Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

Hotels
8 (2678 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.

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 2678 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
Šárka • family_with_children • cz
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Vittorio • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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clement • couple • fr
10
Super hôtel central avec possibilité de stationnement gratuit
Pros:

Situation incroyable devant la cathédrale de Reykjavik visible depuis la chambre au premier plan. Chambre jolie et fonctionnelle. Très bon petit déjeuner inclus. Personnel très aimable à la réception. Très bon rapport qualité prix pour nous et pour l Islande.

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Bjarne • family_with_children • dk
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Stefania • couple • it
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Zachary • solo_traveller • gb
6
Great location and comfortable stay. Would try here again but would probably book a larger room.
Pros:

Fabulous location right opposite the famous Hallgrimskirkja, and the bed itself was extremely comfortable. The breakfast buffet had a great selection to choose from and the reception staff were very welcoming and helpful.

Cons:

My room was very small and there wasn't anywhere to sit other than on the bed. The bathroom windows didn't have curtains, and the glass frosting didn't go all the way up to the edge so I had to hang a towel on the ledges to ensure maximum privacy. Breakfast isn't served until 7am, but if you're leaving earlier on your last day to catch a plane they'll make you up a breakfast bag... unfortunately that's just a ham/cheese sandwich and a capri-sun, which is very different to the excellent buffet spread you get in the actual hotel.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Dorthe • solo_traveller • dk
8
Pros:

Hyggeligt og med en fantastisk beliggenhed

Cons:

Lidt små værelser

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Staňková • solo_traveller • cz
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Erik • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Location was great. Breakfast was great. Bonus, our window faced Hallgrímskirkja

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Die Lage gegenüber der Kirche ist toll! Zimmer und Bad gemütlich, Frühstück gut. An der Rezeption bzw. Bar nebenan gibt's auch Getränke, z. B. IPA.
Schönes Bad, gemütliches Doppelbett.

Cons:

Sehr kleines Zimmer ohne wirkliche Ablagemöglichkeiten; habe die Fensterbretter im Zimmer und Bad für meinen "Kram" genutzt. Kein Rühr- oder Spiegelei zum Frühstück, Auswahl begrenzt (aber lecker)..

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jussi • solo_traveller • fi
8
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Jolaanta • couple • pl
9
Fantastyczne miejsce
Pros:

Wcześniejsze zameldowanie - zgodnie z prośbą. Lokalizacja idealna, pokój z widokiem na kościół. Ciepło i czysto. Śniadanie ciekawe i wystarczające. Profesjonalna obsługa. Świetny pomysł z ogólnie dostępną, całodobową kawiarenką ( różne kawy, herbata, czekolada, miód) - super.

Cons:

Do ewentualnej poprawy - oświetlenie w łazience ( za ciemno).

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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philippe • couple • fr
6
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Yu • couple • hk
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

room size

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • couple • se
7
Bra hotell för att bara sova en natt
Pros:

Det låg central o bra

Cons:

Fanns inga the eller kaffe möjlighet på rummet , frukosten sådär ingen omelett bacon

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Annamária • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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BIADAV • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • gb
8
Good for one night
Pros:

Great location and easy parking. Room was good but small and the staff was friendly. We had to rush in the morning and we had no issues.

Cons:

Bathroom is a bit small and feels cheap.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Gábor Tamás • couple • hu
10
A legrövidebb minősítés: SZUPER HELY!
Pros:

Reykjavík szimbóluma, a kálvinista templommal szemben, kiemelten jó helyen van ez a kedves, jól felszerelt, kedvező árú, barátságos Hotel. Személyzete kedves, segítőkész. A szoba rendben, az ágy kiemelkedően kényelmes.

Cons:

A fürdőszoba puritán, emelt padlószintje fokozott figyelmet igényel.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • gb
9
Once we'd parked the car it was a great hotel to start our holiday from.
Pros:

Great central location and excellent breakfast.

Cons:

Parking the car was a challenge.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee