Reviews of Hotel Leifur Eiriksson 3 stars
Skolavordustigur 45 , 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
#70 of 79 hotels in Reykjavík
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 724 hotel reviews
7.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.2
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Comfort
8.0
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
7.5
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
7.5
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Free WiFi
9.1
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Carrie
United States14 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great location for a one night stay for tourist, for business travel -great for a week stay.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Typical Icelandic breakfast. Would like to see gluten free bread for those if us who are medically gf.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Fran
United States41 reviews16 helpful votes8.0“Central Location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Honestly nothing to really complain about. I did not have the main hotel, I had the building across the street. So it was no big deal. The door key was a pain in the butt a few times otherwise nothing bad to say
The location was great, in the middle of everything. Top of the hill but easy to get around walking. Restaurants close and easy to get to, shops and there is a market next to the hotel so you can get stuff to have while going out on tour. The church is just across the street. Breakfast was fine, and good enough to start your day. Staff at the desk were friendly and very helpful. Good people.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Emanuele
Italy27 reviews7.0Good- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice staff and great location, but the structure is old and needs a refurbishment.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Erik
Netherlands15 reviews8.0“Fine hotel with nice view and central location.”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Church View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No real downsides
Good location nearby city center.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Janos
Hungary58 reviews8 helpful votes9.0“Affordable cosy hotel right in the heart of Reykjavik”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No elevator
Perfect location, superb breakfast, small but tastefully decorated rooms
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Sami
Finland23 reviews10 helpful votes8.0“Decent hotel with excellent location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Church View
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was only mediocre with poor instant coffee. Windows have poor noise isolation, luckily the neighborhood is not noisy during night time.
Excellent location next to Hallgrimskirkja, comfortable beds.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Duncan
Australia34 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Small room but otherwise very comfortable stay.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
I had a very small room and bathroom.
Good breakfast, warm rooms. Good location. 24hr desk (made me a sandwich when I had to leave early).
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Christian
Switzerland7 reviews9.0“Cozy, Central, Warm & Friendly.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location Very Friendly Staff & Receptionists
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Veronica
Argentina40 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Better location than this, is imposible.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Church View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I can’t imagine a smaller bathroom than what we got. The plastic key of the room broke and was expensive to get another one.
Great location.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Talha
Turkey4 reviews8.0“Good value, perfect location”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
Room is a bit small.
Breakfast was really nice. Staff is helpful. Location is perfect.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Wesley
Belgium7 reviews7.0“Overall, had a pleasant stay at this hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
There is no elevator, so be prepared for an extra set of stairs after a long day of hiking :-) The rooms are quite small, but that's what you get with this budget I guess. The skylight in the room on the top floor was leaking cold air and was a bit noisy during high winds, but overall the room was still warm enough.
Value-for-money a very decent hotel. Location is great, located right next to Hallgrímskirkja. Around Hallgrímskirkja there is a free parking. The breakfast is clean and decent, offering several bread types, cereal, skyr, fruits, ... No warm breakfast however.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Ivo
France20 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was too small
Nice location and nice staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Highborn
Norway8 reviews7.0“Nice room, weird shower.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The shower could have been bigger. Also it smelled a bit weird in the shower.
Nice bedroom. Good size. Helpful staff. The breakfast was ok.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Sylvia
Singapore12 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was smaller than expected. Only got space to open my 24" luggage in between bedroom door and bathroom entrance. Shower area has just enough standing space.
Clean room, adequate charging point for 1 person. Room was located in building just across the road from main reception building, right in front of the church. Very convenient for taking pictures at night and early morning without the crowd. Parking lot near the church so it was just a short walk to the hotel. Super helpful and friendly ladies at front desk. Breakfast spread was good. Overall good place for 1 night stay.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Rachael
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Perfect location and cosy stay especially for solo travellers. Felt very safe and staff were so acco”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Very expensive!
Loved how cosy the hotel was, quiet location, beautiful church outside, really friendly and helpful staff. Plus unlimited hot choc!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Brian
United Kingdom25 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Church View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was parking but this was dependent on other users visiting the church so a space is not guaranteed, but was free. There was no tea/coffee making facilities in the room.
The location was beautiful and close to main part of city with a lovely view of the church. Decor was very stylish and very up market. Staff friendly and happy to help.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Torben
Denmark31 reviews9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Small bathroom, water all over the floor when taking a shower
Good hotel with a very good location Good breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Julieta
Ecuador12 reviews8.0“Good stay in downtown Reykjavík”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No elevator
Excellent location
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Yingshuo
United Kingdom18 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I like the room with Cathedral view
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Jessica
Mexico12 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It doesn't have elevator, which is a problem when you have heavy luggage :S
Location is excellent, it is in front of the church. Staff is friendly and helpful. Luggage can be stored till check in time
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Caitlin
United States2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
How to scan in was a hassle as well as not having an elevator
The staff was amazing and very helpful
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Laurel
Finland8 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom was so small as to be uncomfortable for me, a small person. The room is extremely expensive for what it is, but that seems to be true of all hotels in Iceland.
The location was good and the staff were very friendly and accomodating.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Gillespie
Ireland3 reviews8.0“Too short.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
reception staff could not have been more helpful, Were very helpful Hotel at top of Skólavorustigur.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Arvydas
Lithuania22 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
TV/remote wasn’t working and the hairdryer “in the room” was of a “go ask at the reception in the other building” variety. Not a dealbreaker for a short stay, but can be an issue for a longer one.
Basic hotel for a basic price, but in a great location!
Stayed in March 2024
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