Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7

Located opposite Hallgrimskirkja Church in central Reykjavik, all rooms at two buildings have private bathroom facilities, free WiFi access and satellite TV. The upper floors are accessible only by stairs. Laugavegur Shopping Street is 656 feet away. A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the dining room. Light meals and drinks can be enjoyed in the snack bar. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Several galleries, designer shops, and specialty shops are located in the surrounding area. The National Theater of Iceland is within a 10-minute walk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Reykjavík, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

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See what guests loved the most:

Gregory
United States United States
“Great location. Nice single room on the top floor with a view of the church.”
Tom
United States United States
“Perfect location!! The staff were so friendly and willing to assist in any way. The breakfast was really good. And the staff did an amazing job at keeping up with all the people engaging in their wonderful breakfast”
Maja
United States United States
“Location friendliness of staff Icelandic spirit Excellent cafe”
Amy
United States United States
“Loved the location..short walk to bus station, downhill after checking out, was convenient. Loved being able to look at the church out our window!”
Constance
United States United States
“Everything, from Location, right in the midst of all in the Capitol, Beautiful old building, very clean, nice bar, great expresso machine 24 hours free, good breakfast, and staff were so unbelievably nice and I am a cynic.”
Dennis
United States United States
“Karen and I enjoyed our stay at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson. The location was excellent, making it easy to explore Reykjavík on foot. The breakfast was very good, and the staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. Overall, the...”
Jody
United States United States
“Location and excellent staff. Slilka (sp) was WONDERFUL.”
Michelle
United States United States
“The location was perfect and the room was very nice. The staff were also kind and helpful. The breakfast buffet was probably our favorite of the hotels we stayed in.”
Shawna
United States United States
“This is my second time staying and it is consistently high quality. The lounge is comfortable for a cafe or beer or plotting the next day’s adventure. The breakfast is substantial. The room is clean, cozy, and has a functional layout. It is the...”
Michael
Ireland Ireland
“Coffee machine provided. Also free coffee etc. available at all times in the main building which was across the street. Excellent location”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

House rules

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per person, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The property and rooms are accessed via several flights of stairs in a building with no elevator.

The Hotel limits to maximum 5 rooms per reservation. For booking more than 5 rooms per reservation, please contact the Hotel Management.

Please note that there is no elevator in the building; the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Leifur Eiriksson of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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