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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

3.0 star property
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A buffet setup with various food items and hanging plants.
A cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, a floor lamp, and a large window with a view.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a yellow bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of the outside.
Bar (on property)
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪4 min drive‬
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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a mirror, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted picture.

Church View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(42 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with sheer curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a lamp, a door, and a window.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

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 Hallgrimskirkja. 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 central location and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Hallgrimskirkja and 4 minutes by foot from Laugavegur
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

  • Offsite parking available (ISK 2,500 per day)
  • Street parking available

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Nearby parking fee: ISK 2500 per day (164 ft away)
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
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
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavik
Leifur
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Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavík
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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in an excellent location! Very walkable and the staff was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a central location, close to everything Reykjavik has to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay convenient to all near all want we want yo go
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. Very close to restaurants, shops, and just across from Bus Stop #8.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Friendly staff. Had a great stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accomodating staff, clean rooms, and convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly, helpful staff and a fantastic location in the heart of downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chung Hin Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location right in front of the church. Great ambience and cute rooms that smell very nice. Good breakfast also, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely staff and a great city centre spot with perfect views of the church. Room was a little on the small side but we were only there one night so it did the job
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keaton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jimena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge Filipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location right by Hallgrímskirkja—super easy to walk everywhere downtown. The staff were really friendly, the room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. Breakfast was a great start to the day. Would happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful and courteous staff. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wing Kei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to BSI bus terminal and shops. Clean room. Staff are very friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are compact but very clean and adequate. Great to be able the get hots drinks 24/7. The staff are exceptional, helpful and vry friendly. The position of the hotel is very convenient. Would definitely stay again. We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was very helpful, I had an early flight and they were able to get me a room earlier than check in time, just had to pay the difference. And location is great, right across from the church.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient, friendly, great local food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristjan

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bariscan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025