Name: Kex Hostel
Address: Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Skúlagata 28, Reykjavik Greater Region, 101, Iceland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $21 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Hostel Kex Hostel

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

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*8.7* Laugavegur Shopping Street: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*8.5* Solfar Sun Voyager: only 4 minutes away! (950 feet by foot)

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Great location, helpful staff, bartender elias very friendly and helpful

Alexandra

United States of America

Very intresting decor and very nice people working there. Comofortable bed amd nice warm rooms

Alban

Sweden

Location is very good, near to some restaurants, grocery , atm and shops . Clean and nice hostel . Will come back next time

Jade

Indonesia

Great location, more like a hotel than a hostel! - the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Danial

Vietnam

The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was fantastic. Kitchen was nice and stocked. Great place for a good price.

Canada

The Hostel is Not very visible from the outside, but the Inside is so nice. Old furniture, big common rooms, nice kitchen to cook, plenty of Space. Rooms & bathrooms are clean and there are enough on every floor, at least in wintertime. The nice staff can help you with all your questions.

Nicole

Germany

The location, the lake-view room, the decoration style.....

Jiayue

United States of America

I liked the vintagey decor, warm ambiance, super clean bedroom. It was a very quiet night when I stayed, which was great but I’d also like to see it when it’s the hive of activity it clearly becomes during events. Sorry I missed Airwaves there!

Tamara

Canada

Love the vibe and the decor. Great fun place to stay. rooms were very clean and we had a great view.

Kim

United States of America

Breakfast was very good the one morning i was able to enjoy it at leisure.

Evemarie

United States of America

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9.1

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What guests loved the most:
“Great location, helpful staff, bartender elias very friendly and helpful”

Alexandra United States of America
“Very intresting decor and very nice people working there. Comofortable bed amd nice warm rooms”

Alban Sweden
“Location is very good, near to some restaurants, grocery , atm and shops . Clean and nice hostel . Will come back next time”

Jade Indonesia
“Great location, more like a hotel than a hostel! - the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.”

Danial Vietnam
“The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was fantastic. Kitchen was nice and stocked. Great place for a good price.”

P Canada
“The Hostel is Not very visible from the outside, but the Inside is so nice. Old furniture, big common rooms, nice kitchen to cook, plenty of Space.”

Nicole Germany
“The location, the lake-view room, the decoration style.....”

Jiayue United States of America
“I liked the vintagey decor, warm ambiance, super clean bedroom. It was a very quiet night when I stayed, which was great but I’d also like to see it when it’s the hive of activity it clearly becomes...”

Tamara Canada
“Love the vibe and the decor. Great fun place to stay. rooms were very clean and we had a great view.”

Kim United States of America
“Breakfast was very good the one morning i was able to enjoy it at leisure.”

Evemarie United States of America

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

One of our best sellers in Reykjavík! 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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.

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“boutique style”

Located in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Max adults: 2	Double Room with Bathroom 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 1	Single Room with Bathroom 1 twin bed
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Max adults: 2	Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 4	Family Room 2 bunk beds and 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 6	Family Room 4 bunk beds and 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in a 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Area Info

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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

Closest Airports *

Reykjavík Domestic Airport
1.2 miles
Reykjavík Keflavík Airport
23.6 miles

Restaurant

Food: Local

Open for: Lunch, Dinner

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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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

Children of all ages are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Please let Kex Hostel know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

“The Hostel is Not very visible from the outside, but the Inside is so nice. Old furniture, big common rooms, nice kitchen to cook, plenty of Space. Rooms & bathrooms are clean and there are enough on every floor, at least in wintertime. The nice staff can help you with all your questions.”

“I liked the vintagey decor, warm ambiance, super clean bedroom. It was a very quiet night when I stayed, which was great but I’d also like to see it when it’s the hive of activity it clearly becomes during events. Sorry I missed Airwaves there!”

