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HOSTEL KOPASKER

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KOPASKER 

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Kopasker
Akurgerði 7
Kópasker
670
Iceland
 
Tel. 354-4652314 / 8612314
Fax. 354-4652120

Hostel Details

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 km
 
Quiet place with a lot of activities if desired.

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

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

Prices from

Bed price from: 2100.00 ISK
Single Room: 3700.00 ISK
Double/Twin Room: 5800.00 ISK
3 Bed Private Room: 7150.00 ISK
4 Bed Private Room: 9250.00 ISK

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room: Total
beds
Number of rooms: 2 2 1 14

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):The reception is open 8-22
Opening times (over the year):1 May - 15 October

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