Kex Hostel

8.0

Outstanding(4,524 Reviews)

Hostel in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

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

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About this hostel

Set just 250 meters from Laugarvegur shopping street, this central Reykjavik hostel offers guest rooms and dormitory rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Harpa Concert Hall is 1 km away.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

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

Double Room with Bathroom

1 Queen • 258 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Budget Double Room

1 Queen • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Queen • 139 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 172 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

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Kex Hostel

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8.0

Outstanding(4,524 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

Set just 250 meters from Laugarvegur shopping street, this central Reykjavik hostel offers guest rooms and dormitory rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Harpa Concert Hall is 1 km away.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

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

Double Room with Bathroom

1 Queen • 258 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Budget Double Room

1 Queen • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Queen • 139 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 172 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Reviews

8.0

Outstanding(4,524 Reviews)

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3.0

Oct 2024

Disappointed in given wrong instructions to park and a construction site.

Good simple room.

The hotel is under construction and not just a little bit, be ready to step in a construction site and be ready to wake up at 8am with the beds vibrating from the construction team. We were told we could park the car in a location, i had the staff triple check it for me. This morning going back to my car i had 2 parking tickets (80€) on top of having paid for a parking that i apparently was not in. When asking a different staff member in the morning why they told me i could park there he told me « you should have known » very unbothered and rude. It is not the moment to go this hotel clearly …

4.0

Oct 2024

Wouldn’t stay again but it did the job

The property is well located only a few minutes walk from much of the city

Don’t be fooled by their lack of update on booking.com they are undergoing extensive building work as are the surrounding properties. No bar, no restaurant on site and everything is several floors up. So difficult to find as there is no sign outside. They don’t disclose the lack of facilities until you already booked or even show up. Mattress was lopsided and I ended up sliding over not the most comfortable bed but the rooms were fine.

9.0

Oct 2024

Sehr gut

Super Ausstattung mit genug Bädern, Föhn, Hygieneprodukte, Küchenzubehör etc. Es gab sogar kostenlose Snacks und Kaffeemaschine. Alle Betten hatten einen Vorhang und Abtrennung mit Steckdose und Licht. Die Aufenthaltsräume waren schön gestaltet.

Das Reinigungspersonal war irgendwie sauer und hat dauerhaft rumgemotzt

8.0

Sep 2024

Good

The cleanliness and aesthetics too

Better parking instructions and options. Renovation work was on so entering was difficult and confusing.

8.0

Aug 2024

Super gezellig hostel met ontspannen sfeer. Mooie kamers met veel faciliteiten.

We werden op het laatste moment geüpgraded naar een kamer met 6 bedden! Dit was super fijn. Kamer was mooi en schoon. Er waren veel douches en wc's. Het hostel was erg modern en gezellig ingericht :)

De wc's waren niet allemaal even schoon. Het was echt heel warm in het hostel, een beetje té warm, waren we niet gewend van IJsland ;)

9.0

May 2024

투어만 한다+잠만 잘거다=여기입니다

위치 좋습니다 (호텔 바로 앞 풍경이 장난 아닙니다) 직원분들 친절하고, 투어만 하는 입장에서 잠만 잤던 터라 만족합니다.

가격을 생각한다면 무난해요

7.0

May 2024

Accogliente in buona posizione ma spazi strettissimi

Aree comuni molto accogliente e colazione (a pagamento) molto abbondante e variegata

Dormitori da 6 strettissimi con pochissimo spazio per muoversi. Armadietti minuscoli.

6.0

Apr 2024

Es war schön, aber eine Woche hätte ich in dem Hostel nicht ausgehalten.

Die Lage war extrem schön und perfekt! Der Blick auf die Berge war fantastisch!! Und direkt an der Stadt!

Es war sehr dreckig und hat sehr gestunken. Mein Schließfach hat nicht funktioniert und jeder hätte ran gekonnt. Die KEX-Tourbuchungsseite ist verglichen zu anderen sehr überteuert und der Guide war sehr unhöflich und leicht provozierend und rassistisch mir gegenüber. Fand ich für 120€ , die ich gezahlt habe, nicht so toll.

