CenterHotel SkjaldbreidvsSand Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, CenterHotel Skjaldbreid ranks marginally higher than Sandhotel. CenterHotel Skjaldbreid scores 77 with praise from 3 sources including Star Service, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
CenterHotel Skjaldbreid
Laugavegur 16, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"This hotel is located on the second, third and fourth floors of one of the oldest buildings in Reykjavik." Full review
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There are many to choose from now in the city center, and the Plaza and Hotel Centrum sparkle a little more.
Lonely Planet
"In the same family-run CenterHotel group is this old town house, round the corner on Laugavegur, with grandma-style orange-and-green decor. The curved corner rooms are best."
Oyster
Budget
"The 33-room CenterHotel Skjaldbried is a two-and-a-half-pearl property located on the city’s main shopping street and a short walk from lots of hip cafes and bars." 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