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Kex Hostel Reykjavík

2.0 star property
City centre hostel within walking distance of Laugavegur
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands

Feel at home (6)

  • Stovetop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The price is AU$254
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101

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 (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 6 min drive
  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 43 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

Kex Hostel Reykjavík offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Icelandic

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 43 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

What to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Whale watching nearby

Services

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

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Kex Hostel Reykjavík offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kex Hostel Reykjavík does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Kex Hostel Reykjavík.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Kex Hostel Reykjavík and nearby?
Kex Hostel Reykjavík has a garden.
What's the area around Kex Hostel Reykjavík like?
Kex Hostel Reykjavík is in Downtown Reykjavik, a short 18-minute walk from Reykjavik Harbour and 4 minutes' walk from Laugavegur. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

Kex Hostel Reykjavík Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Babar, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Julie, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Fatmir, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The hotel is under construction and you have to carry up your luggage for 2 stories and hear the the construction workers in the morning
Maike, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Ryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at Kex Hostel for one day and it was amazing. I had to take a taxi very urgently to get to the airport, and the man at the front desk was very helpful! He explained my situation to the taxi driver so I was listed as a priority rider, and was able to get to the airport just in time. Would like to stay here next time when I visit Reykjavik :)
Sunwoo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great solo stay
The building is undergoing a little construction, so was a little difficult to locate and initially a little off putting. However, staff are friendly, facilities are clean and the rooms are comfortable. Great solo stay at a good price! Would stay here again.
Adam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
Pana at the front desk, when I checked in, was an absolute dear and stored my luggage for me and gave me recommendations to go see a museum quite close by until it was time to Check-in. I enjoyed very much! I was on the 4th floor, but each floor has its own kitchen and refrigerator, and that was a great help as I traveled by myself and like to get my own food. Love the location and was able to walk over to the Bay and it's only like 3 blocks to the Sun Voyager, and to all of the bus stops that I needed to get to my tours. I would highly recommend this Hostel. It was under construction so there was no bar or restaurant while I was there but it was still absolutely a great experience and I would recommend it.
Kathryn, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Juan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jefferson, 8-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
kristen, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Josey, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Alyssa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Arthur, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was an okay experience.
Marcus, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It served my purposes. Decent coffee!
david, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This place is great!
Daniel, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
Kylie, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Charlotte, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

No bathrooms per room, no elevators, noisy
Perry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brett, 1-night family trip
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