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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

3.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast (ISK 2500 per person)
Interior entrance
Interior
Standard Double or Twin Room
Café

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Skolavordustigur 45, Reykjavik, 101
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Panoramic room with church view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Reykjavik

With a stay at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, just a 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 13 minutes by foot from Harpa. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Reykjavik Harbour and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from University of Iceland.

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Laugavegur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Iceland Phallological Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harpa - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakarí Sandholt - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dillon Whiskey Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Te & Kaffi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Svarta Kaffið - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson offers 47 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 47 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ISK 2,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 7500.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 2500 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 7500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Serge

Was not able to use the room and was not able to get a refund
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and efficient. All I needed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. There's a free parking lot across the road, it's right at the edge of the downtown with lots to see. We had a room looking out to the church. Staff were great and the breakfast was good as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice enough hotel in a good position for access the town. Staff were helpful and friendly and breakfast/hotel lobby facilities were all good. The bathroom in our room was small, no space to put wash bags etc. Having a window at street level looking on to the church was also handy for seeing the Northern Lights, but also a little noisy with all the tourists. There are no lifts so we carried our suitcases up to upper ground floor room, but thankfully didn't have a room higher than that. Also the hotel is split into two buildings, so we were not in the same building as the lobby, which was not a major problem, but good to know. You get what you pay for and this hotel is not overly expensive for Reykjavik, so if keeping the costs down is important, then the position, cleanliness, staff, breakfast etc make it worth it, but its not that spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Both reception staff Elena and I believe Michiko? were amazing! Very helpful and appreciated their professionalism. They tried their best to accommodate guest best they can. Excellent breakfast! Great location to must prime tour sights & meeting points for tour pick ups. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Great location. Rooms were warm and clean also
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataliia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing kind of roof room, very cosy and warm; sulfur water heals you right away; very tasty breakfast with Icelandic products so yummy yummy! Loved my short stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

greg

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great ambiance. Solid Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel. Howver, very small room and even smaller shower space. Limited breakfast options Overall, a really nice hotel, very clean in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sitara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the location is top-notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregesha

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and helpful. The rooms were cute and cozy with private bathrooms and good heating. The breakfast was nice to have, especially in an expensive city that opens late. The 24 hour access to coffee tea and hot chocolate in the lobby was really comforting to have, especially with jetlag and being awake at odd hours. The location and the hotel felt safe. The only potential downside is that the hotel is on a main street so people walking by constantly are noisy but that didn't bother me.
Really cute room amd cozy. Blackout curtains were a welcome touch.
View from the room. Great location. The church chimes are lovely.
Continental Breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pratheesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - very close to Bus Stop #8 which is a common pickup/drop location for most tour operators as well as walking distance to shopping district and other spots. Decent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a convenient location. The staff were very friendly. Breakfast was lovely, good choice. Room was a little on the small side, however, had everything required. Coffee machine, TV.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes room clean accesible in frint of the church
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Lobby area and breakfast is very good. Location excellent. I selected a single room as I was traveling solo and the room was very small and dark on the lowest level of the hotel. I would not have selected this room had I known this situation. Next time I would select a double room. Just an FYI. I was so busy seeing the sites I didn’t spend much time there so it was not a problem. Overall I would recommend this hotel
Hotel from the front, taken from in front of the church
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025