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Kvosin Downtown HotelvsSand Hotel
Kvosin Downtown Hotel and Sandhotel are both recommended by experts. On balance, Kvosin Downtown Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Sandhotel. Kvosin Downtown Hotel comes in at 82 with accolades from 4 publications like Oyster, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.
Kvosin Downtown Hotel
The Telegraph
Oyster
Mr & Mrs Smith
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Kirkjutorg 4, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $247/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
8.0
"Enjoys a fabulous downtown location, and offers swish interiors and in-house amenities such as a sophisticated restaurant and bar." Full review
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
"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
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
"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
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
Sand Hotel
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Laugavegur 34, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $132/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"The team behind Reykjavik's Sandhotel pretty much perfected the cinnamon bun, so they whipped up the city’s cosiest stay." Full review
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
"The 67-room Art Deco-style Sand Hotel is built around three historic buildings on Laugavegur Street"
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
"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