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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

3.0 star property
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Daily buffet breakfast (ISK 2500 per person)
Interior
Interior entrance
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

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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
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Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Church View Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Single Room

Single Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

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

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Panoramic room with church view

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

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double/Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

Hotel with a bar, 4-minute walk to Laugavegur
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
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.
The breakfast at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Laugavegur. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 13 minutes by foot from Harpa
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Hotel Leifur Eiriksson also features concierge services and a front-desk safe.

This 3-star Reykjavik hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Hotel Leifur
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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavik
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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

YILMAZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in a great spot by the famous church

Very good. Spent 4 nights. The hotel happily relocated us to a double room from a twin with views of the church. Breakfast had variety and set us up for our trips. The room was snug and clean. The reception staff were helpful and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orathai

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Finding free parking close by during the day can be a bit tricky but the staff, breakfast, and room were all great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super nice and the front desk workers are very friendly. This is a great place to stay especially if you plan on seeing as much as possible in Reykjavik!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb area for walking, room was small er than I expected but worked perfectly just for me.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan, Winter Garden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was great, but the facilities themselves are not good. The bathroom is terrible. It floods completely when you shower. The shower is so small you cannot move. The water stinks. The room is very drafty and you can hear everything outside the hotel as if it is occurring in your room. I would not stay at this hotel ever again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location. No elevators. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olabode

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location is perfect!

The staff at the front desk were super helpful; Maria and Marico! Went above and beyond with all the information and directions I needed to make my Iceland experience a treasured memory.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. The only weird thing is the shower water vacillates hot to cold.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imelda Derije

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. User-friendly. Directly across from Bus Stop #8 on the right side of Hallgrimskirja church (when facing it). Many restaurants and local shops nearby. Above all, very nice and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Robert, Aurora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff and greetings upon arrival, and easy access to all things via walking in Reykjavik!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Philippe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent staff, very nice breakfast, clean hotel, centrally located. Main complaint, really, is the lack of an elevator (difficult when arriving/leaving with heavy bags). Also, few tour operators pick up in that area for some reason. It's near a highly touristic area full of shops and restaurants, and that was nice. Would use it again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Great location but no elevator. My room was on the 4th floor and I had to carry all of my bags up. Additionally, the bathroom was extremely small and very difficult to use shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was beside the front door so noisy in that regard but otherwise very happy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025