Reviews of Hotel Leifur Eiriksson 3 stars
Skolavordustigur 45 , 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was really wonderful and the free coffee/tea/hot chocolate all day and night was a bonus! Our rooms were clean and the location was wonderful - we had a view of the church from one of our rooms. Check-in and checkout were both very easy and the staff provided recommendations for local restaurants.
Our room was SO HOT (all hotels in Iceland seem to have hot rooms) and we couldn't keep the window open because we were right on the street. One room was at street level so they definitely found it to be noisy. The rooms were very small but were fine for our needs. We just wish it could have been a bit quieter and cooler.
Dear Julie, Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed our location, the clean rooms, and the service from our team, as well as the complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. We’re sorry the room felt warmer than expected. Although guests can adjust the heater, sometimes it can still feel warmer than desired. We will also remind our housekeeping team to check the heating when preparing rooms. Your comments are very helpful. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Reykjavík in the future. Best Regards, Leonardo Santos
Dear Julie, Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed our location, the clean rooms, and the service from our team, as well as the complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. We’re sorry the room felt warmer than expecte… Show more
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff and great location!
A little crowded and noisy
Dear Robert, We would like to thank you for the very positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our hotel´s location and our staff and hopefully the noise did not dampen your experience with us. We hope to see you again in the future! Best regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Dear Robert, We would like to thank you for the very positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our hotel´s location and our staff and hopefully the noise did not dampen your experience with us. We hope to see you again in the future! Best … Show more
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location of the hotel couldn't be better.
A single room was smaller than a college dorm. The shower/toilet/sink were altogether in a miniscule space by American standards. Set your expectations accordingly. Breakfast was European continental with a nice selection of fruit, various breads, a small selection of ham and cheese, and some cereals. It wasn't substantial but it worked.
Dear Paul, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our central location and enjoyed the breakfast selection. We understand that room and bathroom sizes may feel smaller compared to American standards, and we appreciate your comments, which help future guests set the right expectations. We are glad, however, that you found your stay comfortable overall. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Best regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Dear Paul, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our central location and enjoyed the breakfast selection. We understand that room and bathroom sizes may feel smaller co… Show more
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation. Staff
No elevator but staff was willing to carry bags up. Had to pay by the hour for early check-in even though room was ready.
Dear Donya, We would like to thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our prime location and our staff. The early check in fee is part of our policy and it is clearly stated to all our guests. Best Regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Dear Donya, We would like to thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our prime location and our staff. The early check in fee is part of our policy and it is clearly stated to all our guests. Best Regards, Hotel Leifur Eirikss… Show more
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation
No elevator and we were on the 4th floor. Staff is very willing to help with bags, though. Fourth floor rooms are in the attic with a roof line indwelled in the room. I hit my head on the ceiling several times. Ceiling painted black, which made it very hard to see.
Dear Donya, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that you appreciated the assistance from our staff. As mentioned on our Booking.com page, our property does not have an elevator, and our team is always happy to help with luggage to ensure a more comfortable arrival. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration to improve our guests’ experience. Best regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Dear Donya, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that you appreciated the assistance from our staff. As mentioned on our Booking.com page, our property does not have an elevator, and our team is always happy to help wit… Show more
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewQuiet hotel, everything clean and well located.
Nothing.
Dear Sara, Thank you very much for your lovely review. It is wonderful to know that everything met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back to Reykjavik again soon! Best regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation Staff
Limited option at breakfast Small/old room
Dear Christian, We really appreciate the positive feedback about our location and our staff. Regarding the breakfast menu, we try to provide a variety of options to satisfy our guests. We are disappointed you found them limited, and we will try to improve. Best regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Dear Christian, We really appreciate the positive feedback about our location and our staff. Regarding the breakfast menu, we try to provide a variety of options to satisfy our guests. We are disappointed you found them limited, and we will… Show more
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was excellent. Staff were not overly friendly but they gave us all the necessary information.
Room 302 doesn't have good wifi connection. The room cleaning wasn't perfect, I was bothered to find hair on the side table and in the shower before I even used it. Wish I'd known beforehand that the hot water smelled sulfur. (maybe there was a note, but I didn't see it when I booked). It would be even better if they could also provide hot water that doesn't smell sulfur.
