Rooted in one of Reykjavik’s oldest streets, this eco-certified property occupies a newly renovated building whose origins trace back to 1764, and the history runs deeper than the architecture. Beneath the hotel, Viking-era longhouse foundations and Iceland’s oldest human remains are preserved in an on-site exhibition that brings centuries of Icelandic life into vivid focus. Guest rooms are spacious and thoughtfully laid out, each with a living area, a kitchen, and a queen-size bed, so travelers can settle in rather than simply sleep over. The shared kitchen and 24-hour room service mean guests can shape their days on their own terms. A gym, spa, and outdoor pool with terrace sun loungers round out the leisure side of the stay. Uppsalir café and bar sits on-site, and the restaurant Fjalakötturinn is close by. Reykjavik City Hall is just steps away, and the harbor, Laugavegur shopping street, and Harpa Concert Hall are all within a short walk.