Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

3.0 star property

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Interior
Standard Double or Twin Room
Bar (on property)
Café
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Skolavordustigur 45, Reykjavik, 101
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

Church View Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

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

Panoramic room with church view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Reykjavik

With a stay at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, just a 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 13 minutes by foot from Harpa. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Reykjavik Harbour and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Skólavörðustígur.

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Laugavegur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Iceland Phallological Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harpa - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

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 Fish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loo.koo.mas - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

Hotel with a bar, 4-minute walk to Laugavegur
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.
Stay in one of 47 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 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

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Across the street from the famous Church.

The breakfast was excellent and the wi-fi rock steady. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

MeeSook

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morten

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

Nice hotel in town

Nice room and nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Location!

Room has great and the staff was friendly. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boburjon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was really convenient—centrally located and within walking distance of all the main spots. I mostly used it to store my things and get some rest since I spent most of my time on tours, and it worked perfectly for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

8/10 Good

Caleigh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, issues with washroom overheating, no elevator but overall this was a great property. You can't beat the location and the common areas were a nice touch to have somewhere to hangout since the rooms are quite small. Very close to attractions and walkable to bus pickup locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness
The noise is all night long, location is great but not worth it because of noise. Breakfast is the worst European breakfast I have ever had. Huge disappointment. One good thing is the location. Would NOT stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in the center of everything downtown Reykjavik. Note that rooms facing the church do feel a little noisy but the view at night is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori-Ann, Yonkers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Facilities and amenities are a bit dated. But good for a quick stay in a central location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent stafff and excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Theodore

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heard a fan on all night - staff tried to help - might have been in another room - too late to wake the occupants. Offered ear plugs. Staff were amazing! Loved the free tea and coffee as well as breakfast to go!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juliette

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Ritika

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurants nearby. Hosts very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leibel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Find a different hotel if you’re going on a cruise

Surprised we put on the third floor without an elevator being available. The front desk had to leave to help us with our heavy luggage.The bathroom was probably the worst design I’ve ever seen a shower curtain and the water ran on the floor other than the fact that it was also very small. I’ve never seen this in a hotel specially, it’s such a high price. additionally, they have an extra charge if you arrive early and want to check into the room if it’s ready.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025