Property guide

101: the old centre

Neighbourhood·Miðborg

Property guide

About 101: the old centre

The old centre has the city’s timber and corrugated-iron houses and small apartment buildings, with everything on foot.

Why it's on our list

  • Old houses, central

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with 101: the old centre before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from 101: the old centre are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest bus terminals

  1. BSÍ bus terminalBus200 m2 min walk
  2. HlemmurBus1.4 km17 min walk

Key sights

  1. National Museum750 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
  2. Hallgrímskirkja800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
  3. Harpa1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
  4. Perlan1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
  5. Sky Lagoon2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
  6. Keflavík Airport38 kmCar or taxi 80 min

Bus terminals

  1. BSÍ bus terminal200 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
  2. Hlemmur1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min

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