Compare this hotel
Loft - HI Eco Hostel vs Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Reykjavik — score, location, comfort and price.
VS
This Reykjavik matchup — Loft - HI Eco Hostel versus Hotel Leifur Eiriksson — is a real contest. The core dynamic: a location-versus-comfort tradeoff.
Low confidence
Short version: Loft - HI Eco Hostel wins overall, but it's it's location against comfort — depends what you prioritize.
If you only remember one thing
Slight advantage Loft - HI Eco Hostel (69.69 vs 66.07). The 3.62-point gap is real but not decisive — Hotel Leifur Eiriksson remains competitive.
Choose Loft - HI Eco Hostel
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
Choose Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
- Room quality matters more than location or price
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Score comparison
| Dimension | Loft - HI Eco Hostel | Hotel Leifur Eiriksson |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 89.50 | 87.40 |
| Value | 83.62 | 41.98 |
| Location | 93.05 | 82.80 |
| Comfort | 17.00 | 64.40 |
| Services | 35.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 69.69 | 66.07 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Loft - HI Eco Hostel, slightly (2.1 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to Loft - HI Eco Hostel, clearly (41.64 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to Loft - HI Eco Hostel, noticeably (10.25 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Hotel Leifur Eiriksson, clearly (47.4 pts gap).
Services: Services goes to Hotel Leifur Eiriksson, noticeably (15 pts gap).
Price
Loft - HI Eco Hostel
EUR 46
Single bed in 6-Bed MIXED Dorm with Private Bathroom
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
EUR 275
Economy Double Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Free WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only Loft - HI Eco Hostel
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsWifi in all areas
Only Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
HeatingKey accessKey card accessSecurity alarmSmoke alarmsTour desk