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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

3.0 star property
Start the day with breakfast, explore Hallgrimskirkja or Laugavegur, then unwind at the cozy bar after Reykjavik adventures.

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets - Hotel Leifur Eiriksson (Reykjavik)
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson, in Reykjavik's heart, warmly welcomes visitors with its multilingual staff. Steps from major attractions, it features a charming bar and earns praise for its hearty breakfast. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(23 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighborhood in Reykjavik, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Harpa and Einar Jonsson Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsvollur or Laugardalsholl. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including boat tours, hot springs, and whale-watching. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
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Skolavordustigur 45, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • aurora borealis above hallgrimskirkja church in central of reykjavik city in Iceland, Shutterstock ID 1146085949, Purchase Order: SP-1506 Go Guides, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Faa Praharnpap, Ot
    Hallgrimskirkja
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Laugavegur
    Laugavegur
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • View of the Tjornin Lake in Reykjavik at sunset in winter., Shutterstock ID 1222302634, Purchase Order: -
    Reykjavik Pond
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Harpa
    Harpa
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall
    Reykjavik City Hall
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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 near Reykjavik Harbour
Close to Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson provides amenities like a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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
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

Eiriksson
Hotel Leifur
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavik
Leifur
Leifur Eiriksson
Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavik
Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavík
Leifur Eiriksson Hotel
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Hotel
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavik
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Hotel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Leifur Eiriksson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Leifur Eiriksson located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this hotel is steps from Skólavörðustígur and Hallgrimskirkja. Laugavegur and Harpa are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for everything and if you are taking Get Your Guide tours the pick up is just across the street. The bed was super comfortable after a long day touring. I would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

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

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

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in the perfect location to be able to walk everywhere. There is free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate all day. The staff are very kind and offered to upgrade my room without me asking. My room has a beautiful view of the church. Breakfast was filling with fresh fruit, Skyr, pastries and bread.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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

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

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff at the reception,clean room,nice breakfast,central location of the hotel. Very warm room too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
Verified

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

Adam

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for exploring Reykjavik! It's directly across from the iconic church and a very short walking distance to the center of shopping and Rainbow street. I stayed in a single room for a solo traveler and it had everything needed without feeling cramped and was a quiet room. There's a lovely (pay for drinks) bar in the lobby for evenings. The tea and coffee and wifi were free so a lovely place to wind down for the night. Includes a breakfast with stay which is hard to find and it had plenty of options for a variety of dietary needs. Staff was very courteous and kind. Lastly, if renting a car, parking across the street is very inexpensive for the day and free on weekends and holidays.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean-Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but large enough to get all our suitcases in there. Amazing location. Nothing like waking up to the Church across the street. The shower is way too small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect: right by the big new church in the center of downtown. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was small but not tiny, and comfortable. Breakfast was a perfect deal, with tasty and healthful array of breads, fresh fruit, condiments, and yogurt. I would be happy to choose this hotel again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and perfect for a few nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

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