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KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

2.0 star property
Bayfront hostel with bar/lounge, near Laugavegur

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In the heart of Reykjavik, Kex Hostel Reykjavík offers a vibrant vibe with concerts and live shows. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy international cuisine at Sæmundur í Sparifötunum restaurant or unwind on the garden terrace. With helpful staff and perks like luggage storage and meeting rooms, this hostel near Hallgrimskirkja is a great base for exploration.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage
The current price is £139
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Superior Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Iceland Phallological Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Harpa - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 9 min drive
  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kex Hostel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Svarta Kaffið - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gamla / Old Iceland - ‬4 min walk

About this property

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Laugavegur and Harpa. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Also, this hostel is a short five-minute drive from Reykjavik Harbour. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

What to do

  • Whale watching nearby

Services

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

Facilities

  • Library
  • Piano
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Cleaning supplies

Special features

Dining

KEX Port – On-site bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ISK 2700 per person

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik 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 Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik.

What are the check-in and check-out times at KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik like?

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik is in Downtown Reykjavik, a short 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 18 minutes' walk from Reykjavik Harbour. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were great, with many choices and a satisfying experience. (12 reviews)
  • The property is well-located with good restaurant options nearby. (3 reviews)
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Live music
Downtown

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff gave helpful advice and it was a great central location from which to explore the city and give our kids their first hostel experience!
Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fairly quiet, clean. I would stay there again.
Lilly, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hostel is super clean, with great vibes and comfy accommodations. There are a lot of bathrooms, and there is a kitchen in every floor, and it was usually clean too. They offer breakfast for 2700 ISK, but I didn’t get it any day because of tour times. They are close to bus stop 9, in which you can hop on any tour. My first day I got an aurora alert in my app, and just crossed the streets from KEX and could see them above the water, it was beautiful. The only down, for me, is that we didn’t have complementary towels, and wasn’t prepared for this. I would highly recommend them, and hope to stay there again one day.
Isabella, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome Stay!

Always love staying here :)
Alexander, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I didnt try the breakfast
Carmen, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

It was good, I recommend it for just a few days.
Alma Daniela, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Stay

Loved our visit. Pub style bar comfortable sitting easy to visit with travelers
Christopher, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location, clean and great staff
Nazia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything for fine. Staff were great! Breakfast was mid. I had hoped or more warm selections. The kitchen also looked dirty at times. The room was comfortable, bathrooms were clean.
Francesca, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast is really good for choices
Pai-Mou, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place is always clean and with a great location close to the bsi and downtown, I’d recommend it for sure.
Jesus, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again
Kristina, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Stay

The room was very clean, the bed comfortable, the location was really good and the people were nice.
Luz, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The bathrooms are sometimes a little messy, but you get what you pay for. The reception desk was helpful and I had no issues staying here. It is a solid place to stay and conveniently located.
Varman Gnanachandran, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location and amazing rooms!
Nicol, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great private room and the Hostel experience is amazing. Nice pub to hang out in at the end of the day.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was really nice people were friendly staff was helpful
Jacob, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, The hotel is very clean, the staff is very friendly
Yohalis Del Carmen, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well located. Room was a little old, but clean.
Odette, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at this hostel in Iceland for 4 nights, and it turned out to be the perfect base for my trip. The location was super convenient—close enough to the main attractions and tours, yet quiet enough to get a good night’s rest after long days of exploring. The staff were welcoming and always ready to help with tips about local transport, food spots, and hidden gems.
Shunmugapriya, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel, clean, convenient, breakfast option great!
Andrea, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff here made my stay really lovely from early check in to a smooth check out. I got a private room with shared bathroom both of which were clean and convenient. I would stay here again!
Kayla, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Good amenities and close to bus stops. Good restaurant options nearby, and a nice view of the sea. Someone checked in really late (just after midnight), blaring music and talking loudly and waking everyone up, but that was likely an isolated incident.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second time staying here. Great funky fun vibe. As Reykjavick has expanded it's a great spot, just a few blocks from one of the main streets for restaurants, shops, and bars. Would stay there again.
paulina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Naresh, 7-night trip