Hotel Holt - The Art HotelvsHelguhus Bed and Breakfast
Both Hotel Holt and Helguhus Bed and Breakfast are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Holt is preferred by most writers compared to Helguhus Bed and Breakfast. Hotel Holt ranks #4 in Reykjavik with praise from 4 reviews such as The Telegraph, oyster.com and Fodor's.
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"
Helguhus Bed and Breakfast
Laekjarkinn 8, Hafnarfjordur, Reykjavik 220, Iceland
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
"Close to a small lake a 10-minute walk out of town, Helguhús is a well-turned-out town house with cosy, cream-coloured rooms (all with shared bathrooms)."