Sand Hotel by Keahotels

Hotels
9.4 (1084 reviews)
Laugavegur 34 , Reykjavík , is

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Some maintenance needed in common areas

Categories

Cleanliness
9.39
Rooms were noted as clean and comfortable.
Service
9.86
Staff received high praise for friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.9
Hotel is centrally located with easy access to shops, bars, and restaurants.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms described as lovely, comfy, and cozy.
Amenities
9.18
Excellent amenities including bakery next door, but some guests wanted more breakfast options.
Value for Money
9.34
Overall experience indicated good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast options were okay, with some suggestions for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.76
Overall sentiment was very positive, with many guests expressing intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 22:52

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Sandhotel, located on Laugavegur shopping street in Reykjavík, offers boutique accommodations with a terrace and city views. Each room features a flat-screen TV, fridge, and cozy seating area. Guests can relax in comfort with amenities like bathrobes, free toiletries, and a kettle in every room.

Convenient Amenities
The hotel boasts a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring a seamless stay for guests. The private bathrooms are well-equipped with a hairdryer for added convenience.

Prime Location
Situated near iconic landmarks like Hallgrímskirkja Church and Harpa Concert Hall, Sandhotel provides easy access to Reykjavík's attractions. Lækjartorg Square is also within walking distance, offering guests a central location to explore the city.

Experience luxury and convenience at Sandhotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable Reykjavík getaway.

Important information:

When booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

When booking more than 7 nights, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

An extra bed is available for an additional charge of EUR 75 per person per night for guests booking the Deluxe Room, King Suite, Superior Double Room, Suite, and the Superior Twin Room.

A complimentary baby crib is available for guests booking the Deluxe Room, King Suite, Superior Double Room, Suite, and the Superior Twin Room, and is subject to availability.

The credit card used to pre-pay a non-refundable reservation must be presented upon check-in, and the cardholder’s name must match the ID of the guest checking in. If the physical credit card is unavailable or we are unable to verify the card’s ownership, the original transaction will be voided, and a new payment must be processed before check-in.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1084 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 9.18
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.76
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Arun family_with_children ch
8
Pros:

Very comfortable beds and great breakfast. The hotel is perfectly loated

Cons:

Icelandic hospitality is nothing to write home about.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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David M couple us
10
Centrally located, friendly hotel with delicious free breakfast.
Pros:

Fantastic location. Plentiful breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Ronnie couple us
9
A perfect pre-cruise stay in the heart of Reykjavik.
Pros:

Location and breakfast

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Ayelet couple il
9
Pros:

המיקום נפלא, הצוות בקבלה מאד אדיב

Cons:

החדר בקומה 2 פנה לחצר שניתן היה להיכנס ממנה בחלון ולכן לא ישנו עם חלון פתוח.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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jeffreyj132 Couples
10
Fabulous location, beautiful room, and helpful staff
Pros:

This is a charming boutique hotel in the perfect location! You walk right out of it onto the pedestrian part of Laugavegur Street. It’s a fun street to walk, shop, and enjoy many restaurants.
Our room was lovely and the staff at the front desk were welcoming and very helpful and gave us terrific recommendations for restaurants and other activities.

2026-07-31 via Tripadvisor
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RebeccaSeaDays Family New York City, New York
10
Wonderful boutique hotel in a great location
Pros:

We loved our stay at the Sand Hotel. The location is fantastic if you want to be within easy walking distance of shopping, restaurants, key things to see, and the waterfront. The room was stylish, clean, and comfortable and the bathroom had plenty of shelf space and a very good shower. The breakfast buffet was very good, but with the excellent Sandholt Bakery right next door, you have a great alternative steps away. The staff at the hotel were very helpful and unobtrusive. The blackout curtains in the room worked very well, but truthfully, we had very little sun during our stay. We were a bit surprised that we had to pay a fee to have access to our room a few hours before official check in time, even though we were told the room was ready. We understand that this is the policy, but just want others to know as you may also be arriving directly from the airport after an overnight flight and want to freshen up before heading out to explore. Overall, the Sand Hotel is excellent and we would definitely stay there on a return visit to Reykjavik.

