On June 26th, 1881, an unusual event occurred in Hafnir on the Reykjanes peninsula when a large and powerful sailing ship drifted ashore in a storm. The Jamestown had been drifting unoccupied on the high seas for months. When it ran aground, it was a...
Our properties are more than just places to stay—they’re a reflection of our passion for Reykjavik’s history and our commitment to excellent hospitality. ...
The Luxurious villa was built in Rock Village in 1915. Grjótaþorp (Rock Village) derives its name from Grjóti, one of eight smallholdings on the estate of Reykjavík in the 18th century. The farmstead stood here on Grjótabrekka (Grjóti Slope) at the top of Grjótagata. In...