Hostel Kex Hostel

Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1793 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
1,792 reviews

Good price -- good food on site. Cool guests, none of whom were disruptive. Good kitchen policies and behavior.

Mark United States of America

The whole building is very nice and stylish. You see that they did and do great job here. My favourite place in R. Deffinitely would recomend. Thumbs up!

Tomas Czech Republic

I liked the location, it was super easy to get anywhere in downtown Rejkavic by walking. The rooms were clean and I loved the artwork around the building. The lobby area was very cozy and welcoming and had a great view of the water and mountains.

Amelie United States of America

perfect place , near few minutes from main sightseeing of Reykjavik

Hossam Kuwait

Location was good, all tour operators offer pick up and drop off; Also you get ocean and mountain view from most windows. Good emphasis on common areas, very big kitchen with large tables to sit and socialise; Kitchen has everything you need and shelves where others leave free food :)

Dolly Germany

The location is perfect. You’re close to everything, even the northern lights ❤️. The staff is amazing, the Kitchen is great and a wonderful place to meet amazing adventurers, and the bar/restaurant is really good. And! the lockers are big and the beds are good.

Luz Colombia

Kex was in a great location for getting around the city- we only stayed one night and it worked out perfectly for our short stay in Reykjavik! We had a rental car and it was easy enough to find parking as we arrived later in the evening and left early to explore the city. As this was our last stop before heading home, it was great to be able to leave our unused groceries in the free fridge/ pantry sections instead of seeing anything go to waste.

Hannah United States of America

Great location and really nice decorations. The shared spaces were great.

Georgia United States of America

Easy access, city parking everywhere, amazing staff, good rooms, excellent views, clean hot showers, fun bar… stay here!!!

Felix United States of America

close to sightseeing, well equipped kitchen, clean showers, and cheap but plentiful breakfast

Tierra United States of America
8.3
Very Good
1,792 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Good price -- good food on site. Cool guests, none of whom were disruptive. Good kitchen policies and behavior.”
    Mark Mark United States of America United States of America
  • “The whole building is very nice and stylish. You see that they did and do great job here. My favourite place in R. Deffinitely would recomend. Thumbs up!”
    Tomas Tomas Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “I liked the location, it was super easy to get anywhere in downtown Rejkavic by walking. The rooms were clean and I loved the artwork around the building.”
    Amelie Amelie United States of America United States of America
  • “perfect place , near few minutes from main sightseeing of Reykjavik”
    Hossam Hossam Kuwait Kuwait
  • “Location was good, all tour operators offer pick up and drop off; Also you get ocean and mountain view from most windows.”
    Dolly Dolly Germany Germany
  • “The location is perfect. You’re close to everything, even the northern lights ❤️.”
    Luz Luz Colombia Colombia
  • “Kex was in a great location for getting around the city- we only stayed one night and it worked out perfectly for our short stay in Reykjavik!”
    Hannah Hannah United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location and really nice decorations. The shared spaces were great.”
    Georgia Georgia United States of America United States of America
  • “Easy access, city parking everywhere, amazing staff, good rooms, excellent views, clean hot showers, fun bar… stay here!!!”
    Felix Felix United States of America United States of America
  • “close to sightseeing, well equipped kitchen, clean showers, and cheap but plentiful breakfast”
    Tierra Tierra United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.7

Stay in the heart of Reykjavík – Excellent location – show map

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Set just 800 feet from Laugarvegur shopping street, this central Reykjavik hostel offers guest rooms and dormitory rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Harpa Concert Hall is 0.6 mi away.

A seating area and a wardrobe feature in all rooms at Kex Hostel. Some rooms have a private bathroom with shower.

Guests have access to a communal kitchen on site. A buffet breakfast is available each morning, while other meals are served at the in-house Sæmundur í Sparifötunum Restaurant. Drinks can be enjoyed at the on-site Drinx Bar.

Leisure options include a communal lounge and a heated outdoor terrace. Hostel Kex offers free luggage storage. Bicycles can be rented on site.

Whale watching trips depart from Reykjavik Harbor, a 20-minute walk from the hostel.

This is our guests' favorite part of Reykjavík, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Kex Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 8, 2013

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegan, Buffet

Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good · 1,792 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.7

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mark United States of America

    “Good price -- good food on site. Cool guests, none of whom were disruptive. Good kitchen policies and behavior.”

  • Tomas Czech Republic

    “The whole building is very nice and stylish. You see that they did and do great job here. My favourite place in R. Deffinitely would recomend. Thumbs up!”

