Hostel Kex Hostel
Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 1388 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
*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)
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.
GermanyThe location, the lake-view room, the decoration style.....
United States of AmericaI 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!
CanadaLove the vibe and the decor. Great fun place to stay. rooms were very clean and we had a great view.
United States of AmericaBreakfast was very good the one morning i was able to enjoy it at leisure.
United States of AmericaLove 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!
United States of AmericaFriendly staff, clean facilities, comfortable beds, and nice decoration.
LibyaGreat place & would return- perfect for solo travelers.
United States of AmericaView of ocean, decoration was nice, easy access to walking down town (if you like to walk), very convenient. Easy to get picked up from by tour groups, and helpful staff with airport bus information.
FranceLocation, location, location. Food in bar was good; great beer selections. Lot's of bathrooms which were well maintained.
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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 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
Bookers love...
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“boutique style”
Located in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!
Breakfast Info
Continental
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Parking Available On Site
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Family Room
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Bed in a 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Closest Landmarks *
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Solfar Sun Voyager0.2 miles
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Laugavegur Shopping Street0.3 miles
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Hallgrímskirkja Church0.3 miles
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The Offices of the Cabinet of Iceland0.5 miles
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Reykjavik Art Museum: Kjarvalsstadir0.5 miles
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The Parliament House0.6 miles
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Reykjavík City Hall0.7 miles
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Hljomskalagardurinn0.7 miles
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Reykjavik Old Harbour0.8 miles
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National Museum of Iceland0.9 miles
Closest Airports *
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Reykjavík Domestic Airport1.2 miles
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Reykjavík Keflavík Airport23.6 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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University of Iceland1 miles
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The Pearl1.1 miles
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Laugardalslaug Swimming Pool1.2 miles
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Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool1.3 miles
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Kringlan Shopping Mall1.3 miles
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Laugardalsholl Stadium1.3 miles
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Imagine Peace Tower2.2 miles
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Smáralind Shopping Center3.3 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“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...”
United Kingdom“Good location, good atmosphere, great price”
United Kingdom“Great breakfast. Clean rooms. Nice staff and a great view from the bar area. A real gem.”
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Restaurant
Food: Local
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
4 reasons to choose Kex Hostel
Why book with us?
Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
Booking is safe
Facilities of Kex Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 5.60 per day.
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- Laundry Additional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Icelandic
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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.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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