Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

3.0 star property
VIP Access

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Café
Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Skolavordustigur 45, Reykjavik, 101
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpa
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪4 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Church View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe are on-site.
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson offers 47 accommodations with blackout curtains. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The breakfast at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Laugavegur. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 13 minutes on foot from Reykjavik City Hall
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • 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

  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately ISK 2500 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: ISK 2500 per day (164 ft away)
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 Eiriksson Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Breakfast was great, having 24 hr access to coffee, tea and hot chocolate was a bonus Cons- no elevator so bringing large luggages to 3rd floor up and down - spiral stairs was difficult. I hope staff will offer services to bring your luggages to the room. Nice location and near eateries/attractions
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

lamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean...small room. Nice view of church. Limited TV channels = 4?? Good walking distance to downtown. No elevator so carrying luggage up narrow stairs not great. Hot water has bad sulfur smell whicunuunderstand
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente ubicación frente a la iglesia! Sin embargo habitación es bien pequeña y su baño diminuto, funciona para estancia breve, su desayuno muy básico, parada de bus muy cerca! Eso es ganador
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

IRIS, Kissimmee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful and courteous staff. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jean-Paul

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly, helpful staff and a fantastic location in the heart of downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Asil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary June

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely hospitable and helpful. So glad I stayed here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Irina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Good breakfast value. Great helpful people at reception. Small rooms. Our room had 2 twin beds. Be aware: there are very-very narrow, not a twin size you used to see in USA.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bariscan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location. Very comfortable room and nice free breakfast. Coffee and water available all day in the cozy lounge area. Staff was friendly and helpful. Everything in the City Center is within easy walking distance for healthy adults. Access to public and tour busses is super close. The room with a view of Hallsgrmkirkja was worth the upgrade. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Gemma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay convenient to all near all want we want yo go
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Serge

Was not able to use the room and was not able to get a refund
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and efficient. All I needed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice enough hotel in a good position for access the town. Staff were helpful and friendly and breakfast/hotel lobby facilities were all good. The bathroom in our room was small, no space to put wash bags etc. Having a window at street level looking on to the church was also handy for seeing the Northern Lights, but also a little noisy with all the tourists. There are no lifts so we carried our suitcases up to upper ground floor room, but thankfully didn't have a room higher than that. Also the hotel is split into two buildings, so we were not in the same building as the lobby, which was not a major problem, but good to know. You get what you pay for and this hotel is not overly expensive for Reykjavik, so if keeping the costs down is important, then the position, cleanliness, staff, breakfast etc make it worth it, but its not that spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Both reception staff Elena and I believe Michiko? were amazing! Very helpful and appreciated their professionalism. They tried their best to accommodate guest best they can. Excellent breakfast! Great location to must prime tour sights & meeting points for tour pick ups. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
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