Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7

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About this property

Situated opposite Hallgrimskirkja Church in central Reykjavik, All rooms at two buildings have a private bathroom facilities, free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. Upper floors are accessible by stairs only. Laugavegur Shopping Street is 200 meters away. A buffet breakfast is served from 7:00-9:30 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. Free public parking is available near the Leifur Eiriksson Hotel (no private parking). Several galleries, designer shops, and specialty shops are located in the surrounding area. The National Theatre of Iceland is within 10 minutes' walk. All rooms at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson have private bathroom facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the real heart of Reykjavík, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Standard Twin Room
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  • 2 single beds
Free cot available on request
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Wake-up service
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$207 per night
Original price
US$806.36
Late Escape Deal
- US$123.57
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Booking.com pays
- US$62.18
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
US$620.61
US$207 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
23% off
23% off
You’re getting 23% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: € 5.5 City tax per night, 11 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$23
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$237 per night
Original price
US$921.89
Late Escape Deal
- US$140.90
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Booking.com pays
- US$70.90
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
US$710.10
US$237 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
23% off
23% off
You’re getting 23% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: € 5.5 City tax per night, 11 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Magnus
    Sweden Sweden
    “Great location and really nice personnel (Maria) who provided super early morning smile and support with coffee and breakfast package!”
  • Lisa
    Austria Austria
    “the location is excellent right in the center, breakfast is convenient”
  • Beverley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Property was very clean and very well maintained. As it is centrally located it was ideal for exploring.”
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The most perfect location with a view of the church.”
  • Morten
    Norway Norway
    “Very nice reception by the receptionist, friendly and very helpful. Immaculate service!”
  • Lesley
    Canada Canada
    “Very friendly Staff and easy check in. Loved the boutique style of the hotel. Breakfast was included in our booking, so great value for money. Excellent location.”
  • Ceri-lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location brilliant and great views of the cathedral. Rooms comfortable and staffed 24/7 to help. Close to the main areas for food and bars”
  • Siiri
    Estonia Estonia
    “Our room was in the other building across the road and we had a beautiful view of the church from our window. The room was nice and big (the bathroom was tiny but we didn’t mind). Breakfast was great too”
  • Saga
    Iceland Iceland
    “The location is fantastic, we had a view over Hallgrimskirkja. The breakfast also had a vide selection of yoghurts, fruits, eggs, and they even had gluten free bread available without you needing to ask!”
  • Angie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location is perfect with most things in easy walking distance of the hotel”

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House rules

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.