Kex Hostel
Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 2604 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The hostel was centrally located and had a great atmosphere with fun decorations.

At 47yo, this was my first ever stay at a hostel. The shared room experience was just fine, better than camping. The bar at the hostel was awesome. Talking to some random travelers too. Banding together to drive to lighthouse to see northern lights as well.

The staff was so nice, location is good, very warm environment

Staff really friendly Breakfast is really nice Location is great

It felt very warm! It felt like Kex was the main spot everyone go's to.

near to supermarket , restaurant and bakery’s , good location to walk around or meeting point for the tours. the bed was comfortable and Everything was clean. nice staff and is a perfect place to meet new people is you are traveling alone. the hostel also have restaurant/bar.

I had a great time staying at Kex! Staff was terrific, and there's lots of common room space plus a bar + restaurant and occasional live music. Location's just a few blocks from downtown restaurants. I'll definitely be staying here again on my next trip!

Loved the atmosphere , awesome people working there, had some great conversations with bartender Odysseus. My brother and I will def stay again if we go through Reykjavik. Very cozy and relaxing place for a stopover.

Awesome place to meet people! Excellent location. Definitely one of the best hostels in the world!

The option of reasonably priced food, good service, friendly personnel, helpful attitude for all questions asked, ease of coming and going. many friendly folk also staying here. loved the lounge and good musicians.

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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 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.
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.
- How late can I check in?The reception is open 24/24 so no worries if you check-in late at night.Answered on 21 June 2021
- Is there a kitchen to use?hi, yes we have two well-equipped kitchens.Answered on 21 June 2021
- Do you provide airport pick up and drop off? If yes, how much is it?You can book your Airport transfer online and have a drop off at the front of the hostel. There are several operators, including the Flybus. (flybus.is)Answered on 21 July 2021
- Hi , we will arrive after midnight around 12:30 1:00 am , is there someone that can let us in or we can do self check in ?We have a 24 hour reception so you can check in any time.Answered on 21 September 2022
- Hello.c do they provide tour packages? ThanksHello. Yes, you can find all our tours and activities on kexhostel . tourdesk .isAnswered on 21 June 2022
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Flatus
Food: Local
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
- 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
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- Icelandic
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
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.
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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Guests staying at Kex Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegan
- Buffet
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Kex Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Darts
- Evening entertainment
- Live music/Performance
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Kex Hostel has 1 restaurant:
- Flatus
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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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Check-in at Kex Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Kex Hostel is 0.7 miles from the center of Reykjavík.