Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Hallgrimskirkja

Photo gallery for Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

Panoramic room with church view
Front of property
Panoramic room with church view
Standard Double or Twin Room
Interior

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

Economy Double Room

Highlights

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

Single Room

Highlights

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

Panoramic room with church view

Highlights

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

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Reykjavik hotel include Reykjavik Harbour 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

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Hotel Leifur
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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavik
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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. 437 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the local. Staff was super nice and accommodating. Rooms were clean, housekeeping did seem a bit rushed though. More of a small hotel experience than a large I’d say.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haruna, Raleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic base to explore downtown Reykjavik. We walked to museums, restaurants, and shops. The free parking next to the church across the street was also convenient. I’d stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kateryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très acceuillant et aidant. Hôtel très bien situé dans un bel environnement. Le matelas de ma chambre aurait besoin rajeunissement
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

eugenia elipane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.Very accomodating and act promptly when asked for help. There is also a complimentary tea and coffee at the hotel lobby 24hrs so that is really great after a busy day out in a cold .The hotel room is quite comfortable but can do a bit of improvement like working television to help guest unwind and availability of kettle inside the room .But overall our stay was good and still recommended place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Great location and Service

Location was excellent as was the service. Bathrooms are a little strange with raised floors and no separate shower pan.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value, but very noisy could hear every noise in the corridor. Used earplugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin, Sunnyside

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

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property is quite old and not in amazing condition, but the staff and location are excellent. Fine for a bed for one night but wouldn’t want to stay longer. Quite dark and dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, we could walk to most places within 10-15mins. Next to bus stop 8. Good selection for continental breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After six stays, I found the perfect location for me in Reykjavik. Well situated near everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room. Kind staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal! The room was smaller than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location

We had 2 rooms in the main part of the hotel. It was minus 5 putside, big dumps of snow and we struggled to be able to close a window. Overall stay was good. Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast (no cooked option), and rooms were a decent size, although both had 2 single beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Lovely

Great views, good location, lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful inn, great location! Maria went above and beyond to help us with our tv. Our new best friend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025