Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

Hotels
8 (2862 reviews)
Skolavordustigur 45 , Reykjavík , is

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Luggage storage
Bar
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2862 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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GIUSEPPE solo_traveller it
8
Valido
Pros:

La camera è molto pulita e silenziosa. Molto valida e varia la colazione- Molto gentili i ragazzi della reception, in particolare il ragazzo alto e biondo (very nice!).
Posizione centralissima.

Cons:

Si tratta di un Hotel tre stelle, quindi le camere hanno meno servizi, ma sono comunque valide.
Unica nota: ho alloggiato non nella struttura principale ma in quella distaccata e non mi era stato comunicato in precedenza.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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S solo_traveller cy
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Jingyao family_with_children ca
9
Pros:

You just can't beat this location. So convenient to everything. The Asian lady at the front desk were very helpful.

Cons:

The room is a bit small.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Natasha couple it
7
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Kimberley couple ca
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Paola couple it
9
Ottimo
Pros:

Posizione
Arredamento

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Streetfox62 couple de
4
Dieses Hotel lebt ausschließlich von der Lage.
Pros:

Lage Top an der Kirche.

Cons:

Das Zimmer eine kleine umgebaute Abstellkammer unterm Dach.
Dusche winzig nur für schlanke Menschen alles riecht stark nach Schwefel. Kein Aufzug. 4 Stockwerke 80 kg hochschleppen ohne Hilfe. Frühstück geht so. Service praktisch nicht vorhanden. Rollo am Ausstellfenster ging nicht. Bett steht in der Dachschräge. Vorsicht beim Kopf heben im liegen. Sitzen im Bett geht nur vorne. Ein überteuertes Hotel das ausschließlich von seiner Lage lebt. Hier wird jede Ecke zu Geld gemacht aber leider dabei den Menschen und die Kunden vergessen. Solange es aber Leute gibt die bereit sind dafür sogar zu bezahen, solange funktioniert dieses Spiel natürlich. Wir wählen nächsten Besuch sicher ein besseres Hotel mit etwas Service.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Stefanía solo_traveller is
6
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple us
5
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Way too small for way too much money.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Kenneth solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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A couple gb
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Pieter couple nl
8
Kort, maar nuttig. Een overnachting om de volgende dagmet de cruise te gaan.
Pros:

Locatie goed, ontbijt buffet eenvoudig maar goed.

Cons:

Kamer was was eenvoudig, toilet klein, en voorbijgangers hadden direct zicht in onze kamer.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Sjoerd family_with_children nl
8
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Brian couple ca
8
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Geoffrey solo_traveller us
2
Disappointed and sad
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I was in a separate building. Super small. Staff unhelpful and one felt miserly. One coffee pod a day, suggesting cheaper gin for Gin and tonic etc. Never felt room was all that clean as it was so small. Loud with paper thin walls. Staff failed to help with parking locations. That a major event was occur I v the day I arrived that did not allow me to access my room until the early evening

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Miroslav couple sk
8
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

No elevator. Small bathroom.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Kandis solo_traveller us
7
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Eleanor couple tt
7
Location was excellent. A great home base to explore Reykjavik
Pros:

Wonderful friendly helpful staff

Cons:

The cost was too high for the room size and standard of facilities

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Kimberley solo_traveller ca
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee