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Kex Hostel Reykjavík

2.0 star property

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View | View from room
Exterior
Restaurant
Property entrance
Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101
  • Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Harpa
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

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

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

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Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

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

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

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Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Kex Hostel Reykjavík

Bayside hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
A bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Kex Hostel Reykjavík offers 43 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Reykjavik hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Kex Hostel Reykjavík's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Laugavegur. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 9 minutes by foot from Hallgrimskirkja
As a guest of Kex Hostel Reykjavík, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Kex Hostel Reykjavík also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This Reykjavik hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
KEX Port - Onsite bar.

Languages

English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ISK 2,700 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • KEX Port

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 2700 per person
  • Towels fee: ISK 1000 per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • 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. 284 out of 570 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 570 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 570 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 570 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 570 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Juan Pablo

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice hostel

Lovely place, although their were under refurbishment so there was no bar or restaurant available. The bathrooms are very dark and smell damp. The property doesn't seem to be cleaned often, many times I used the bathrooms they were dirty and overflowing with toilet paper. The kitchen was also not very well looked after, it could be more stocked with essential items like mugs and cutlery. The 49 people room is well divided so it doesn't feel like there are that many people in there. My only coment are the metal lockers that make A LOT of noise even if you try to be quiet, so that's not ideal in a room so full of people.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toshihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuhui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanyoung

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Under Renovation

This review would be a 5 star if it wasn’t for the renovations. There was no bar, no restaurant and noise from the renovations during the day. I would definitely come back one their done. The location is awesome as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a mixed room. A decent hostel that will get you through a couple nights. Entire place including room smelled like food. Beds are fine although curtains are terrible and don't cover the entire bed length. Plenty of lockers and storage. has a burger joint right in front of it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

YUHUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Y

Liked: Staff & service
The location is perfect for watching the northern lights and grocery shopping/dining, taking the bus.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Deceptive Hostel

With the exception of a few friendly staff, we found the people working here to be passive aggressive. The majority of the hostel is under construction and doesn’t offer the amenities listed on Hotels. I would consider other options than this. Pictures don’t match the current condition.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value accommodation

Accessible, good location and sufficient facilities, plus friendly service. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value and well located

I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babar

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

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fatmir

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Close to everything important in reykavic. Also an affordable option when staying in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and respectful, the place is cozy and welcoming, and it’s right next to the shoreline! The only downside is the noise of the renovation construction in the morning, but it’s not a bother if you’re getting up early to go out for excursions. Greatly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Amenities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at a hostel and this was clean, safe and respectful. I was aware they were under construction on the ground floor when booking, however visually upon arriving this was more extensive than I realised but it never disrupted my sleep. Convenient location and part of the hotel drop off options for airport bus transfers which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people and overall good place to stay in the city!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024