Kex Hostel Reykjavík

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

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

4.2

Excellent(512 Reviews)

Hostel in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Bayside Reykjavik hostel in Downtown Reykjavik with a 24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area, 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 safes and shared/communal kitchens. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

5.8 mi

Hljómskála Park

1.2 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

0.6 mi

Klambratún

1 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Bunk • 194 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Bunk • 1 Queen • 258 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

2 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Kex Hostel Reykjavík

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4.2

Excellent(512 Reviews)

Hostel in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

5.8 mi

Hljómskála Park

1.2 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

0.6 mi

Klambratún

1 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Bunk • 194 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Bunk • 1 Queen • 258 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

2 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.2

Excellent(512 Reviews)

1.0

Nov 2024

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

2.0

Oct 2024

Outstanding and very service minded staff.

2.0

Oct 2024

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.

2.5

Oct 2024

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 :)

2.5

Oct 2024

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.

4.0

Sep 2024

It was an okay experience.

4.0

Sep 2024

It served my purposes. Decent coffee!

4.0

Sep 2024

This place is great!

1.0

Sep 2024

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.

1.0

Sep 2024

No bathrooms per room, no elevators, noisy

2.0

Aug 2024

The area around the hostel is under construction, which was very loud and sometimes difficult to navigate. There was a distinct smell of mildew in the bathrooms, which were typically dirty. Beds were comfortable, but very loud if you moved in your sleep. The bar downstairs had loud music until midnight that shook the building.

5.0

Aug 2024

Amazing location and everything inside was great. So clean and comfortable compared to many hostels, and staff were so helpful

5.0

Aug 2024

Easy and central location, so close to the waterfront and for pick ups for excursions- bus stop 9 is close by. And it’s also a 25min walk to the bus terminal. Super easy. Pleasant stay albeit for one night

5.0

Aug 2024

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.

5.0

Aug 2024

The staff is beyond amazing. They have great facilities and maintain a high level of safety.

2.0

Aug 2024

I stayed 9 nights in your hostel before getting my student accommodation at the University of Iceland, and thought it was going to be a rough time staying for so long. But I was happily surprised of how much I liked it! The bed was really comfortable and I really enjoyed the change of people in the room. The service and cleaning was also good, so I would absolutely go back again! Thank you!

4.0

Aug 2024

The hostel sign needs to be bigger or more noticeable because at first glance, it looks like one is walking into a construction site.

4.0

Aug 2024

Good hostel, has a quirky bar and a lot of people hang around there throughout the day. The beds were clean and comfy. Stayed in the 16 bed and it was all groovy. Staff were ok, standard scad service - no nonsense or small talk - that’s all good for me as I’m a quieter person. The bathrooms could’ve been cleaner but that’s more the customers fault not the staff as it gets cleaned daily. Didn’t use the kitchen except to get water but it was a decent size space to make meals if you’re into that kinda thing. Also it’s in a good location. Center of most things - bus, church, food, bars.

4.0

Aug 2024

Loved my ocean view room. Appreciated the wool blanket and duvets. Game room lounge was nice to have. Enjoyed the breakfast on site. My room was fine. People traveling with me who stayed in the tiny room complained of mildew smell.

5.0

Aug 2024

location is very convenient. the website is very useful

4.0

Aug 2024

It's a good place to stay, the bar closes at 11pm

5.0

Aug 2024

I could tell the place was undergoing renovation, but the parts that were open were super great. I would look forward to staying here again, especially when all the fixes are in place in the future. Staff was very friendly and the Kex is at a great location and has excellent views of the bay. Great bar as well.

1.5

Jul 2024

The rooms were fairly clean. The bed and linens were fresh. The kitchen and the bathrooms were rather messy. Tourists are really not doing their fair share.

5.0

Jul 2024

That's perfect there is a bar in there Everyone can enjoy themselves with the books etc They have live music sometimes thats 😍

5.0

Jul 2024

Its just wow and excellent for the price reslly home away from home

5.0

Jul 2024

I love the atmosphere, all the book shelves and that i could check in at 2am

2.0

Jul 2024

Cute hostel with clean beds and easily walkable to town and the bus station. Unfortunately the smell in the hallways was really off putting; also the bathrooms could’ve been cleaner and lacked paper towels and any kind of surface to put your stuff down on while you showered.

5.0

Jul 2024

Great location

5.0

Jul 2024

Amazing

4.0

Jul 2024

Had to get up early for a flight and the employee at the counter was very helpful and answered all my questions with patience. Nice spot, nice people working there.

3.0

Jul 2024

Oki I was forced to rent this hostel as the hotel i previously booked went out of business before i arrived. Pros: the price is good, the location is great near restaurant and grocery store, especially if you are going in tour, the bus stop is in front of the hotel door. The staff were very friendly and there are events in the evening. Cons: its not an adult only hostel (which it should be) waking up and seeing naked children screaming and running in the hallway was strange. Lack of cleanliness. I have seen the staff clean literally, but there are so many people in that hostel that everytime I wanted to use to bathroom it was always dirty. There are no elevator. I have one luggage almost as tall as me and a carry on. It was very painful to go on the 4th floor. I would not stay there a second time.

2.0

Jul 2024

Great to be back! 5th year back staying at Kex! The Greeks and French running the bar are also back for the season, which made Kex feel like home as always.

4.0

Jul 2024

Dated but under construction (so noisy in the day). ?Front door not very visible with no signage in the street. Rooms are clean, linens are great and beds comfy. Can be noisy until midnight due to the bar. Great location to waterfront, shopping and restaurants. No designated parking.

1.5

Jul 2024

I prepared food for a mate who was away all day golden circle tour and only had a couple hours before going to the airport. I wrote 15th July (my check out day) his name; yet he could not find it! Either fridge cleaners already threw it away or someone decided to steal it — not cool. Also, the reception lady in the morning of the 14th could be a little nicer. It’s been 6 days stay was switching back to the 6-bed and she stares at me as if she didn’t want to be there.

5.0

Jul 2024

We had a rental van, asked where to park. Was told P1, P3 lot above. We saw a sign that said P3 below. Figured it was the same. Mistakening parked in the garage that locked over night. Figured out in the morning the P3 sign was for the street spots. Would be helpful for future guests to emphasize NOT parking in the structure as it doesn’t open until 7:00. We had to pay extra for rental to get picked up and taxi to airport. Our own fault of course. But cab driver said it’s not an uncommon mistake. Hopefully can be avoided for future guests. Lovely, quirky, friendly, professional place with loads of personality.

2.0

Jul 2024

Apart from 50+ yo guests who were obnoxiously loud and have to be reminded there’s people still sleeping at 08:00, my stay was pleasant.

4.0

Jul 2024

This place was fine. It was clean enough. There are game notes and live music in the lobby. It was a great place to meet people at the beginning of my trip. My bed in the dorm was comfortable enough, and there was an opaque curtain to give me some privacy. There was no free parking, and theRe was construction next door.

2.5

Jul 2024

Very clean, good social environment, very helpful and kind staff, spacious, great location, good wifi, and shared kitchen, reasonable price. Highly recommended.

5.0

Jul 2024

Amazing spot to stay when visiting on a budget 😁

3.0

Jun 2024

Things are a bit too expensive

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Reykjavik?

The average price for a rental in Reykjavik is $256 per night. This rental is $120 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Kex Hostel Reykjavík. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Kex Hostel Reykjavík pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and dishwasher.

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Kex Hostel Reykjavík

Hostel in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Kex Hostel Reykjavík

Hostel in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Reykjavik?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Kex Hostel Reykjavík pet friendly?

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