Salvation Army GuesthousevsCenter Hotels Arnarhvoll
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Centerhotel Arnarhvoll ranks significantly higher than Salvation Army Guesthouse. Centerhotel Arnarhvoll scores 82 with approval from 6 reviewers including Insight Guides, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Salvation Army Guesthouse
Kirkjustraeti 2, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $0/night
- Free Internet
Frommer's
"No one will try to save your soul, and the location and value are unbeatable." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This is the nearest thing Reykjavík has to a Japanese capsule hotel! The tiny rooms at this Christian ‘guest house’ are highly functional and frill-free, if a bit rundown."
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll
Ingolfsstraeti 1, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $126/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides
"One of the city’s newest hotels, Arnarhvoll is cool, clean, and has stunning views across the bay. Five minutes’ walk from the bar-and-restaurant action on Laugavegur."
Travel + Leisure
"The new hotel in downtown’s 101 district features modern rooms (slate palette accented with red and chestnut brown) come with views of Mount Esja." Full review
Star Service
"Similar to its sibling properties in town, this harbor-front hotel in the heart of town offers the basics at an exceptional price." Full review
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One of the most unique services here is that the staff will provide a wakeup call, upon request, if the Northern Lights come into view.
The Telegraph
8.0
"Stylish and comfortable guest rooms, a whirlpool tub and sauna, and a classy restaurant and bar are some of the draws at this centrally-located three star hotel." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 104-room Centerhotel Arnarhvoll is a stylish, modern, mid-range hotel just a three-minute walk from Reykjavik's main shopping street and in walking distance of most of the city's sights." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A sleek hotel on the waterfront, Arnarhvoll offers unimpeded views of the bay and Mt Esja in the distance." Full review