4.0

Oct 2023

dim and confusing

the possibility of having a brewery on the lower level is a nice thing. after the tiredness of the day a beer doesn't hurt!

not my kind of place to sleep. dark, disappointing cleanliness and the setting looks like a scene from a horror film. then for what you pay, you are satisfied.

9.0

Oct 2023

Super logement au cœur de Reykjavik

Auberge super sympa, le personnel est super sympa et les chambres (même les grandes) sont très agréables. L’espace bar/restaurant est top !

Les espaces de rangement dan la cuisine ne donnent pas forcément envie d’y laisser ses courses.

8.0

Oct 2023

Nice hostel in an old warehouse

Nice and comfy lobby with bar and chill area. Private bath in the tiny room. Close to the central street.

No lift

10.0

Oct 2023

Cool and comfy stay in central Reykjavik

Great location, very cool decor and a lovely relaxed vibe. Great food and drink available onsite too. I had a room in a 42 bed mixed dorm and felt safe and comfy my entire stay.

Nothing, it was just what I needed for a couple of nights in the city centre.

9.0

Oct 2023

Wonderful experience!🤩

Cool! Perfect spot to get to know people from other countries… nice food and vibes!👌🏼🤩

All good

6.0

Jul 2023

Pleasant

Awesome fun vibe. Cool decor and fun surroundings

It smelled strongly of urine in the stairs, halls, and room.

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

Nice and interesting place with cosy atmosphere, located close to the city center. The breakfast was delightful – no prior arrangements needed, diverse selection of meals.

There is self-closing doors which was slamming the whole night because the roommates were coming and leaving, so I woke up a couple of times. Hence I recommend to use earplugs which are available at the reception, but that's the hostel life :)

5.0

Jul 2023

Okay

Noise everytime from door room opening. People slam the doors everytime during night. I could not sleep very well.

8.0

May 2023

Overall I am really happy, the staff were great and the other guests as well.

The bar was amazing! The view was fantastic! I could work on my laptop and look outside.

The kitchen was very dark

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Good vibes everywhere in the building. Cool interior design also I liked.

Nothing I can think of.

9.0

May 2023

Superb

Stay was according to my plans I had for staying there!

6.0

Apr 2023

One of the cheapest comfy bed you can get in Reykjavik

The location is good, facing the sea and close to town centre. The tour desk is a helpful thing to have for solo traveller or those not self-drive travellers.

I checked into KEX in mid March, not a peak season. However it was already quite crowded. The 40+ beds dorm.... I felt sorry to the guys in bed 1 and 2, hope they are deep sleepers! The shared kitchen is too small for the size of your hostel (even in March. And also the number of toilets and showers. You can see people queueing for showers from 7pm to 10pm (those came back from tours) It's slightly pricey, but this is Iceland.

7.0

Apr 2023

Good

if you looking for a cheap place to stay one night thus is the deal. obviously can be very busy in the bathrooms.

8.0

Mar 2023

Very good

Very large reception/bar, great for hanging out. Great view of the sea. It is expensive for a hostel, but Iceland is expensive in every way.

10.0

Jan 2023

Memories to last a life time. Location and staff excellent!

I love the vintage industrial theme in keeping with its biscuit factory past and the food, facilities and layout were excellent. The view of the sea from my bedroom window was amazing as was the wide range of activities that draw in the locals as well as guests. Great community building. Reception staff were excellent and we’re really helpful in explaining everything to me as a first timer in a hostel. Cleaning staff were extremely hardworking given they have so many jobs to do.

The dark lighting in the bedroom, hallways and bathrooms. lighting was perfect for bar and food areas but a few people said it would put them off boooking again. Bathrooms could maybe do with an update but it wasn’t an issue for me.

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

The location of this hostel is AMAZING! I've seen the Aurora on my first day just crossing the street. The beds and bedsheets were super comfortable, and the vibe of the hostel is also pretty good. Even though my room had about 40 people, it was still good. I definitely recommend this place if you're travelling on a low-budget.

7.0

Jan 2023

good on a budget

the staff were friendly and it had a great vibe. kitchen was very clean.

the showers could have been cleaner

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Reykjavik is R 2,949 per night. This rental is R 792 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kex Hostel. 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 pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Kex Hostel?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Bathroom

Budget Double Room

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Kex Hostel

Hostel in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Bathroom

Budget Double Room

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

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 pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Kex Hostel?

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