My ItineraryHostel Kópasker
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Address
Kópasker
Akurgerði 7
Kópasker
Iceland
Tel. +354 465-2314 / 861-2314
hostel@kopasker.is
Customer Rating
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews Kópasker
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15 Aug 2011 Massimo, Italy
Brand New Hostel. GREAT! everything was clean, new and well maintained. Very nice the reading area with lots of interesting books. The kitchen is also well equipped and absolutely clean. The manager was very kind. Comfortable atmosphere, strongly suggested!!!
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12 Aug 2011 Sylvia, England & Wales
It needs to be made clear that there is nowhere in Kopasker to buy food or eat it in a restaurant. The hostel does not provide breakfast, so all food must be taken in- nothing is available locally.
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11 Aug 2011 Clayton, USA
very nice staff in a very small town setting.
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07 Aug 2011 Laura, Spain
Magnific youth hostel, very clean and confortable. The view from the kitchen is amazing: you can see the beach and maybe some seal. The atmosphere is very calm and quiet. I´ll be return there!
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07 Aug 2011 Luca, Italy
One of the best hostels ever visited. For sure, the northernmost! The owner is very friendly and helpful, all common spaces and rooms are nice and comfortable, there's a very big library and also a piano.
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05 Aug 2011 Laurent, Belgium
The hostel is great except for one thing: payments can only be made in local currency in cash - this is particularly odd given that Iceland is virtually a cashless society where everything can be paid with credit card.
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02 Aug 2011 Anita, Hong Kong
The host is very nice. The location is great to explore Dettifoss and Asbrygi. A very comfortable hostel.
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28 Jul 2011 Pilar, Spain
Thank you Benni. You are the best!
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28 Jul 2011 Sonja, Belgium
Price is a little to high!
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23 Jun 2011 Barbara, Germany
very peaceful and cosy hostel with a very likeable host
Hostel Overview
Kópasker is a small village in the north-east part of Iceland. It´s economy is built around services for the surrounding sheepfarms. The Hostel is located in the centre of the town with all necessary services close by. Appr. 33 km from Kópasker is Ásbyrgi which is part of the National Park Jökulsárgljúfur. In the National Park are many interesting places like Hljóðaklettur and Forvöð. Dettifoss is the most powerful waterfall in Europe, but there are also smaller waterfalls in Jökulsá, like Hafragilsfoss and Vígabergsfoss. Many species of birds are found in Melrakkaslétta. Rauðinúpur (which is 30 km from Kópasker hostel) is an ideal place for bird watchers. Best time of the year to observe the birds are in May and September/October. At Snartastaðir there is a very good folk museum. Next Hostels: Akureyri, 191 km - Ytra Lón, 135 kmQuiet place with a lot of activities if desired.
Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | A bus goes from Akureyri to Kópasker and Þórshöfn five days a week (Monday to Friday). |
| Parking: | At or near hostel |
| Location: | Located in the north eastern part of Iceland |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | City centre location |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Kópasker |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Sheets for hire |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Garden |  | Green Hostel |
 | Playground |  | Sports |
 | Rates include local tax |  | Cycle store at Hostel |