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Loft - HI Hostel & Bar vs Sand Hotel
Loft HI Hostel and Sandhotel are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Loft HI Hostel ranks marginally higher than Sandhotel. Loft HI Hostel has a TripExpert Score of 77 with endorsements from 2 publications such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph.
Loft - HI Hostel & Bar
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Independent
Frommer's
Bankastraeti 7, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $31 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundy Room
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Perched high above the action on bustling Bankastræti, this modern hostel attracts a decidedly young crowd, including locals who come for its trendy bar and cafe terrace."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"The Loft is one of Reykjavik’s leading hostels."
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Independent
"The Double Deluxe Rooms are basic but cosy, with large windows overlooking Laugavegur, soft beds and small-but-functional tiled bathrooms. Guests also have access to the top-floor balcony cafe."
Frommer's
"This lively, HI-affiliated hostel with a clean, minimalist vibe has become something of a hub of backpacker activity in Reykjavík. Most come for the four-, six-, and eight-bed dorm rooms."
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Sand Hotel
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
Laugavegur 34, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $132 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The team behind Reykjavik's Sandhotel pretty much perfected the cinnamon bun, so they whipped up the city’s cosiest stay."
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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."
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Independent
"The 67-room Art Deco-style Sand Hotel is built around three historic buildings on Laugavegur Street"
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."
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