Hotel Kriunes - A city hotel by the lake

Stayed here two night while exploring Reykjavik. Very cozy. Nice size rooms. Excellent shower. Very friendly staff. Rokus at the front desk was delightful and we had a great chat about him visiting the US. Was happy to make suggestions to us and equally happy to hear about our suggestions and experiences to him . Breakfast buffet was tasty with great coffee. Nice view from the room.. super dark sky should you be lucky enough to see northern lights.

Hotel Kríunes is truly a hidden gem in Iceland. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the peaceful atmosphere, the stunning lakeside location, and the warm, personal welcome. It feels less like a hotel and more like staying in a beautifully kept family home — comfortable, cosy, and full of character.||||The views are absolutely breathtaking. Whether it’s sunrise over the lake or the chance to catch the Northern Lights right from the property, every moment feels magical. The location is perfect too — close enough to Reykjavík for easy access, but far enough to feel quiet, private, and surrounded by nature.||||Our room was spotless, spacious, and incredibly cosy. Waking up to the scenery outside the window was a highlight in itself.||||What really sets Hotel Kríunes apart, though, is the staff. Everyone we met was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely went above and beyond to make the stay special. You can feel that they truly care about every guest who walks through the door.||||If you’re looking for a peaceful escape with beautiful views, warm hospitality, and an authentic Icelandic experience, Hotel Kríunes is the perfect choice. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

From the moment we entered, we could tell that this hotel would be different from any other place we had stayed. Our room was beautiful and spacious with plenty of storage and a sitting area to the view our surroundings. Leaving through our sliding glass door, we walked around the tranquil lake. We lingered in the outdoor hot tub enjoying the quiet of the night. Our meal was great, but we were a little disappointed that the only vegetarian option was a veggie burger. However, we recommend finishing dinner with the delicious caramel lava cake. Additionally, the breakfast buffet offered unique and tasty options. Through out our stay, the exceptional staff made us feel welcome.

This hotel was a trip! The best way to describe it is: kitschy, quirky but most importantly, clean. The decor is quite bizarre - wild taxidermied animals, Spanish style tiles, blood red brocade wallpaper. Beyond the style, the proximity to the lake is a plus. The location is set in deep into a quiet neighborhood. The room itself was clean, well maintained, and quiet. We also partook in the breakfast buffet and it was the best one of our trip! So many different options of meats/cheeses/eggs/etc.

Hotel Kriunes is absolutely beautiful and one of the most romantic places I’ve ever stayed. It’s the perfect spot to see the northern lights, with stunning views right outside your window. I honestly can’t believe it’s rated only three stars—it definitely deserves four. The rooms are cozy and elegant, and the bathrooms are amazing with marble details and heated floors that make it feel so luxurious. The on-site restaurant was delicious, and the breakfast was incredible—fresh, hearty, and full of options. It’s peaceful, scenic, and truly unforgettable. I can’t recommend Hotel Kriunes enough!

The hotel well located even though It is not inbrhe city center, but just 20 minutes from there. The decoration IS wonderfull and the room was very nice. Personnel very nice and very open to help. Good luck for us as we saw the northern lights for 2 nights.

We travelled to Iceland for our anniversary and wanted a hotel that would be relaxing and in a nice setting, but also close enough to the city. Hotel Kruines was excellent and the staff were superb. Rokas looked after us brilliantly and the breakfast is delicious! The rooms are comfortable and quite big and ours had a lovely view of the lake. We would highly recommend Hotel Kruines

Beautiful, quiet and tranquil. We were greeted by a very friendly staff member who was incredibly helpful. The rooms are spacious the bed is really comfortable, it is a firm bed hybrid mattress. The views from the room are breathtaking lots of birds to see here if you're a birder. The hot tub is geothermaly fed there's a sauna and a massage chair. This is the first hotel in iceland ive stayed in were I think the cost reflected the actual value of the place.