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Kex Hostel Reykjavík

2.0 star property
Bayside Reykjavik hostel in Downtown Reykjavik with a 24-hour front desk

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Property entrance
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Library
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is SAR 309
SAR 367 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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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
Hair dryer
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
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

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

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

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
Hair dryer
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
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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

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

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
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

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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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Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Parking included
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Bar
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (265)
The price is SAR 300
SAR 351 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Bus Hostel Reykjavik

About the neighborhood

Map
28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harpa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

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:
  • A gift shop, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, games, and concierge services
  • 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
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

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.

Kex Hostel Reykjavík Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 498 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 498 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 498 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 498 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 498 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

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

8/10 Good

zico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and shower. Thomas was very helpful and accommodating. Unfortunately the property is under renovation so not much to do. Bed was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rennie

Liked: Amenities
When i originally booked my stay, i didnt know they were going to be doing renovations during that time frame. It was quite loud at times. The receptionist was excellent though. I forgot his name but the main guy that worked during the day gets 5 stars from me. He had reccomendations for excursions, food and was helpful with any issues that arrose.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was terrible. I met lovely people there, but that was the only good thing about the stay at that hostel. The bathrooms and washrooms are shared - which is terrible because it was dirty all the time; the kitchen was hardly cleaned and the surfaces were really sticky and dirty. The beds were very creaky, which disturbed all flatmates throughout the night. There was constant construction noise from downstairs. There was no proper hygiene and standards maintained; even the floors at the corridors and rooms were frequently just sticky.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

Marijana

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Mark Mahinay, Aurora

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I came in on a Friday evening, it’s under extensive renovation, dark rooms and relatively pack bunk beds about at least 20, and didn’t notice a vent, I just figured out where are the toilets and showers are. All the front desk said was “ it’s the door before the kitchen at the end of the hallway.”Other than that, it’s relatively inexpensive and quieter on Sundays. Decent parking garage nearby. I think it’s relatively safe anrea and close walk to the cathedral, the bay and the bus stop are steps away. Ample of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Toulon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately this property is under construction and VERY LOUD. Almost impossible to sleep after a long day of travel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Zhiyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's now under construction, most of the common areas are not available and it's noisy. During the 6 days I stayed there, one day there was no water and one night there was no electricity. Met nice people there but the current situation is not pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Toulon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, the property was under major renovation when i was there. The walls are very thin and it was just too noisy to enjoy my stay. The 24 hour check in was extremely convenient as i got into the propert at 0030, but would have enjoyed sleeping later than 0500 after a long day of travel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
KEX was clean and comfortable, with a beautiful view of the harbor and within easy walking distance from downtown shopping and dining venues. We stayed while they were under construction but the construction machinery didn't start until after normal breakfast hours so all was OK. Looking forward to seeing KEX once all the renovations are complete.
Stayed 5 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