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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Hallgrimskirkja

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Interior
Front of property
Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Cafe
Bar (on property)
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

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

Room options

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

Church View Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 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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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
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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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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
(22 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
  • 1 Queen Bed and 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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Skolavordustigur 45, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Laugavegur - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harpa - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 16 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Reykjavik Roasters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Babalú - ‬2 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), a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

  • Free offsite parking

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

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
  • 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
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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavik
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Leifur Eiriksson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

There is free parking nearby.

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 Reykjavik City Hall are also within 15 minutes.

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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

David Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and amazing location. Loved the tea and coffee station and how helpful the staff was. 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philippe

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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice to be in the city close to so much. However the second building would be better with an elevator and the complimentary tea/ coffee available ( instead of walking across the street with a cup in hand)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location with a view of the famous church. Not fancy but very comfortable. Nice helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Calum

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

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant clean and quirky. Loved being in the middle of town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room, kind staff, good breakfast, next to the beautiful Hallgrimskirkja and very close to the towns center 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice on our trip we liked it so much! Right downtown can walk to anything and everything! Room was clean, beds were comfy and the hotel receptionist was very nice!!!! Would stay here every day if I could
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Very clean and nice staff. The room was very small and with low ceilings making it hard to stand up in places and made the room smaller. Im sure other rooms are better so try and request a room not on the too floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding customer service. Sneakily good buffet breakfast. Perfect location. Would do repeat biz without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jarle

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celine Ulseth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel in the center of Reykjavik. Plenty of parking and quirt area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinson

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
i have problem with the parking space
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbi

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

wouldnt be my 1st choice

excellent location but shower was poor, decent sized room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamy

Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel with great view of the church. Easy to get anywhere in the city by walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After six stays, I found the perfect location for me in Reykjavik. Well situated near everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Good Stay at Leifur Eiriksson

Great stay in Reykjavík. This hotel is historic, so don’t expect the rooms to be really large. they are not. The staff was nice. They let us store our bags before checkin was available. Also, if there in the summer, as we were, know that the rooms do not have air conditioning. It was not a problem for us as the outside temps were pleasant and you can open windows for ventilation. The location is hard to beat, right in the middle of downtown near all of the sights! Overall, a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koon Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location Great staff Nice breakfast Weak wifi Low shower head water pressure No program on TV as not connected to antenna
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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