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Kex Hostel Reykjavík

2.0 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Kex Hostel Reykjavík

Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom
Library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101
  • Laugavegur
    4 min walk
  • Domino´s
    1 min walk
  • Hlemmur Bus Terminal
    5 min walk
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    6 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared 4-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Shared 4-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared 6-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Shared 6-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Quadruple Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Front of property

CityHub Reykjavik

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (11)
The price is NZ$169
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
CityHub Reykjavik

About the area

Reykjavik

With a stay at Kex Hostel Reykjavík, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, just a 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 9 minutes by foot from Hallgrimskirkja. .This hostel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Reykjavik Harbour and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sun Voyager.
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What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 4 min walk
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 9 min walk
  • Harpa - 10 min walk
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 17 min walk
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Svarta Kaffið - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Skál! - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Reykjavík - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aktu Taktu - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kex Hostel Reykjavík

Bayside Reykjavik hostel in Downtown Reykjavik with a 24-hour front desk
Kex Hostel Reykjavík offers 43 accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features concierge services and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Languages

English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kex Hostel
Kex Reykjavík
Kex Hostel Reykjavík Reykjavik
Kex Hostel Reykjavík Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kex Hostel Reykjavík Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjavik

Kex Hostel Reykjavík Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 516 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 516 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 516 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 516 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 516 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Hang

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dear Hostel Management, I hope this message finds you well. My friend and I recently stayed at your hostel, having booked over a month ago based on a recommendation from a previous guest. We were particularly excited about the opportunity to enjoy the hostel's social atmosphere, including the bar and nightlife, which played a significant role in our decision to stay. However, upon our arrival on 9/20, we were disappointed to discover that the hostel is undergoing major construction and that the bar and restaurant facilities were closed. Unfortunately, this crucial information was not communicated to us in advance, and it significantly impacted our experience. We had anticipated a lively, social environment but instead found limited options due to the construction.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really clean, organized, and staff was friendly, but a warning about how the hostel is in between construction would’ve been nice to know I walked past it a few times
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keegan Niles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kristen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
first time in a hostel. pros: 24/7 front desk made me feel safe, they’re friendly. good location, walkable about 10-15 minutes to downtown reykjavík! lots of common areas to enjoy. bunk felt private with a lamp, shelf, small storage. hung my blanket up for more privacy (i was on the bottom bunk) cons: property/bathroom did not feel very clean. i’d bring shower shoes and extra bedding if i were to come back. also towels are $7 USD for a warning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Josey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got a shared-room bunk bed. They had privacy curtains to block light which was nice. There was road work being done right in front of the hostel (Sept 2024) so it wasn’t that quiet. Also that made finding P3 parking a bit more challenging because I had to find somewhere else. Do note that it’s pretty barebones in terms of what is provided, no soap/shampoo in the showers, no towel provided. The price is right, so I’m not counting that as a negative, but more something to keep in mind. The common area was really nice, they put a lot of effort into making it cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was an okay experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It served my purposes. Decent coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kylie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hostel experience was unpleasant. There’s construction happening so the exterior looks questionable, the staff were unfriendly, the showers/bathrooms were very dirty and there’s live music until midnight on Thursdays and Fridays, making this a bad place to try and sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Perry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No bathrooms per room, no elevators, noisy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kennedy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area around the hostel is under construction, which was very loud and sometimes difficult to navigate. There was a distinct smell of mildew in the bathrooms, which were typically dirty. Beds were comfortable, but very loud if you moved in your sleep. The bar downstairs had loud music until midnight that shook the building.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and everything inside was great. So clean and comfortable compared to many hostels, and staff were so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy and central location, so close to the waterfront and for pick ups for excursions- bus stop 9 is close by. And it’s also a 25min walk to the bus terminal. Super easy. Pleasant stay albeit for one night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is beyond amazing. They have great facilities and maintain a high level of safety.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel sign needs to be bigger or more noticeable because at first glance, it looks like one is walking into a construction site.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Good hostel, has a quirky bar and a lot of people hang around there throughout the day. The beds were clean and comfy. Stayed in the 16 bed and it was all groovy. Staff were ok, standard scad service - no nonsense or small talk - that’s all good for me as I’m a quieter person. The bathrooms could’ve been cleaner but that’s more the customers fault not the staff as it gets cleaned daily. Didn’t use the kitchen except to get water but it was a decent size space to make meals if you’re into that kinda thing. Also it’s in a good location. Center of most things - bus, church, food, bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lanyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location is very convenient. the website is very useful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved my ocean view room. Appreciated the wool blanket and duvets. Game room lounge was nice to have. Enjoyed the breakfast on site. My room was fine. People traveling with me who stayed in the tiny room complained of mildew smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Smith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could tell the place was undergoing renovation, but the parts that were open were super great. I would look forward to staying here again, especially when all the fixes are in place in the future. Staff was very friendly and the Kex is at a great location and has excellent views of the bay. Great bar as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yury, Brookline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024