Travel & Accommodation
Arrival and airport transportation
The international airport is situated in the town of Keflavik, about 45 km from Reykjavík. When you land in Iceland, there are flybuses connected to every flight situated outside the terminal.
Tickets can be obtained by booking online, make sure you book Flybus+ that takes you all the way to the hotel or in the arrival hall at the airport.
Taxis are also available outside the terminal.
Accommodation
Recommended hotel is Center Hotels Plaza which is situated in downtown Reykjavík.
To book a room please send an email to the hotel with the booking number: 2713961.
The hotel is in walking distance from the meeting venue or about 10 min. walk.
Meeting venue
NWB2024 workshop will take place in Háskólabíó, Conference & Cultural Center of the University of Iceland.
Háskólabíó is one of our landmark buildings in Iceland and is used for teaching, conferences and cultural events.
Google Maps directions here.
Weather conditions in November
Due to its position in the middle of the North Atlantic current, Iceland enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and rather cool summers.
Regarding the weather in Iceland in November, you can expect almost anything, as the weather is very unpredictable; rain, sun, snow, wind, and temperatures between -5° to 5° C.
In order to be well prepared, we recommend to bring good shoes, a warm sweater and a good overcoat.
Few tips for your stay
Currency: The currency in Iceland is the Icelandic Krona, ISK. Please note that the exchange rate may fluctuate. The best way is to follow the rate is to visit the site published daily by the Central bank of Iceland.
Time Zone: Iceland is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) all year and does not change into summer time. This means that at the end of November the time difference from Central European time (CET) is 1 hrs. earlier.
Water: All water in the tap comes directly from natural resources, the cold water from abundant water sources and glaciers and the hot water comes directly from geothermal sources. Water is natural and not treated or filtered in any way and safe to drink straight from tap.
Practical tips
We recommend shopping food and other necessities at Krónan or Bónus which offer the best prices in Iceland.
One of the numerous geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavik, Vesturbæjarlaug is a short walk from your hotel.
If you forget your swimsuit or towel, you can rent both at the pool.
Icelandic swimming pools are more like spas, with numerous facilities, hot tubs, from 37°C – 46°C, saunas, cold pots. Also check out Sky Lagoon which is situated inside the capital area.
If you are thinking about extending your stay or want to make use of any extra time check out these links:
