101 HotelvsCircle Hostel
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, 101 hotel scores significantly better than Oddsson Hostel. 101 hotel is ranked #3 in Reykjavik with praise from 8 sources including Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
101 Hotel Show All Reviews
Hverfisgata 10, Reykjavik, Iceland
From $252/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Don't let the 1930s office block-style façade fool you: 101 Hotel is one of Reykjavik's most stylish accommodations." Full review
Jetsetter
"101 hotel is in the heart of Reykjavik, walking distance from National Cathedral and Harpa. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Parliament House and Reykjavik Pond.
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Lonely Planet
"The 101 aims to tickle the senses – with yielding downy beds... rich wooden floors and glass-walled showers – it may mean you skip the bars and opt for a night in instead." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The hotel is within walking distance of the historic town center, the main shopping streets, and the mega-trendy 101 nightlife district—the hotel’s namesake." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Modern, art-focused property with 38 rooms. Stop by the lobby bar for Austrian rum–spiked hot chocolate by the fireplace." Full review
Star Service
"Part of the Design Hotels group, Iceland's first boutique-hotel is located in the heart of downtown on a busy street near the major shopping area." Full review
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Repeat guests often request the rooms that face Hverfisgata for their harbor views.
Afar Magazine
"The hotel feels intimate with only 38 rooms, and the bar and lounge are popular with trendsetting locals." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"One of Reykjavik’s first-ever boutique hotels is still one of its best." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 101 Hotel is known for its luxurious spa and chic design, which combines an industrial aesthetic with clean minimalism"
Iceland Travel Guide
June 29, 2021
Frommer's
"Despite the stark exterior, everything from the fireplace and zebra-striped chairs in the lounge to the extensive collection of contemporary art from Icelandic artists is touched by cool." Full review
Circle Hostel
Hringbraut 121, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $39/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
The Telegraph
8.0
"This über-cool hostel gives some of the city’s boutique hotels a run for their money in terms of interior design as well as facilities." Full review
Lonely Planet
"You can't miss this large, quirky new hostel near the Old Harbour neighbourhood with its brightly colored facade." Full review