Welcome
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 free WiFi, two fully equipped kitchens and a spacious lounge. 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.
Akranes
The history of Akranes goes all the way back to the Period of Settlements 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 few.
Places of interest
Akranes is a family friendly town. On a bright sunny day you will find considerable number of inhabitants enjoying live at Langisandur beach or entertaining them self’s and their kids at Gardalundur. Sport’s and particularly soccer play a big role in the life of the inhabitants of Akranes.
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