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Reykjavík 871±2 is an exhibition in central Reykjavik that presents the remains of a Viking Age longhouse found during building work, alongside the story of the city's earliest settlement. It is among the city's best-known historical displays.
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Hotel Reykjavik Centrum is 30 m from Reykjavík 871±2, a 1-minute walk to the exhibition. This 4-star hotel scores 4.6 out of 5 from 721 reviews, one of the strongest guest ratings on this list, and serves breakfast. Its position suits anyone who wants the museum on the doorstep.
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Luxury Villa in Downtown Reykjavik sits 70 m from the museum, about 1 minute on foot. The 4-star property offers family rooms, making it a practical base for those exploring the old town around Reykjavík 871±2 together.
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Sudurgata Authentic Reykjavik Style Apartment is 50 m from Reykjavík 871±2, roughly a 1-minute walk. This 4-star apartment offers free car parking, family rooms and free wifi, handy for guests who arrive by car and want the museum within easy reach.
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Vaktahouse puts guests 100 m from the exhibition, about 1 minute on foot. The 4-star property has air conditioning and a beach nearby, a combination that suits visitors who want the museum close and the waterfront within the same stay.
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Brattagata Guesthouse Apartments is 60 m from Reykjavík 871±2, around 1 minute away. This 3-star guesthouse places you a very short walk from the exhibition while you stay in the old town heart of Reykjavik.
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Day Dream Mjostraeti 10a sits 90 m from the museum, about 1 minute on foot. The 3-star property includes a bar or lounge and free wifi, giving guests somewhere to unwind after time spent at Reykjavík 871±2.
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Modern Perfectly Located Apartment is 60 m from Reykjavík 871±2, a 1-minute walk. The 3-star apartment adds a kitchen, family rooms and free wifi, so guests can settle in close to the museum and the old town streets.
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Old Town Reykjavik stands 30 m from the exhibition, about 1 minute on foot. This 3-star property serves breakfast and offers family rooms and free wifi, a straightforward base for a museum-focused stay in Reykjavik.
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Suðurgata Luxury Dream Apartment is 50 m from Reykjavík 871±2, roughly 1 minute away. The 3-star apartment provides family rooms and free wifi for guests who want the museum and the old town on their doorstep.
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The Rock Village Nook lies 70 m from Reykjavík 871±2, about 1 minute on foot. This 3-star property offers a kitchen, family rooms and free wifi, well suited to visitors who prefer to self-cater near the exhibition.
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Guests at the closest properties simply walk. Hotel Reykjavik Centrum, Old Town Reykjavik and Day Dream Grjotagata 4 are 30 m to 40 m from Reykjavík 871±2, around 1 minute on foot, and Sudurgata Authentic Reykjavik Style Apartment, Suðurgata Luxury Dream Apartment and Modern Perfectly Located Apartment are 50 m to 60 m away, likewise 1 minute. Brattagata Guesthouse Apartments and The Rock Village Nook, at 60 m and 70 m, and Vaktahouse and Day Dream Mjostraeti 10a, at 90 m and 100 m, are all within about 1 minute's walk. From Iceland Parliament Hotel Curio Collection By Hilton, Center Hotels Plaza, Reykjavik Treasure and Kvosin Downtown Hotel, distances run from 110 m to 160 m, or 2 minutes on foot. Visitors arriving at the airport will need a drive or taxi into Reykjavik before continuing to the museum on foot.
Reykjavík 871±2, also known as The Settlement Exhibition, is a museum in Reykjavik. It takes its name from the year 871, with a margin of 2 years, and explores the settlement of Iceland. Exhibits here bring together archaeology and the city's earliest history, drawing visitors who want to understand how Reykjavik began. The museum sits in the heart of the old town, in an area where the city's oldest traces have been found. Because it is an indoor attraction, it works well in any weather, and its central position makes it easy to combine with a walk through the surrounding streets. People often visit as part of a day in downtown Reykjavik, pairing the exhibition with nearby landmarks and the harbour. For travellers planning a stay, hotels near Reykjavík 871±2 put this museum within a short walk of their room, with several options sitting only metres away.
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum is the closest hotel we list, about 1 min walk · 30 m from Reykjavík 871±2 in a straight line, in Iceland.
Yes: 272 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Reykjavík 871±2, about a 15-minute walk, and 103 are within 500 m. The closest is Hotel Reykjavik Centrum, 30 m away.
Sudurgata Authentic Reykjavik Style Apartment, Downtown Apartment By The Lake, Studio H17 list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton has the best guest score of the hotels near Reykjavík 871±2: 4.8/5 from 437 reviews, 220 m away.
104 of the hotels we list within 1 km of Reykjavík 871±2 have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being Hotel Reykjavik Centrum (30 m).
Of these, 103 hotels lie within 500 m of the museum, and 272 within 1 km, so the closest choices on this page range from 30 m to 160 m away.
Two stand out on guest ratings: Iceland Parliament Hotel Curio Collection By Hilton at 4.7 out of 5 from 326 reviews, and Reykjavik Treasure, also 4.7 from 135 reviews. Hotel Reykjavik Centrum follows at 4.6 from 721 reviews.