Kvosin Downtown HotelvsCircle Hostel

Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Kvosin Downtown Hotel scores significantly higher than Oddsson Hostel. Kvosin Downtown Hotel comes in at #15 in Reykjavik with endorsements from 3 reviews including Oyster, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.

Kvosin Downtown Hotel

Tripexpert score:

8/10

Location:Kirkjutorg 4, Reykjavik 101, Iceland

Price:

From $247/night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Free Internet
Room Service
Free Breakfast
Laundry Service
Concierge

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Expert reviews:

Tablet

19.0

"Kvosin is a boutique hotel for self-starters: the ground-floor restaurant is open from seven to seven, and after that you're turned loose on the town." Full review

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

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Bib Gourmand

"To focus on the ups and downs of the local travel scene to risk missing the point of Reykjavík entirely. A hotel like Kvosin is built to last. In one sense, it already has — the building..." Full review

Condé Nast Traveler

"Kvosin Downtown Hotel has many charms. In terms of location, it's extremely central: rubbing shoulders with the likes of City Hall, Austurvöllur park, Reykjavik Cathedral, and Icelandic..."

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Condé Nast Traveler

"Located inside a historic building in the middle of downtown Reykjavik, Kvosin Hotel is a charismatic boutique property with fantastic artment suites. It's a hotel that hits all the boxes..."

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