Baldursbra GuesthousevsHotel Holt - The Art Hotel
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, Hotel Holt ranks significantly higher than Baldursbra Guesthouse. Hotel Holt has a TripExpert Score of 89 with praise from 5 reviewers like The Telegraph, Star Service and Fodor's.
Baldursbra Guesthouse
Laufasvegur 41, Reykjavik IS - 101, Iceland
From $40/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
Frommer's
"A short walk north of the BSÍ bus terminal, this guesthouse is surrounded by foreign embassies. Rooms are large, comfortable, and clean." Full review
Insight Guides
"One of the best guesthouses in the city, run by a German-Icelandic couple. The service is friendly and hospitable and there is a hot tub in the back yard."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Decent-sized comfy rooms with washbasins characterise this little guesthouse on a quiet street near Tjörnin" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Decent-sized comfy rooms with washbasins characterise this little guesthouse on a quiet street near Tjörnin" Full review
Hotel Holt - The Art Hotel
Bergstadastraeti 37, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $206/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This quietly elegant member of the prestigious World Hotels group has impeccable service, an excellent restaurant (Gallery), and free Wi–Fi throughout the hotel." Full review
Star Service
"This is a respected, classic hotel with a grand reputation, resting on a hilltop in a residential area in the old part of the city." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This upscale 4-star hotel enjoys a good location on a quiet street in downtown Reykjavik, a decent spread of facilities and one of the country’s largest privately-owned art collections." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Sits on a quiet street in central Reykjavik -- it’s a great location for exploring the city, as attractions like the Hallgrimskirkja Church and the
Harpa Concert Hall are within a 10-minute walk." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"A staple in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland for more than 50 years, the Hotel Holt cherishes and celebrates Icelandic culture in an unparalleled manner." Full review
Frommer's
"The work of some of the country’s best-known artists, including Jóhannes S. Kjarval, adorn the rooms, lounges, library...rooms are rather classic, with leather chairs and dark wood furnishings." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Original paintings, drawings and sculptures adorn the rooms here (Holt houses the largest private art collection in Iceland), set off by warm-toned decor and rose-coloured carpets." Full review
The Guardian
"It’s expensive, but it’s been around since the 1960s and filled with beautiful artwork by big names such as Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval"