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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Reykjavik Harbour

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Cafe
Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
In the heart of Reykjavik, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson offers a warm welcome with its charming bar and helpful multilingual staff. Guests rave about the central location and delicious breakfast, while in-room WiFi keeps you connected.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free parking nearby
The current price is $181
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Panoramic room with church view | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic room with church view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Church View Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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$144 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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Skolavordustigur 45, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Laugavegur - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harpa - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 3 min drive
  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakarí Sandholt - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Roasters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Babalú - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vitabar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Also, Reykjavik City Hall and Harpa are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 47 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 164 ft
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1970
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

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Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ISK 2500 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ISK 7500.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.

Also known as

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Hotel Leifur
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavik
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Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavík
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Leifur Eiriksson offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs.

What's the area around Hotel Leifur Eiriksson like?

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson is in Downtown Reykjavik, a short 3-minute drive from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) and 18 minutes' walk from Reykjavik Harbour. Travelers say the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Breakfast
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Churches
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was varied, healthy, and included a good selection of options. (35 reviews)
  • Free parking is conveniently located across the street from the property. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Small yet cozy single room, very clean, amazing location, nice breakfast.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

We really struck lucky!

Fantastic hotel, so well positioned in the city. The staff were amazing and nothing was too much trouble. Very clean and welcoming hotel. Particularly liked the complimentary hot chocolate (and teas & coffees) in the lobby!
Calum, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel !
Luis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reykjavik Stay

Hotel was excellent. Location in Reykjavik is great. Staff were more than helpful. Will book this Hotel again.
Tim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, great location, annoying shaped room

Very nice hotel with great location. Only thing that was awkward was the shape of the floor 4 rooms, with it being in the roof and all it was slanted and made getting around the room difficult. Beyond that free coffee and by all the sights and cafes you need.
Tom, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Brilliant location, clean & tidy rooms, and excellent staff
Sharon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay here

A wonderful hotel with impeccable service and a relaxed and friendly vibe.
Ronald, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel was comfortable and quiet, which made for a relaxing stay. However, the sulfur smell in the water was quite strong.
abdullah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location, friendly and helpfull staff, clean and accesible to the main town and bus station.
Josephine Estibaya, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

2025 Culture Night

The three day stay in one of the hotels solo rooms on the 2nd floor was met my expectation. The staff help me find my way around the city and book a tour and bus to the airport. The location is central to walking around central city. The only disappoint was the small bathroom and shower.
Theodore, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent little family style hotel with a legendary view!
Marko, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good room, kind staff, good breakfast, next to the beautiful Hallgrimskirkja and very close to the towns center 🙂
Gerben, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, good breakfast, comfy rooms. Would recommend staying here and will be back!
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect downtown place for a visit

This is located in the perfect spot for your Reykjavik stay, right downtown across from the big church. The service was top notch. Everyone was helpful and cheerful. The breakfast was great! They had a large and healthy selection for breakfast items that don’t need to be cooked while you wait. Our room was very small, but it was clean and cute. The beds weren’t amazing, but for less than a week they were perfectly fine. The bathroom was spacious and clean.
Taken from a window in our room!
Lauren, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location

This hotel is in a great location. Easy walk from bus station (for Flybus) and just a few blocks down to downtown. It’s fairly well kept for an old building. However, the rooms are small and bathrooms even smaller. The smell of mold is eminent. There is no elevator so if you are on top floor with a heavy suitcase it might be a problem. Breakfast has ok selection but the coffee from the machine was undrinkable.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very enjoyable
Albert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for first night in Iceland !!

Our room was tiny, but had everything we needed, and overlooked the majestic cathedral. We could watch the people come and go from our big windows, and hear the church bells ring every 15 minutes. This did not affect our sleep, everything was nice and quiet at the hotel. We had a great experience at hotel Leifur Erickson and I highly recommend it. It’s in a great location and parking is easy, across the street near the cathedral. Dining options are also easy to get to from the hotel, and it’s at the top of a very good shopping street.
Ariel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, very clean, and in a good location would 1000000% recommend
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding customer service. Sneakily good buffet breakfast. Perfect location. Would do repeat biz without hesitation.
Thomas, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place for young people on the go.

Nice and cozy hotel. Quite area, but close to city life. No elevator. Smal rooms. But sufficient for our trip.
Jarle, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Loccation

When I said that I had a walker, they assigned me to the first level in order to make it easier for my whole stay. The hotel's location is fantastic. It is opposite Reykjavik's famous church and within easy walking distance of the restaurant Kol (creative presentation and taste) and the optional Loki.
Claudia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small Room but Great Front Desk Staff

The economy room was very small with a slanted ceiling so there was little room to stand up. Very small bathroom. HOWEVER, it had a gorgeous view of the church and the front desk staff were SUPER helpful with restaurant recommendations and airport transfers.
Stephen C, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

wouldnt be my 1st choice

excellent location but shower was poor, decent sized room
Debbi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was the best hotel for our stay. Directly across the church made for easy walking around the city. The hotel staff were exceptionally nice and helped give us many ideas on where to go. The hotel was very cute and comfy. Would definitely stay here again.
Ashley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in the center of Reykjavik. Plenty of parking and quirt area.
Celine Ulseth, 1-night trip