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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson vs Arahus

Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Leifur Eiriksson ranks significantly better than Arahus. Hotel Leifur Eiriksson is ranked #15 in Reykjavik with approval from 4 reviewers like oyster.com, Frommer's and Fodor's.

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
8 / 10
Skolavordustigur 45, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $80 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Free Parking
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Fodor's 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 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 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 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 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
Arahus
Arahus
7 / 10
Strandgata 21, Hafnarfjordur, Reykjavik 220, Iceland
From $62 /night
  • Laundry Service
  • Free Parking
  • Golf Course
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The owner, Smári, keeps up appearances at this very central option on the pedestrian main street." Full review