Baldursbra GuesthousevsSand Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professionals. On balance, Baldursbra Guesthouse is preferred by most reviewers compared to Sandhotel. Baldursbra Guesthouse is ranked #33 in Reykjavik with praise from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Insight Guides and Frommer'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
Sand Hotel
Laugavegur 34, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $132/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The team behind Reykjavik's Sandhotel pretty much perfected the cinnamon bun, so they whipped up the city’s cosiest stay." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Sandhotel is situated in the heart of Reykjavik's hip shopping street, Laugavegur, and is bordered by Iceland's oldest gentleman's tailor and a cult bakery." Full review
Independent
"The 67-room Art Deco-style Sand Hotel is built around three historic buildings on Laugavegur Street"
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"When the folks behind one of Iceland's best bakeries open a hotel, you know it's going to be great." Full review
Michelin Guide
"It’s a remarkably forward-looking affair, and is easily one of the most stylish hotels...there’s a bistro and bar on site, and a few of the city’s finest restaurants are right on this street." Full review