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Kex Hostel Reykjavík

2.0 star property
Experience Icelandic culture through live music performances then connect over delicious food from around the world.

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Property entrance
Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Library

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 315
SAR 372 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin 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
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin 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
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 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

Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour
Located close to Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja, Kex Hostel Reykjavík provides concerts and live shows, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • A gift shop, games, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Books, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves
  • Ovens, toasters, and stovetops

Languages

English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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 elevators

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 13 2025 to April 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kex Hostel Reykjavík pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kex Hostel Reykjavík located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Sun Voyager and Laugavegur. Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa are also within 15 minutes.

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Kex Hostel Reykjavík Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 539 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

10/10 Excellent

Shuhui

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

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Amenities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

Ian

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

Namrata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keegan Niles

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

10/10 Excellent

Marijana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cute, clean in a great location to all the sites. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 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

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Outstanding and very service minded staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot to stay when visiting on a budget 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Maya

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Geeat stay thanks to good staff and clean amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adebayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its just wow and excellent for the price reslly home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As I arrived, the entrance seemed a bit awkward, but once inside the vibe was great, lots of places to sit and chill, kitchen was easy, beds good, good and affordable breakfast, plenty of bathrooms and very helpfull staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Xenia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was on the 2nd floor and there was no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a good place to stay, the bar closes at 11pm
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024