Erasmus and Nordplus students applying through the website of the Office of International Education at the University of Iceland will automatically be booked at Hótel Núpur in a double room. Erasmus-/Nordplus-students who wish to be in a single room or have other special needs, please contact info@hotelnupur.is.

Other applicants have to reserve accommodation on their own. The only guesthouse in reach of Núpur is Alviðra (5 min walk). There should be availability at Hótel Núpur for all students. Please contact info@hotelnupur.is, first com first served basis.


Hótel Núpur

Núpur is a former boarding school with lovely surroundings and a fine view over Dýrafjörður, a 25-minute drive from Ísafjörður. The price includes your double room with linen as well as breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday. Guests have access to tea-kitchens with basic cooking-facilities, bathroom facilities, washing machine and dryer. There is also a restaurant/café and a small convenience store serving sandwiches and light meals during evenings and weekends. The nearest supermarket is in Ísafjörður, 37 km.

Classes will be in the old school house in the mornings, while the electives in the afternoons will take place in both Núpur and Ísafjörður (see preliminary schedule). The bus to Ísafjörður and back is free of charge. Late night buses can be organized on request for a fee.

Price:  EUR: 491 per person in shared bedroom for two.

Accommodation includes room, linens, towels, access to tea-kitchens with basic cooking-facilities, wireless network, internet access, computer lab and cafeteria as well as breakfast and lunch on weekdays.

Info: www.hotelnupur.is

Contact: info@hotelnupur.is +354-864 9737 (Sigurður Arnfjörð Helgason)


Alviðra Gisithús bænda/farmers´ guest-house


Alviðra farm is in about 5 min´s walking distance from the Hótel Núpur. Accomodation is offered in a separate house. 
The distance to the centre of Isafjordur is 33 km. 
Info: http://www.farmholidays.is/FarmDetails.aspx?No=185