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Hotel Holt - The Art HotelvsHotel Leifur Eiriksson
Hotel Holt and Hotel Leifur Eiriksson are both recommended by professionals. On balance, Hotel Holt scores significantly better than Hotel Leifur Eiriksson. Hotel Holt comes in at #3 in Reykjavik with endorsements from 5 publications such as The Telegraph, Star Service and Fodor's.
Hotel Holt - The Art Hotel
Fodor's
Star Service
The Telegraph
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
The Guardian
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
OysterUpper-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 Report2.0
"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 PlanetTop 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"
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson Fodor's Frommer's Oyster The Telegraph Lonely Planet
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
OysterBudget
"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 Telegraph7.0
"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