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
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Acohen1229 Family Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York
10
Amazing Time
Pros:

The whole experience was incredible!! I loved the food especially

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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Voyager05528680966 Family Boulder, Colorado
10
Sand hotel is our go to.
Pros:

Excellent location, good breakfast. Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly. This was our second time staying there.

2026-07-26 via Tripadvisor
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emilyc7302021 Family Atlanta, Georgia
10
Highly recommend!
Pros:

Great and central location, friendly staff, clean rooms. The free breakfast in the morning was a nice treat. Highly recommend!

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Jennifer solo_traveller us
10
The room was nice but the breakfast was extraordinary.
Pros:

Great location. Friendly staff. Lovely room. Excellent breakfast.

Cons:

Quite expensive.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Mary couple us
10
My fights were canceled 3 days in a row in a city where my cruise ended. Thankfully I had a friend who stayed there 3 ye
Pros:

Very clean with a friendly staff who helped make my stay a worthwhile experience.

Cons:

Beautiful property located in the heart of the city.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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valerierC8463EQ Couples
10
Great Hotel!
Pros:

The location was perfect right on the street with all the shopping in Reykjavik. The room was pretty small, the bed making up the whole space basically but the bed was so comfortable I didn't care. The bathroom was also really nicely designed. The staff was so nice and helpful. They stored our luggage for a few hours on our final day so we could explore some more.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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naomia750 Family Folsom, California
10
Nice Hotel
Pros:

Great location. Easy check in. Staff very nice and accommodating.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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DC-PointLoma Family Lewes, Delaware
10
Great Reykjavik location and great accommodations!
Pros:

Delightful Reykjavik stay!
We so enjoyed our time at the Sand Hotel. The downtown location was ideal for exploring the city, the staff was very accommodating and helpful and the included breakfast buffet gave us a good start to the day.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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spaaddict67 Couples
10
An excellent city break hotel
Pros:

We stayed here for 5 nights as part of a 2 stop stay in Iceland.
Overall really good and totally central to everything we needed. The staff were really helpful and welcoming and allowed us to check in at 10am as the room was ready so we had our room for longer at no extra charge.
We stayed in the Sand Suite so were really pleased to have a lot of space.
There is a lounge/diner, a good sized bedroom and en-suite plus another toilet off the lounge.
Fridge to use as we needed it and they included a bottle of Prosecco, 2 small red, small white wines and 2 beers.
Bed very comfy with some roll together.
The breakfast was continental and very adequate. No hot food.
There is no restaurant as such so the breakfast area closes at 10am with access to order a drink from the bar from 12-10pm (happy hour 4-7pm)
Small gym downstairs is a bit pokey but does the job.
Overall a very good stay for a visit to Reykjavik.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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wdelizza Couples
10
Recent stay
Pros:

Hotel was very well maintained and the attendants at the front desk were especially helpful

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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wendybK6586RA Family
10
Perfect hotel choice
Pros:

Very happy to have stayed at the Sand Hotel. The location was perfect for walking around the city, the staff was friendly and helpful, the buffet breakfast was lovely and the room was comfortable. Would stay there again.

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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F5894PPjordanh Family
10
A must stay!
Pros:

Everything was great and the staff is amazing. Everyone was extremely helpful and happy to answer any questions we had. We even got great recommendations.

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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JOOR couple au
9
Great place in the very centre of Reykjavik
Pros:

It is a lovely hotel in the very centre of Reykjavik, close to everywhere. Nice ambiance, really great people and overall great place. Also there is a fantastic bakery under the same name next door, food is really fantastic and the breads are so delicious. Thank you Sandhotel!

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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648mervp Couples
8
Comfortable hotel in great location in downtown Reykjavik
Pros:

The Sand provided a very comfortable room though a little on the small side, but had a very comfortable bed. It is in a great location right on the main pedestrian street. The breakfast was very good. Lack of parking did present a bit of an issue but we did find parking nearby. The staff were great!

2026-07-12 via Tripadvisor