  • Amelie United States of America

    “I liked the location, it was super easy to get anywhere in downtown Rejkavic by walking. The rooms were clean and I loved the artwork around the building. The lobby area was very cozy and welcoming and had a great view of the water and mountains.”

  • Hossam Kuwait

    “perfect place , near few minutes from main sightseeing of Reykjavik”

  • Dolly Germany

    “Location was good, all tour operators offer pick up and drop off; Also you get ocean and mountain view from most windows. Good emphasis on common areas, very big kitchen with large tables to sit and socialise; Kitchen has everything you need and shelves where others leave free food :)”

  • Luz Colombia

    “The location is perfect. You’re close to everything, even the northern lights ❤️. The staff is amazing, the Kitchen is great and a wonderful place to meet amazing adventurers, and the bar/restaurant is really good. And! the lockers are big and the beds are good.”

  • Hannah United States of America

    “Kex was in a great location for getting around the city- we only stayed one night and it worked out perfectly for our short stay in Reykjavik! We had a rental car and it was easy enough to find parking as we arrived later in the evening and left early to explore the city. As this was our last stop before heading home, it was great to be able to leave our unused groceries in the free fridge/ pantry sections instead of seeing anything go to waste.”

  • Georgia United States of America

    “Great location and really nice decorations. The shared spaces were great.”

  • Felix United States of America

    “Easy access, city parking everywhere, amazing staff, good rooms, excellent views, clean hot showers, fun bar… stay here!!!”

  • Tierra United States of America

    “close to sightseeing, well equipped kitchen, clean showers, and cheap but plentiful breakfast”

Property questions and answers
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  • Are towels provided at your hostel?
    Towels are provided for private rooms and 4 bed or 6 bed dorms. If you have booked an 8, 10 or 16 bed dorm then you will have to pay 250 ISK for a towel.
    Answered on November 21, 2019
  • hello, im looking a acommodation for 2 of my friends who arrive on july 9 for one night.they would check in around12-1am.what time is the check out? and do you accept this 5,000kr gift card?
    Hi there Check out is by 10am. You can pay with the gift card, no problem!
    Answered on June 25, 2020
  • How late can I check in?
    The reception is open 24/24 so no worries if you check-in late at night.
    Answered on June 21, 2021
  • Is there a kitchen to use?
    hi, yes we have two well-equipped kitchens.
    Asked about: Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom • Answered on June 21, 2021
  • Do you have lockers to store luggage?
    Hi, there is lockers in the room to store your luggage during your stay and a luggage store at the reception if you want to leave bags after your check-out.
    Answered on June 21, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Solfar Sun Voyager
    0.2 miles
  • Laugavegur Shopping Street
    0.3 miles
  • Hallgrímskirkja Church
    0.3 miles
  • The Offices of the Cabinet of Iceland
    0.5 miles
  • Reykjavik Art Museum: Kjarvalsstadir
    0.5 miles
  • The Parliament House
    0.6 miles
  • Reykjavík City Hall
    0.7 miles
  • Hljomskalagardurinn
    0.7 miles
  • Reykjavik Old Harbour
    0.8 miles
  • National Museum of Iceland
    0.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Sæta Svínið
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Apotek
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Kol
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Slippbarinnn
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • University of Iceland
    1 miles
  • The Pearl
    1.1 miles
  • Laugardalslaug Swimming Pool
    1.2 miles
  • Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool
    1.3 miles
  • Kringlan Shopping Mall
    1.3 miles
  • Laugardalsholl Stadium
    1.3 miles
  • Imagine Peace Tower
    2.2 miles
  • Smáralind Shopping Center
    3.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Reykjavík Domestic Airport
    1.2 miles
  • Reykjavík Keflavík Airport
    23.6 miles
How to get to Kex Hostel from Reykjavík Keflavík Airport
    Public shuttle
    Parking available
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Flatus

    Food: Local

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Kex Hostel

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Evening entertainment
  • Darts
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 5.60 per day.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Kex Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Kex Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please let Kex Hostel know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property. Please note that for booking more than 10 rooms, special policies apply.

When booking 5 beds or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Kex Hostel

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Kex Hostel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking

  • Kex Hostel is 0.7 miles from the center of Reykjavík.

  • Kex Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Flatus

  • The prices at Kex Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Kex Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Kex Hostel by:

    • Airport shuttle (public) 45min

  • Guests staying at Kex Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegan
    • Buffet

  • Kex Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/Performance