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Reviews of Kex Hostel

Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

#55 of 81 hotels in Reykjavík

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2148 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wi-Fi was not not good inside the rooms

    All good, but travelling could be little bit more supportive

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I asked if i can keep my suitcase in the common storage area, they said, i can't. But i could see other guests keeping their bag there !

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    bar and staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    9.0
    A great place for solo traveler and someone who would like to meet new friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, walking distance to most shopping district. A great place if you would like to meet new friends as they have the shared kitchen so you can start chat with another if you like

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The showers

    The location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There should be wash basin in the room, very limited items for vegetarian

    The location was good

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    7.0
    Cool vibes, just pricey for shared bathrooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very wet in the stairwell, with odd characters lurking about

    Cool hipster decor, nice bar level, great view of Aktu Taktu, with Esjan in the background

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    7.0
    I had a great stay, the location is perfect to walk everywhere and there’s a good breakfast in the morning ready for the
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Walking distance to the city centre, it has all the required facilities including a laundry room and a nice breakfast in the morning. The views over the sea and to the mountains are really nice too!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    7.0
    Great stay, very convenient location, very nice staff, breakfast in the morning is a definite plus!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the beds were noisy due to all being metal, in a dormitory this can be a bit noisy at times. But even in the 42 people dormitory I found everyone was respectful and trying to minimise noise as much as possible.

    Everything was on site. Breakfast was good and good value, there was also a laundry room which was really useful when all my clothes got so wet after the tours.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    8.0
    Great value for the location and taking into account eveything they can provide.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The floor and some bathrooms were a bit too dirty and the rooms didn't smell that good.

    The viwe when you leave the hostel was amazing and really well located. I could do everything in Reykjavik by just walking. The hostel had everything I needed and more. Unfortunately it wasnt really neat and clean, but despite this, I would definetly recommend it.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money hostel in Reykjavík
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds make a lot of noice (if you move 1 vinger the whole room knows), room is very warm, everyday in the weekend there are parties at the bar which make it really hard to sleep because you can hear the music and bass super clear in the room through the floor.

    Nice hostel, good vibes. Great bar and beer. Location is pretty nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No parking included

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hostel, but more party vibes than ”feels like home” environment
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were pretty loud parties downstairs on the weekends, and it was hard to fall asleep. Also I didnt feel quite safe in the early mornings after all those parties. There were people sleeping in the corridor and kitchen …

    The staff is very friendly, good location, comfy beds and overall clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    8.0
    Great value and atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location perfect, staff really nice, rooms pretty clean, the mixed-gender dorms threw me a bit at first but the other guests were nice. Great pizza and beer in the restaurant, overall great value considering its in Reykjavik

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was just a side of the kitchen and in the night was a little difficult to sleep for the noisy

    Location, staff, big hostel, and confortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen lacks basic equipment. Two years ago, there was no can opener, to my shock horror, the is still not one. The kitchen is cleaned well in the morning, but due to messy clients it's a bit untidy by the evening. The toilets and showers could due with an upgrade

    This was my second time in the hostel. Two years ago, I booked a Northern Lights tour. I did not get to see it but the company who the hostel booked honoured the agreement to allow to have another try for free. I still have not seen it, so will be back next year. Some of the staff were nice and helpful. A shout out to Boa, for being so. Unfortunately other members of staff need to smile a bit more and have a more cheerful attitude while on the job. The bar is a lot of fun and the location is OK. The breakfast might seem like a lot of money, but for Iceland prices I think it was good value for money. Especially if you like to eat a lot. Otherwise if you are not a big eater I would suggest a snack in the kitchen to save on money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More kitchen utensils and mugs would be great.

    Perfect location, comfortable and clean. Helpful staff, free luggage storage and bar on site.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    8.0
    Great Location, nice ambiance!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I'm not a big fan open showers although there are closed shower facilities too but very few.

    Location - walking distance to restaurants, shops, tour bus stops and city tourist spots. Room - comfortable beds, bunk curtains, lockers, card access.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathrooms had different type shower system. It was not good, in my view.

    It was good. Location was near the city centre.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Enough bathrooms, nice colleagues , nice place, just near to the city center

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Rude night shift security

    Good washroom/shower facilities and friendly environment

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location to explore the centre. Great views and bar on site
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough parking, not great gluten free menu, access to the room via stairs only

    The convenience of having the bar at the place, terrace, location and views

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    9.0
    amazing time for a great price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    nothing

    the place was amazing

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    8.0
    Minor inconveniences but overall I had a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    I've stayed at hostels before and usually they provide some basic things like coffee, tea bags and milk for everyone to consume any time of the day. This place didn't have it and it was a bit annoying to have to pay 500 ISK for basic americano every morning. The grocery store called Bonus only had big bottles of coffee which was too much. My room had a weird stench, sort of smelled like jackfruit which wouldn't go away even after keeping the windows open.

    I stayed in a 6 bed mixed dorm room which was on the 4th floor (no elevator - but the staff helped carry the luggage). The bed was comfortable and the kitchen was fully equipped with a microwave, dishwasher, utensils etc. The heating in the room worked well. They cleaned the floors, bathrooms and toilets everyday. The breakfast was worth the price of 13 euros - good spread of options. They also had live events and activities almost everyday at the hostel lobby. The view from the hostel was amazing as it faces the mountains! The staff was nice and friendly as well.

    Stayed in February 2024

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