Kex Hostel
Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 3747 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Staff was very accommodating and facilities are mostly kept clean — stayed in a bed in the 42-bed dorm and I didn’t have any problems with the arrangements under the control of staff (of course you have disruptions from other guests coming in and leaving for early morning/late night tours, that’s to be expected). Bring shower shoes and your own soap/toiletry products for the hallway showers and bathrooms. There’s often a “graveyard” of soaps and lotions to use if you forget yours.

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Set just 820 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 Flatus Restaurant. Drinks can be enjoyed at the on-site Drinx Bar with musical events happening every Thursday to Saturday. Leisure options include a communal lounge and a heated outdoor terrace. Hostel Kex offers free luggage storage. Whale watching trips depart from Reykjavik Harbor, a 20-minute walk from the hostel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Terrace
- Very Good Breakfast

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Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Flatus
- CuisineLocal
- Open forLunch • Dinner
Amenities of Kex HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Terrace
- Very Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linens
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Live music/Performance
- Evening entertainment
- Darts
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
- Convenience store on site
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- Icelandic
Sustainability initiatives
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 will be charged as 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
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted
Kex Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
FAQs about Kex Hostel
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Kex Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Darts
- Evening entertainment
- Live music/Performance
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Check-in at Kex Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Kex Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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The prices at Kex Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Kex Hostel has 1 restaurant:
- Flatus
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Kex Hostel is 0.7 miles from the center of Reykjavík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.