Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Reykjavik Harbour

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Daily buffet breakfast (ISK 2500 per person)
Cafe
Interior entrance
Interior
Standard Double or Twin Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

Single Room

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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
(23 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room

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

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About the area

Reykjavik

Downtown Reykjavik stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Reykjavik hotel, you'll find Laugavegur and Harpa. Skólavörðustígur and Leifur Eiríksson statue are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Laugavegur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reykjavik Pond - 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
  • ‪Te & Kaffi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Svarta Kaffið - ‬4 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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
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.

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
  • 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

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
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. 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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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson on Apr 27, 2026 start from CA $205, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 487 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Phani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataliia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing kind of roof room, very cosy and warm; sulfur water heals you right away; very tasty breakfast with Icelandic products so yummy yummy! Loved my short stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

greg

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great ambiance. Solid Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel. Howver, very small room and even smaller shower space. Limited breakfast options Overall, a really nice hotel, very clean in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sitara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the location is top-notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregesha

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and helpful. The rooms were cute and cozy with private bathrooms and good heating. The breakfast was nice to have, especially in an expensive city that opens late. The 24 hour access to coffee tea and hot chocolate in the lobby was really comforting to have, especially with jetlag and being awake at odd hours. The location and the hotel felt safe. The only potential downside is that the hotel is on a main street so people walking by constantly are noisy but that didn't bother me.
Really cute room amd cozy. Blackout curtains were a welcome touch.
View from the room. Great location. The church chimes are lovely.
Continental Breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pratheesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - very close to Bus Stop #8 which is a common pickup/drop location for most tour operators as well as walking distance to shopping district and other spots. Decent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a convenient location. The staff were very friendly. Breakfast was lovely, good choice. Room was a little on the small side, however, had everything required. Coffee machine, TV.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025