Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

Hotels
8 (2728 reviews)
Skolavordustigur 45 , Reykjavík , is

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
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
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 2728 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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Steinþór Bjarni • couple • is
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Hugo • solo_traveller • co
8
Hotel aceptable
Pros:

La ubicación es lo mejor que tiene este hotel: frente a la iglesia y a la zona comercial. Leonardo en recepción me brindó excelente atención. Mi reconocimiento y agradecimiento con él.

Cons:

El desayuno es muy básico, tiene pocas opciones y el baño es demasiado pequeño. Nunca había estado en un hotel con un baño tan diminuto

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
B
Bruno • couple • de
7
Pros:

Die Lage

Cons:

Mini-Dusche
Kein Fahrstuhl
Beim Frühstück muss man sein Geschirr selbst wegräumen… ein Unding, insbesondere bei dem Preis!!!

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
L
laure • solo_traveller • fr
6
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
V
Volker • extended_group • de
7
Pros:

Die Lage vom Hotel ist sehr gut. Alles gut in Rejkjavik zu Fuß zu erreichen.

Cons:

Zimmer sehr klein und das Bad war winzig klein. Zimmer nur über eine Treppe zu erreichen - kein Fahrstuhl

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Constance • solo_traveller • us
10
You won't be disappointed unless you are a Saks Fifth Avenue type.
Pros:

Everything, from Location, right in the midst of all in the Capitol, Beautiful old building, very clean, nice bar, great expresso machine 24 hours free, good breakfast, and staff were so unbelievably nice and I am a cynic.

Cons:

Would like a small fridge for leftovers

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Marian • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Super Lage

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
G
Gonçalves Fauchere • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Very convenient, close to everything

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Giorgia • couple • it
8
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Marcos • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Nice breakfast, perfect location.

Cons:

Bathroom was very small, got wet with every shower.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • us
8
While we enjoyed our stay overall, the parking arrangements were less convenient than we expected.
Pros:

Karen and I enjoyed our stay at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson. The location was excellent, making it easy to explore Reykjavík on foot. The breakfast was very good, and the staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. Overall, the hotel provided a comfortable and convenient base for our visit.

Cons:

The parking situation was not what we expected. The hotel information led us to believe that free parking was available for guests, but in practice it depended on finding an available public parking space nearby. While those spaces may be free, availability is not guaranteed, and guests may need to spend time searching for parking or pay for an alternative. A clearer explanation of the parking arrangements would help set expectations.

We were aware before arriving that the hotel does not have an elevator. However, carrying luggage up and down the spiral staircases proved more difficult than anticipated and was the one aspect of the stay that detracted from an otherwise positive experience.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
K
Klaus • solo_traveller • de
7
Licht und Schatten
Pros:

Superlage, wir waren vor 7 Jahren schonmal da

Cons:

Das Frühstück war nicht berauschend. Verwässerte Obstsäfte, Billigbrot, Press-Wurst. Kaffee war sehr gut.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Kristel • extended_group • fi
9
Pros:

Sijainti oli ihan paras.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Yoana • family_with_children • bg
10
Pros:

Helpful and kind staff.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Flis • solo_traveller • nl
5
good location, but no lifts
Pros:

Location was great, just next to the main square with the Hallgrímskirkja church. The room was also clean and great for one person.

Cons:

No lift is definitely disadvantage, especially that my room was on the 4th floor. Also entering the hotel and steps to the reception, with lack of accessibility to bring the suitcases down. I was surprised that I was accommodated in another building, so it was difficult to come for breakfast to another building and later go back to another building to bring the suitcase for check-out. Especially that without lifts all those trips are quite difficult with a big suitcase.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Maribel • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Ralph • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

Koffiefaciliteiten bij receptie

Cons:

Zeer kleine en oncomfortabele douche. Alles wordt nat bij het douchen

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Adeline • couple • fr
8
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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iida. • couple • fi
8
Loistava sijainti, pieni huone, ota korvatulpat
Pros:

Keskeinen sijainti aivan kävelykatujen vieressä kirkon edessä, kompakti huone, sopiva aamupala. Joustava sisäänkirjautuminen. Lähellä parin kadun päässä ilmaista parkkitilaa kadun varressa.

Cons:

Huone oli aika kompakti, kaksi matkalaukkua avattuna hankaloitti huoneessa kulkemista. Meidän huone oli kadun vieressä maan tasalla, yksityisyys ok, mutta kadun äänet kuului selvästi. Korvatulpat herkkäunisille tarpeelliset, aamulla ja illalla autojen ääni ja ohikulkijoiden puhe kuului ongelmitta sisään asti, vaikka yöllä olikin rauhallista. Käytävässä oli voimakas erikoinen hajusteen tuoksu, huone raikas. Kaikkialla Reykjavikissa suihku ja lämmin vesi tuoksuu rikille, sille ei voi mitään. Uloskirjautuminen melko aikaisin.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
A
Alessandro • couple • it
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee