Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

Hotels
8 (2414 reviews)
Skolavordustigur 45 , Reykjavík , is

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional staff
Great location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Issues with room cleanliness
No elevators
Small bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.46
Concerns about the bathroom and room cleanliness were noted.
Service
8.93
The staff was exceptionally kind and helpful, especially mentioned by guests.
Location
8.97
Fantastic location with easy access to nearby attractions and restaurants.
Room Quality
6.92
Rooms were noted as small and inadequately planned, with some concerns.
Amenities
7.95
Good amenities, including 24h coffee/tea service.
Value for Money
7.91
Standard quality for this hotel tier, reasonable for the location.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Breakfast was good, but coffee quality was criticized.
Overall Experience
7.93
General positive feelings with some noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:25

Property Description

Central Location Opposite Hallgrimskirkja Church
Located in the heart of Reykjavik, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson offers a prime spot right across from the iconic Hallgrimskirkja Church.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at our hotel features private bathroom facilities, free Wi-Fi, and satellite TV for your entertainment. Enjoy a cozy stay with all the necessary comforts.

Convenient Services and Dining Options
Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast, relax with light meals and drinks at the snack bar, and benefit from our 24-hour reception. Everything you need for a pleasant stay is right here.

Ready to experience Reykjavik in comfort and style? Book your stay at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson now and make the most of your visit!

Important information:

The property and rooms are accessed via several flights of stairs in a building with no elevator.

The Hotel limits to maximum 5 rooms per reservation. For booking more than 5 rooms per reservation, please contact the Hotel Management.

Please note that there is no elevator in the building; the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RKV

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2414 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.46
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 6.92
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Eva • couple • gb
9
Lovely breakfast
Pros:

Lovely hotel nice and clean. Yummy breakfast. The only problem was the room in the attic... we are tall people and this room is not suitable for tall people 😆

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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dorothea • couple • gr
9
Great place to stay in Reykjavik!
Pros:

Great and cozy hotel,no elevator if you prefer it or carrying many luggages.
Right across the cathedral and easy access to the bus stops.
Breakfast superb!free tea or coffee at anytime!

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • us
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel with gorgeous views of Hallgrimskirkja. Staf were super friendly welcoming and helpful!

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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angela • family_with_children • it
8
Cons:

Excellent position, competent staff

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Davide • couple • it
9
Eccellente soggiorno in Islanda
Pros:

Camera ben pulita, letti comodi, una vista spettacolare sulla magnifica cattedrale di hallgrímskirkja, posizione centralissima, un hotel bello e comodo da raggiungere sia in taxi, sia a piedi dal BSI Bus stop sia in caso di tour c'è il pick up point di fianco la cattedrale per cui raggiungibile a piedi in 1 minuto. La colazione è buona, con un buon rapporto qualità prezzo.

Cons:

Essendo l'Islanda un isola, l'importazione è molto difficile per cui i salumi, per un italiano, non sono esattamente come quelli Italiani ma c'è da aspettarselo, comunque per la colazione ci sono tantissime altre valide scelte.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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lieven • family_with_children • be
8
goed
Pros:

personeel

Cons:

kleine kamer
onze twee valiezen konden nergens liggen

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
A
angela • family_with_children • it
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Hendrik • couple • nl
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Tiago • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Beata • family_with_children • pl
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • couple • it
9
Hotel perfetto per una notte, buona colazione e posizione
Pros:

Posizione perfetta, buona colazione varia e saporita.
Personale disponibile. Bellissima vista sulla piazza centrale con la cattedrale.

Cons:

Forse il letto un po piccolo per due.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Francisca • solo_traveller • ar
10
Exceptional stay, Alex was amazing!
Pros:

The receptionist, Alex, was the greatest staff of our whole trip. He managed to give us loads of recommendations on where to go and what would be convenient for us.
The breakfast was really good, pancakes were awesome. Our bedroom was small but cozy and the bathroom was okay.
Location was PERFECT, free parking really close by.
We loved it here.

Cons:

I cannot think of anything that we didn’t like.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Irene • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Great location. Really easy to get to and to explore the city and surrounding areas.
Comfortable bed. Very warm and cosy.
Staff were very helpful.

Cons:

Rooms lacked storage so we had to put our stuff on the window sills. Our kids had really only the option of living out of their suitcase which made their room feel very messy and cramped. A set of drawers would have been really helpful.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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SofiaO7366HY • Couples • Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard
8
Perfect central location in Reykjavík
Pros:

Stayed at Leifur Eiriksson Hotel and really liked the location 😊right in the center, close to everything. The room was small but functional and comfortable. Nice bonus with a bar in the reception area, perfect for a relaxed drink after exploring the city. Great choice if you want to stay central in Reykjavík.

2026-01-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Pawel • family_with_children • pl
10
I recommend this hotel to everyone. Everything was perfect.
Pros:

Reception is open 24 hours a day. The staff is wonderful and helpful. The location is excellent and the breakfast is good. Free coffee, tea, and chocolate are available, which is very helpful on cold days.

Cons:

Everything was perfect.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Stein • couple • is
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Beatriz Pratas • couple • pt
9
Boa surpresa
Pros:

Localização central, ótimo pequeno almoço e funcionários muito simpáticos.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Lelibeth • family_with_children • ae
10
Pros:

BEST LOCATION IN REYKJAVIK

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • couple • nl
7
Prima hotel midden in Reykjavik
Pros:

Prachtige locatie tegenover Hallgrimskirkja. Heerlijke bedden, goed ontbijt, gratis koffie en thee.

Cons:

Kamers en vooral badkamers erg klein, water rook naar zwavel. Kan geen kwaad.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee