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Reykjavik Residence Hotel vs Sand Hotel

Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Reykjavik Residence Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Sandhotel. Reykjavik Residence Hotel is ranked #16 in Reykjavik with accolades from 3 publications such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Oyster.

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
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