Dear Hiroko, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad you appreciated our central location. We are sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay did not fully meet your expectations, particularly regarding cleanliness and the wifi connection. Regarding the hot water, it is naturally heated by Reykjavík’s geothermal system, which can carry a sulfur smell. It is completely safe and a common feature of our city. We truly value your input and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again for an improved experience. Best regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Dear Hiroko, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad you appreciated our central location. We are sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay did not fully meet your expectations, particularly regarding cleanliness and the wifi c… Show more
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location
Shower had no shower tray.
Dear Daisy, Thank you very much for your kind review and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you found our staff, cleanliness, comfort, and location to your satisfaction. We appreciate your feedback regarding the shower and will certainly take it into consideration for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Dear Daisy, Thank you very much for your kind review and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you found our staff, cleanliness, comfort, and location to your satisfaction. We appreciate your … Show more
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, and I had a lovely view from my windows over Reykjavík's harbor.
The room was cozy but extremely small, I could barely fit alone. The bathroom was mini, kind of like that of a caravan or boat cabin. It was quite old and the finishes were of really poor quality. Definitely not up to standards for a three star hotel!
Dear Camilla, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our central location and the view over Reykjavík’s harbor. We are, however, sorry to learn that the size and condition of the room and bathroom did not meet your expectations. Your comments are very valuable to us, and we will take them into consideration as we continue to improve our facilities and services. Best regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Dear Camilla, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our central location and the view over Reykjavík’s harbor. We are, however, sorry to learn that the size and condition of the room and bathroom… Show more
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is great!
Up flooe rooms are very hot on sunny day.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our central location. We regret to hear that the temperature in your room was uncomfortable on sunny days. Your comments are important to us, and we will look into possible improvements to enhance our guests’ comfort. Best regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our central location. We regret to hear that the temperature in your room was uncomfortable on sunny days. Your comments are important to us, a… Show more
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was fabulous. We chose not to have the breakfast but it looked to have a good selection and good value for the price.
Dear Patricia, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our central location and that our breakfast offering looked appealing during your stay. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back, perhaps to try the breakfast next time. Best regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Dear Patricia, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our central location and that our breakfast offering looked appealing during your stay. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back, perhaps to tr… Show more
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location. Friendly helpful staff
Steps
Dear Steven, Thank you for your review. As a 3-star hotel in the heart of Reykjavík, we are pleased you found our location convenient and our staff friendly and helpful. We do our best to offer competitive prices during Iceland’s busiest season to ensure good value for our guests. We appreciate your stay and hope to welcome you back in the future. Best regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Dear Steven, Thank you for your review. As a 3-star hotel in the heart of Reykjavík, we are pleased you found our location convenient and our staff friendly and helpful. We do our best to offer competitive prices during Iceland’s busiest s… Show more
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean, authentic Icelandic charm, right across from the church, bus stop 8. 10 minute walk to to BSI bus station. 2 minutes to rainbow street!
We couldn't figure out hot to charge our phone if we shut the lights off at night.
Dear Sherilynne, Thank you for your kind words about our location, comfort, and authentic Icelandic charm. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. As with many other hotels, there is a main switch in the room that turns off all electricity, and separate switches that only turn off the lights. For charging devices overnight, simply leave the main power on and use the light switches. Our reception is open 24 hours a day, so guests can always call us or come to the front desk for assistance at any time. Best regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Dear Sherilynne, Thank you for your kind words about our location, comfort, and authentic Icelandic charm. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. As with many other hotels, there is a main switch in the room that turns off all ele… Show more
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocatioin
The bathroom is too small and has a sulfur smell
Dear Haiying, Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you appreciated our location. Regarding the smell you noticed in the bathroom, this is due to the naturally occurring geothermal hot water used throughout Iceland. It can carry a sulfur-like scent, which is completely harmless and typical in many areas of the country. We provide an information sheet in both the lobby and the rooms to explain this to our guests. The cold water comes from a separate source, has no smell, and is very clean and safe to drink. It is considered among the purest tap water in the world. We hope you had a pleasant stay overall and would be happy to welcome you again in the future. Best regards, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Team
Dear Haiying, Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you appreciated our location. Regarding the smell you noticed in the bathroom, this is due to the naturally occurring geothermal hot water used throughout Iceland. It can carry a sulf… Show more