Hostel Akranes
Akranes
Suðurgata 32
300 Akranes
Iceland
Tel.
(+354) 868 3332
Customer Rating
| 89% | |
| 91% | |
| 90% | |
| 91% | |
| 90% | |
| 83% |
The Akranes Hostel is situated in an old and respectable house which used to be the town’s pharmacy. It is located downtown, close to the town square. The rooms are comfortable and nicely furnished, with or without en-suite facilities. Our guests have access to two fully equipped kitchens and a spacious lounge.
The history of Akranes goes all the way back to the Age of Settlement when Irish people of Norwegian descent settled here around 880. For the last few hundred years, the main industry in Akranes has been fishing, but for the few last decades trade and service has grown considerably. In Akranes you will find a thriving sports– and cultural life as well as interesting museums, such as the most comprehensive collection of Icelandic rock, minerals and interesting fossils, the Icelandic sport museum and Akranes folk museum to name a few.
Outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers should find numerous things of interest. The westernmost part of Akranes, called Breiðin, with things reminiscent of the history of fishing in the area, reveals huge breaker waves in windy weather. The closeness to the sea attracts a lot of different kinds of birds. Mt Akrafjall may be accessed by car and offers interesting climbs, and Langisandur beach is close at hand. Magnificent views may be enjoyed over Faxaflói bay, the adjacent mountains and the surrounding areas. North of Akrafjall is Grunnafjordur. Grunnafjordur is one of three wetland habitats in Iceland that are a part of the international Ramsar agreement. The agreement was originally made in an effort to protect and utilize exceptional ecosystems particularly with stocks of ducks, geese and other wetland species in mind.
Akranes has a diverse and friendly community, thriving sports life, and is close to both the capital area and the historically rich areas of West Iceland.
Nearest hostels: Borgarnes 37 km, Reykjavík 50 km
The history of Akranes goes all the way back to the Age of Settlement when Irish people of Norwegian descent settled here around 880. For the last few hundred years, the main industry in Akranes has been fishing, but for the few last decades trade and service has grown considerably. In Akranes you will find a thriving sports– and cultural life as well as interesting museums, such as the most comprehensive collection of Icelandic rock, minerals and interesting fossils, the Icelandic sport museum and Akranes folk museum to name a few.
Outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers should find numerous things of interest. The westernmost part of Akranes, called Breiðin, with things reminiscent of the history of fishing in the area, reveals huge breaker waves in windy weather. The closeness to the sea attracts a lot of different kinds of birds. Mt Akrafjall may be accessed by car and offers interesting climbs, and Langisandur beach is close at hand. Magnificent views may be enjoyed over Faxaflói bay, the adjacent mountains and the surrounding areas. North of Akrafjall is Grunnafjordur. Grunnafjordur is one of three wetland habitats in Iceland that are a part of the international Ramsar agreement. The agreement was originally made in an effort to protect and utilize exceptional ecosystems particularly with stocks of ducks, geese and other wetland species in mind.
Akranes has a diverse and friendly community, thriving sports life, and is close to both the capital area and the historically rich areas of West Iceland.
Nearest hostels: Borgarnes 37 km, Reykjavík 50 km
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 4 | 3 | 2 | 25 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception open 8:00-10:00 and 17:00-22:00. |
| Opening times (over the year): | Open all year round |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Several buses run daily between Akranes and the center of Reykjavík, with a stop-over in Mosfellsbær town. There are also buses between Akranes and Borgarnes. |
| Parking: | Free parking at the hostel |
| Location: | The hostel is situated in 3 minutes walking distance from the old center of Akranes town, called Akratorg, and the shopping street. 5 minutes walk to the harbour. |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Nightlife nearby | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Mountainous/hilly area |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Akranes |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Sheets for hire |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Male only |  | Female only |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Garden |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |  | BBQ |
Customer Reviews Akranes
| 05 Sep 2011 Greg, England & Wales | 87% | |
| A little bit cramped but very welcoming | ||
| 24 Aug 2011 Ashley, Australia | 90% | |
| The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Very pleasant to deal with. | ||
| 24 Aug 2011 Richard, England & Wales | 97% | |
| The warden was very helpful with advice about what to visit in the area. This was a good start to our visit to Iceland. | ||
| 13 Aug 2011 Marie, Sweden | 77% | |
| The room was nice and fresh but it was located in the basement viewing the dustbins. | ||
| 17 Jul 2011 Barwiss@Club-Internet.Fr, France | 57% | |
| was not informed before that i will be sent in the annex without any kitchen facility | ||
| 14 Jul 2011 Sarah, USA | 90% | |
| We had a double, and it was huge, had its own bathroom, and looked as nice as a guesthouse! The kitchen was ample and the other visitors were quiet. I loved it, very relaxing. | ||
| 05 Jul 2011 Eduardas, Lithuania | 100% | |
| Just missed the box dedicated for paper waste - it was available in many other hostels | ||
| 05 Jul 2011 Rebecca, Germany | 97% | |
| One of the best hostels in Iceland! Especially the Living Room is very comfortable and beautiful. | ||
| 03 Jul 2011 Ólöf, Iceland | 100% | |
| algjört æði :) þökkum kærlega fyrir okkur :) | ||
| 25 Jun 2011 Yukiko, Germany | 97% | |
| Nice staff, comfortable and quite place to stay. | ||
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