannot comment on food or the showers as I did not use those options. But the showers are accessible next to the bar, but you will have to go down the stairs and past the restaurant/bar to get there. Be aware this is a hostel and it will get very noisy on a Saturday night, there is no soundproofing. Bit the Sunday and Monday I had the floor to myself so it was quiet. Overall I had a good stay there. If you book any tours with a pickup service, they will pick you up outside the entrance. And do have a hotdog or two from the van down the road, they are good! ##### Leigh Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew May 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Decent Price & Stay Booked a private room with shared bathroom at the hostel. I arrived very late but had received the self check in instructions via email. All was good and I was able to get to my room without incident. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The communal washing area and toilets were close which was helpful. I had a good nights sleep with the only problem being that all my electronics that I had put on charge overnight failed to charge. The next morning I discovered that when I turn the bedroom light out the socket I had them plugged into also turned off. Frustrating but what can you do. If anyone from the hostel is reading this then it would be a good idea to label these sockets with a warning. Most parking in the centre of Akureyri is paid so I left my car in a car park over night and used the Easy Park app to work out how much I had to pay and pay for it. Worked perfectly. I had my own breakfast which I ate in my room and then checked out, which was just matter of closing the door behind me. My experience was good overall and I would definitely use again, especially if the price is right. ![Stair well](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7efdcbde-1b88-47d7-928e-b0728af547d5-1747859622480.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Hostel info](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3ca58f9a-4364-4ec8-948b-e80c28a34bda-1747859623262.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Private room](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9948a9d7-74a5-4cce-a3eb-c69747b2fdba-1747859621680.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Shared bathroom](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f6fb7312-5dd6-4a5a-b3c8-151b7574898a-1747859622094.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Matthew Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Scott Mar 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities It's a wonderful property but this is NOT family friendly. It is really clean and location is really convenient to shopping and dining. Double edged sword - there is a bar on the main floor and it is extremely loud, until 1am or later on weekends making it nearly impossible for children to sleep. Might be quieter during the week but would certainly not recommend with kids on the weekend (maybe I should have known better). However, if a party atmosphere with some friends is what you are looking for I would imagine this spot would be a blast. ##### Scott Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ehab Jul 4, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities One of the worst stays in a hostel, especially in Iceland. On the property details it lists a guest kitchen and a laundromat but neither are actually available there. They listed free parking but the one they suggested was actually paid and a bit far. The place was also very noisy and creaked a lot when people passed through. It doesn't help that the hostel is above the bar which can get very loud. Even the soap outside the toilets was empty and the WiFi was a but dodgy. ##### Ehab ### 6/10 Okay #### Tobias Sep 26, 2025 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Das Ganze erinnert eher an einen Irish Pub mit Gästezimmern im OG. Nichts gegen Irish Pubs, wir lieben Irish Pubs und auch dieser Laden ist als Kneipe wirklich top und cool. Aber man muss wissen, dass es direkt ohne Tür aus dem Gastraum in den offenen Flur geht. Sämtlicher Lärm und der harte Geruch von Frittenfett und gebratenem Fisch zieht einmal schön durch das Treppenhaus in alle Rtagen, bis nach oben durch. Es riecht überall in den Fluren nach Imbiss, was wir ziemlich ekelig fanden. Die Zimmer sind davon verschont. Ganz oben hört man auch nichts mehr vom Lärm, nur ganz leicht Musik und manchmal Stimmen. Weiter unten muß es fies sein. Und die Wäbde sind so dünn, dass man jede Unterhaltung aus dem Nachbarzimmer hört. Alle Böden sind aus Holz, man hört jede/n der nachts auf Toilette geht oder morgens um 5 mit dem Rollkoffer daa Backpackers verlässt. An Schlaf ist dann nicht mehr zu denken. Mag sein, dass es für eine Jugenherberge reicht aber wir würden nächstes Mal immer ein Hotel in Akureyri bevorzugen. ##### Tobias Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniela Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Daniela Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### LETIZIA AURORA Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### LETIZIA AURORA Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Franco May 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ostello a 4 stelle Ostello accogliente e ben servito, in zona centralissima. 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