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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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

Love that this place was centrally located. They also have free parking which is great. The bathrooms are clean and private(ish)! There were about 5-7 bathrooms with showers, toilet, and sink on my floor so you can feel free to take your time showering without having to be over considerate. I accidentally booked a mixed dorm and didn't know until a man walked into the room LOL. So be sure to double-check what room you are booking. Even though it was a mixed dorm, it felt like a totally safe atmosphere. This was my first hostel experience and I'll definitely stay here again!

Lavender

United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“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
“Love that this place was centrally located. They also have free parking which is great. The bathrooms are clean and private(ish)!”

Lavender United States of America

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

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

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Closest Landmarks *

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

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Reykjavík Domestic Airport
1.2 miles
Reykjavík Keflavík Airport
23.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location is really great, the room that I've got has a fantastic view towards the mountains. They have lots of toilets and shower rooms and all of them ...”

Nicole

Singapore

8.0

“I loved that we had our own room with two separate twin beds. The room was a perfect size as we didn't need a massive space. Also, the bathrooms were all in...”

Kendra

Canada

“The place is decorated so beautifully and feels cosy. The stairs walking up can feel intimidating when you first get there, but we you get to the lobby all worr...”

Dominique

United Kingdom

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Food: Local

Open for: Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

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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!”

“Love that this place was centrally located. They also have free parking which is great. The bathrooms are clean and private(ish)! There were about 5-7 bathrooms with showers, toilet, and sink on my floor so you can feel free to take your time showering without having to be over considerate. I accidentally booked a mixed dorm and didn't know until a man walked into the room LOL. So be sure to double-check what room you are booking. Even though it was a mixed dorm, it felt like a totally safe atmosphere. This was my first hostel experience and I'll definitely stay here again!”

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Reviewed: January 23, 2020

Rosa
United Kingdom
9.6

“Great location and good clean hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We stayed in a 6 bed female dorm - The rooms and bathrooms were very clean, comfortable beds, fairly spacious rooms, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The bar downstairs had very good food! And the hostel is only a short walk away from plenty of restaurants

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 20, 2020

Felicity
United Kingdom
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
A bit different, rather than your standard hotel. Friendly staff, and nice set up.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 15, 2020

Maire
United Kingdom
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bad pillows and lighting.
Staff, bar, value for money, location, rooms are great size.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 14, 2020

Nicole
Singapore

5 helpful votes
8.0

“Good location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
They did not have a lift, which i think it's common to this country. The doors doesn't come with the latch causing the doors kept slamming and able to be heard from the room (which having bad soundproof). Worst is there is a lady cleaner that cleaning the area early the morning, she slammed the toilet sit cover and the door so hard on purpose and disturbed others from sleep. I woke up because of that and decided to went to the toilet, she purposely slammed the wet mop on my feet when i walk past, the management needs to take note of such action of their stuff. However, the guy cleaner was good, smiley and friendly.
The location is really great, the room that I've got has a fantastic view towards the mountains. They have lots of toilets and shower rooms and all of them are spacious and well maintained.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 13, 2020

Anonymous
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Construction was a bit loud.
Great location. Can store your luggage which is very helpful. Bathrooms were clean. Very cute decor. Helpful and nice staff.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 13, 2020

Phoebe
Singapore
10

“Cosy hostel, great vibes and many facilities”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Loves the 2nd floor vibes in the lounge and bar. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Also appreciated the laundry service that was quick and affordable. Shared kitchen is well equipped with cookers, cookware, kettle, microwave and fridges.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 12, 2020

Alban
Sweden

1 helpful vote
8.0

“Nice place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No elevator, and it was at times ro noise from people aitting and deinking in the comon are
Very intresting decor and very nice people working there. Comofortable bed amd nice warm rooms

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 12, 2020

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.0

“Decent for price”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is no lift in this building and it was not made known during booking. However when we asked, male staff was able to help us carry one big luggage down the stairs on checking out. Common area was very noisy even past 12, would be good if signs were put up and staff could do some patrolling to tell people to keep their volume down at the floors where there are rooms.
The kitchen had good facilities, stove top, microwave, knife, utensils, plates and bowls. Basic cooking ingredients like salt was available. Free food section for leaving food that is unfinished but still okay for others to eat, like peanut butter, pasta, bread, jam was left over.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 11, 2020

Megan
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.0

“Stylish, big hostel with a cool bar”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Was expecting more of a social hostel, but it wasn't too friendly. Dorm room was a bit small and the entire hostel was very dark (a bit depressing when Iceland is already so dark in the winter!) I wasn't able to book a female-only dorm.
Gorgeously decorated common areas and bar. The food available at the bar was good. Located a short walk from the Sun Voyager and Harpa. There is public parking available outside and it is free in the evening.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 11, 2020

Elizabeth
Australia
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast was very expensive for what it is. I understand that everything is more expensive in Iceland but it was a joke
Easy to walk everywhere

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 11, 2020

Jack
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We stayed at Kex while in Reykjavik for a few days, it was a cool hostel, the rooms were simple but nice (if a bit warm! Probably because it was so cold outside) and we used the kitchen to make our breakfast. The bar/dining room area was very nice and the whole place has a vintage feeling to it. We would come back again! Thanks!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 11, 2020

Yukiko
United States of America
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
can't have your own food/drink in the 2nd floor area and the 4th floor sitting area where it is allowed was not as comfy as the 2nd floor. bathrooms were rather cold too.
2nd floor bar/cafe/hang out area is open and nice/comfortable to sit around

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 7, 2020

Jan
Switzerland

2 helpful votes
7.0

“Good stylish hostel close to city center”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- doors are falling quite loudly into the doorframe - room was cold at arrival, because of open window and turned down heating
- the beds are comfortable - the room was big enough - the location of the hostel: 5min to city center - the lobby of the hostel and the overall interior design

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 5, 2020

Piotr
Poland
7.0

“We wanted to rest after exhausting flight and that's exactly what we got :)”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
A place famous for the concerts, worth seeing

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 3, 2020

Jade
Indonesia

5 helpful votes
8.8

“Very good location, clean hostel ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room a bit small for 6 people , the locker is too small cause some guest bring big luggage and they put it beside bed , hard to walk for other guests.
Location is very good, near to some restaurants, grocery , atm and shops . Clean and nice hostel . Will come back next time

Stayed in January 2020

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