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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Reykjavik Harbour

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Relax in a spacious seating area with a sofa and armchairs, perfect for conversation or unwinding.
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson features a symmetrical facade with evenly spaced windows and a central entrance.
Enjoy a drink at the hotel bar, where comfortable seating and a selection of bottles await.
Relax in a serene space with a neatly made bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, coffee machine, and ample kitchenware.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Skolavordustigur 45, Reykjavik, 101
  • Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Harpa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Panoramic room with church view | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Panoramic room with church view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Church View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Reykjavik

Downtown Reykjavik stay.A stay at this Downtown Reykjavik hotel places you steps from Hallgrimskirkja and a 5-minute walk from Laugavegur. Skólavörðustígur and Leifur Eiríksson statue are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

  • ‪Café Loki - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Svarta Kaffið - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ROK - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dillon Whiskey Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

3-star hotel near Reykjavik Harbour
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.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1970
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

English, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Portuguese, Russian

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Leifur Eiriksson to the airport?

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson is 1.2 mi (3-min drive) away from the Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Leifur Eiriksson have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson.

How close is Hotel Leifur Eiriksson to the beach?

This hotel is 1.9 mi (5-min drive) from Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach.

Does Hotel Leifur Eiriksson offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ISK 2500 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Leifur Eiriksson have a pool?

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Leifur Eiriksson have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Leifur Eiriksson to downtown Reykjavik?

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson is 0.6 mi away from Reykjavik.

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1011 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Renette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little older hotel with lots of charm. Our problem , no elevator,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good breakfast, comfy rooms. Would recommend staying here and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

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

A good choice

This hotel had a lovely breakfast and a great location across from the iconic cathedral. The building is old and has been retrofitted over the years, so some of the features are a bit clunky like the shower and washroom. I also found the bed mattress to be sagging, enough that it was uncomfortable after several hours of sleep. However, the pros definitely out-weighed the cons and I would be happy staying here again if the opportunity arose.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Abbigail Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay with easy access to bus stop for travel and pick ups.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed a place to stay last minute and were able to get a room that satisfied our needs for a very good price. Our room had a window facing the front of Hallgrimskirkja church so the location was about as good as you can get in Reykjavik. It was close to many excellent restaurants and downtown shops. The bathroom was very small (about 18 square feet, 1.7 square meters) but it did the job. Breakfast was included with the room and was quite good. I had local Skyr each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morwyn Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location in the center of shopping, dining, and more!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATRINA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of church. Staff upgraded us too and wonderful Icelandic breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. Clean, beautiful rooms, helpful and lovely staff. The breakfast layout is a labor of love. All in all, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, quaint, quality, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful . Fantastic views of the cathedral and really convenient for shopping and restaurants a very good option for the centre of town !
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location, the staff were amazing and so helpful to us planning what we would do and best way to do it. Smaller rooms but lovely decor and we weren’t there to spend time in the room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
This hotel was OK, but not great. The location is good -- near bus stop 8 and in a very walkable area. Our room was pretty small for the price. It is 3 stories with no elevator so be prepared to lug your bags upstairs for floor 2 or 3 (the staff did offer to help).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this location. The bus stop #8 for pick up tours is probably 2 mins walk from the hotel. Some attractions are in walking distance. It is so convenient that they have luggage storage. I got a single room and it is just enough to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

yongcai

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel ! Staff very accommodating. Clean and in a perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with a short walking distance to many restaurants and attractions. Rooms are on the small side but very manageable. Would definitely recommend! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and looks like the pictures they post. The location is great and convenient. The staff was very friendly and remembered who I was when I saw them at the front desk throughout my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Anchor point of a great trip!

Excellent location for a short trip in Reykjavík. Great service from friendly staff. Beautiful view of the Hallgrimskirkja from our room window.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025