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Hotel Leifur Eiriksson vs Reykjavik Residence Hotel

Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Reykjavik Residence Hotel scores slightly higher than Hotel Leifur Eiriksson. Reykjavik Residence Hotel is ranked #16 in Reykjavik with recommendations from 3 sources including The Telegraph, Oyster and Lonely Planet.

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
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
7 / 10
Hverfisgata 45, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $130 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Plush city-centre living feels just right in these two converted historic mansions."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Reykjavik Residence Hotel provides relaxed apartment-style living near Reykjavik's downtown attractions." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"This alluring apartment hotel, which occupies two separate but nearby locations in downtown Reykjavik, is pitched as a home away from home." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Plush city-centre living feels just right in these two converted historic mansions." Full review