Hotel Leifur EirikssonvsKvosin Downtown Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Kvosin Downtown Hotel ranks slightly higher than Hotel Leifur Eiriksson. Kvosin Downtown Hotel comes in at #14 in Reykjavik with positive reviews from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Oyster.
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
Kvosin Downtown Hotel
Kirkjutorg 4, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $247/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
8.0
"Enjoys a fabulous downtown location, and offers swish interiors and in-house amenities such as a sophisticated restaurant and bar." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Kvosin Downtown Hotel sits next to Iceland's Parliament, a short walk from some of Reykjavik's best shopping and dining." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"In the centre of downtown Reykjavik, Kvosin Hotel is charmingly historic on the outside, but inside you’ll find swish, Scandi-style interiors and a bar that'll please the pickiest connoisseur." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"Kvosin Downtown Hotel sits in the heart of Reykjavik, surrounded by historic buildings, intricate architecture, bustling nightlife and seemingly endless dining options." Full review
Frommer's
"Each oversized unit has a unique layout and set of amenities, ranging from terrace access to sofabeds to dining areas. Downstairs are an artisanal grocer and a hip bar" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Firmly a part of Reykjavík's luxury-accommodation wave, the suites at this superbly located historic hotel range from 'Junior' and 'Executive' to 'Valkyrie'" Full review