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Reviewed: February 21, 2020

Jakub
Czech Republic
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This was my very first time stay in the hostel and even when I was little afraid of it I was at the end completely surprised! The whole building was clean, friendly stuff and really good mood around there.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 21, 2020

Svenja_fo
Germany

5 helpful votes
9.0

“Great hostel!!”
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There were no sockets at the beds so that you could charge your phone etc. And maybe it would be nice to have a small freezer in the kitchen where you could put frozen vegetables etc. to cook :)
This is one of the best hostels I have ever stayed in! Very comfortable and nice looking furniture. There was a corner with sofas on every floor and even a table and chair in the dorm. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped and had two big fridges and also a lot of space to put your other food. And there was a big free food section which is always nice :) The bathrooms and showers were never overcrowded as well as the kitchen. In the dorm there were big lockers where you could put your valuables (you can rent locks at the reception). The beds were large and comfy and each one had its own mini-light. I also originally booked a bed in the 42-bed dorm but since this one was not ready yet, they put me into a 12-bed dorm for the same price which was also nice. The hostel is also just right at the sea and at the same time just 2 minutes to walk to the main street downtown. The staff is also very friendly.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 21, 2020

James
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I found the staff behind the bar a little offhand but guess I'm not their target clientele. Pillows were horrible... Definitely take an inflatable one.
Location was excellent and the reception staff were lovely and helpful. Loved the shower and the shared kitchen. General atmosphere was really nice and bar area was particularly nice to relax in. Temperature was great and whilst there was some noise bleed between the rooms, in general it was s good pace to sleep. View was stunning from our twin room, looking out onto the sea and mountains. Easy on street parking and ready to find.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 21, 2020

Lorena
Italy
7.1

“Great location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They charge for bed covers, although it’s not specified on the website. Not enough charging plugs close to beds!
Very good location, just a few minutes walk from the main Street and in front of the seaside! Great style of furniture and details! Staff is polite and friendly and price is definitely competitive

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 21, 2020

Heloisa
Japan
9.0

“For my first hostel experience, Kex Hostel was way above my expectations! Very cozy.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
The bathrooms were quite good but the curtain would keep getting under the water while showering. There weren't easily accessible power outlets by the beds.
The atmosphere of the hostel is incredibly cozy and accommodating, I loved the decor. The bed was very comfortable and spacious, even for a bunk bed in a shared room.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 20, 2020

Anonymous
Hong Kong
8.0

Very Good
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The 16ppl room is a bit packed. Found hair on my bed, it could be cleanner.
It is a hostel with vintage decide, it looks cool. The common area could be a good place to chill out for coffee or beer . The kitchen is large. There is pick up of tour right at the hostel, no need to wait outside at a bus stop.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 18, 2020

Ke-wei
Taiwan
5.0

“Make sure you are young enough to pull through the hostel experience, I.e. loud roommates”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
-Didn’t know I need to pay extra for blanket and towel. - other travelers extremely loud. - need to wait outdoorly for bus pockup in the winter.
WiFi is ok fast

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 17, 2020

Alexandre
France
10

“perfect for Gays and Pokemon go players”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
The view on the sea, the kitchen, the showers... the hostel has its own pokestop and there's a gym on the other side of the street

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 14, 2020

Jerzy
Poland
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a little bit cold in the bathroom

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 12, 2020

Haiqi
China

3 helpful votes
8.8

“Good choice for young mans ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No elevator:( But helpful reception
Pretty amazing decoration Good location Clean room m bathroom

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 10, 2020

Laurie
United States of America
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pillows are of the standard disappointing hostel variety. Location is a little out of the way and there’s construction so the walk to/from can be tricky.
Staff was really flexible and helped us out when weather impacted our plans. We were there in January when they weren’t booked up so that helped and the bathrooms were a really great set up and usually available.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 10, 2020

Debra
United States of America
8.0

“The room was very dorm like which didn’t fit the rest of the aesthetic. However, clean and comfortab”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Funky warm atmosphere especially the lobby and communal areas.
Funky warm atmosphere especially the lobby and communal areas.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 10, 2020

Alexandra
United States of America
7.5

“Review”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Front door was locked upon our arrival and we had to wait outside for 15 minutes before a staff member let us in, also the hallways and rooms had an odor that was not welcoming, consider air fresheners, also should be offered two towels for entire towels rather than one, also my pillow had no stuffing, otherwise would recommend
Great location, helpful staff, bartender elias very friendly and helpful

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 10, 2020

Shelley
Ireland

1 helpful vote
9.0

“Excellent value for money and very cool comfortable place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
Bed was a little flimsy
Interior design, very cosy and cool

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: February 7, 2020

Fatu
Portugal
9.2

“5* location ”
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only problem I have with this hostel is regarding the sockets. There is none near your bed. And we all know at this time and age, charging your phone / battery is a must.
Amazing location, staff very helpful. Overall good value for money

Stayed in February 2020

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