Akranes
Akranes
Suðurgata 32
Akranes
Islândia
Tel.
(+354) 868 3332
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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 rocks, 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 The agreement was originally made in an effort to protect and utilize exceptional ecosystems particularly with stocks of ducks, geese and other wetland species in mind.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 rocks, 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
Capacidade do albergue (camas)
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Total de camas |
| Número de quartos: | 4 | 3 | 2 | 25 |
Horário de funcionamento
| Horário de funcionamento (diário/semanal): | Reception open 8:00-10:00 and 17:00-22:00. |
| Horário de funcionamento (no ano): | Open all year round |
Mapa de ruas e planejamento de rota
Como chegar
| Ônibus: | 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. |
| Estacionamento: | Free parking at the hostel |
| Localização: | 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. |
Atrações
 | Centro cultural nas proximidades | | Museus/galerias de arte nas proximidades |
| Localização no centro da cidade | | Locais históricos nas proximidades |
| Rio/porto/lago nas proximidades | | Área para caminhadas |
| Atrações principais nas proximidades | | Piscina no albergue ou nas proximidades |
| Vida noturna na área | | Restaurantes nas proximidades |
| Shopping center/mercado nas proximidades | | Instalações de lazer nas proximidades |
| Albergue com praia ou próximo do mar | | Área montanhosa |
| Encontre-se com outros viajantes! Leia as dicas sobre o que fazer em Akranes |
Instalações
 | Quartos para família |  | Lençóis para alugar |
 | Sala de TV |  | Cozinha para uso dos hóspedes |
 | Grupos são bem-vindos |  | Salas comuns |
 | Acesso à internet |  | Aceitam-se cartões de crédito |
 | Apenas para homens |  | Apenas para mulheres |
 | Viajantes desacompanhados são bem-vindos |  | Guarda-malas |
 | Quarto/área para não fumantes |  | Loja de artigos básicos no albergue ou proximidades |
 | Jardim |  | As tarifas incluem impostos locais |
 | Loja de bicicletas no albergue |  | Churrasco |