Hotel Leifur EirikssonvsFosshotel Reykjavik
Both properties are praised by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson ranks marginally better than Fosshotel Reykjavik. Hotel Leifur Eiriksson comes in at #23 in Reykjavik with praise from 4 publications like Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
Skolavordustigur 45, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"Across the street from the hilltop church of Hallgrímskirkja, this hotel is a short walk from most of Reykjavík's major attractions. Some guest rooms have balconies." Full review
Frommer's
"The rooms of this family-run hotel are small and uninspired, with narrow beds, small bathrooms, and generic furniture -- but the location and friendly, relaxed atmosphere are key." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The two-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Leifur Eiriksson has the privilege of being the only hotel in Reykjavik with unobstructed views of Hallgrimskirkja church, which is just across the street." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This functional, family-run hotel enjoys a great location right next to the famed Hallgrimskirkja church in Reykjavik's city centre." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This hotel glories in one of the best locations in Reykjavík: it’s slap on the end of arty Skólavörðustígur, and more than half its 47 rooms have inspiring views of Hallgrímskirkja." Full review
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Porunnartun 1 | Höfdatorg, Reykjavik 105, Iceland
From $147/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"The Fosshotel Reykjavik is easy to spot: In a cityscape of low buildings, it soars to the sky, with 16 floors." Full review
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Ask for a room facing the harbor and the mountains.
Fodor's
"This mammoth new hotel in the business district of Reykjavík has spectacular views and huge common areas." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This four-star hotel is the largest in Iceland, with 320 rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This 320-room behemoth is one of the new breed of high-rise hotels, especially centred around the Tün neighbourhood east of the city centre." Full review