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Sand Hotel vs Fosshotel Reykjavik

Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fosshotel Reykjavik is the choice of most reviewers compared to Sandhotel. Fosshotel Reykjavik has a TripExpert Score of 79 with praise from 4 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and The Telegraph.

Sand Hotel
Sand Hotel
7 / 10
Laugavegur 34, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $132 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"The team behind Reykjavik's Sandhotel pretty much perfected the cinnamon bun, so they whipped up the city’s cosiest stay." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
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
Independent Independent
"The 67-room Art Deco-style Sand Hotel is built around three historic buildings on Laugavegur Street"
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Fosshotel Reykjavik
8 / 10
Porunnartun 1 | Höfdatorg, Reykjavik 105, Iceland
From $147 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Star Service Star Service
"The Fosshotel Reykjavik is easy to spot: In a cityscape of low buildings, it soars to the sky, with 16 floors." Full review
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Ask for a room facing the harbor and the mountains.
Fodor's Fodor's
"This mammoth new hotel in the business district of Reykjavík has spectacular views and huge common areas." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This four-star hotel is the largest in Iceland, with 320 rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This 320-room behemoth is one of the new breed of high-rise hotels, especially centred around the Tün neighbourhood east of the city centre." Full review