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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
Bar (on property)
Cafe
Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Panoramic room with church view

Panoramic room with church view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Church View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Reykjavik

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson places you in the centre of Reykjavik, steps from Hallgrimskirkja and within a short 5-minute stroll of Laugavegur. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Reykjavik hotel include Reykjavik City Hall and Harpa.

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Laugavegur - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harpa - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 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

Hotel with a bar, steps from Hallgrimskirkja
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.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1970
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are 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 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.

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 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

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

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
  • 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 all accommodation.

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

Eiriksson
Hotel Leifur
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavik
Leifur
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Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavík
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

The closest beach to Hotel Leifur Eiriksson is Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach (2.4 km).

Does Hotel Leifur Eiriksson serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors give top marks to the buffet breakfast here! Offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

No, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1007 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Koon Yin

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Great staff!

The most helpful ladies at the reception desk. Helped me with tours and also helped me when my bus transfer to the airport didn’t show up. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goldie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHAD

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

Great location! Good service!

Front desk super helpful. She helped us booked the Blue Lagoon tour and 3 hour early check in. Just keep in mind that there’s extra fee for this. I think it was 1,500 kronas per hour but not 100% sure. Awesome breakfast!! Love the tuna egg salad and pickled herring. No elevator but the floors are very accessible even if you have big suitcases due to very short stairsteps. Perfect location. Would definitely come back to this hotel for next visit:))
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamy

Travelled with group
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

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What’s not to enjoy. Can’t beat the location. Available free parking to the left of the church is super convenient and safe. First come first serve basis. They will ticket you if you don’t follow the rules. I would certainly recommend this hotel! Quality breakfast buffet was great too! Staff was friendly and professional. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Renette

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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