Name: Kex Hostel
Address: Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Skúlagata 28, Reykjavik Greater Region, 101, Iceland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $37 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Hostel Kex Hostel

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Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland –

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

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

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We had the double plus room, which was beautiful. View was amazing. Cool lounge area and restaurant.

Laura, Netherlands

They always honor my request for a room with a view, late check-out, they hold bags for free. Comfy bedding. Clean bathrooms (but bring rubber slippers). Blackout curtains. Large lockers. Excellent restaurant and good beer selection.

Narikonyc, United States of America

It was a fairly priced bed, in a clean facility, with a lively night-time bar scene.

Marybeth, Italy

The place has a super cool design and a very hip and modern feeling. I loved the aesthetic and the eclectic pieces in the common areas. I think this is a good place to stay if you really want to be social and meet lots of people. Nice view of the water from our bedroom window.

Natalie, United States of America

The staff was helpful. The maintenance of the properly was proper. The kitchen and bathrooms were good. I would recommend every Indian solo woman traveller to put up at Kex.

Urmila, India

Very nice vibe and stylish hostel. People are all good. Cleaning staff are amazing to hard workout on loads of people from the music festival. Especially a good place to hang around with good music.

Pomme, Thailand

Every tour company will pick you up at the front door and drop you there again at the end. Main Street is only 2 blocks away. Beds were very comfortable w great duvets and pillows. You could control your room temp. Showers were endlessly hot and you get a towel w your bed. Great atmosphere and often live music. Breakfast is delicious, convenient and well priced. Same w dinner menu. Staff was always pleasant and helpful.

Christine, Canada

I liked that there was a bar and restaurant downstairs. There were a couple music concerts that were put on that the locals seemed to attend.

Lara, United States of America

Great environment, location. Nice restaurant. Power outlet close to the bed.

Maxmousee, Netherlands

Very nice breakfast buffet that was reasonably priced. Location was excellent. Bed and room were comfortable. No extra charges for little things like use of a lock for lockers or earplugs, whereas other hostels charge for each thing. Perhaps that's why their rate was quite a bit higher.

Robert, United States of America

9.0

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What guests loved the most:
“We had the double plus room, which was beautiful. View was amazing. Cool lounge area and restaurant.”

Laura Netherlands
“They always honor my request for a room with a view, late check-out, they hold bags for free. Comfy bedding. Clean bathrooms (but bring rubber slippers). Blackout curtains. Large lockers. ”

Narikonyc United States of America
“It was a fairly priced bed, in a clean facility, with a lively night-time bar scene.”

Marybeth Italy
“The place has a super cool design and a very hip and modern feeling. I loved the aesthetic and the eclectic pieces in the common areas. ”

Natalie United States of America
“The staff was helpful. The maintenance of the properly was proper. The kitchen and bathrooms were good. I would recommend every Indian solo woman traveller to put up at Kex.”

Urmila India
“Very nice vibe and stylish hostel. People are all good. Cleaning staff are amazing to hard workout on loads of people from the music festival. Especially a good place to hang around with good music.”

Pomme Thailand
“Every tour company will pick you up at the front door and drop you there again at the end. Main Street is only 2 blocks away. Beds were very comfortable w great duvets and pillows. ”

Christine Canada
“I liked that there was a bar and restaurant downstairs. There were a couple music concerts that were put on that the locals seemed to attend.”

Lara United States of America
“Great environment, location. Nice restaurant. Power outlet close to the bed.”

Maxmousee Netherlands
“Very nice breakfast buffet that was reasonably priced. Location was excellent. Bed and room were comfortable. ”

Robert 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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9!

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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

Closest Airports

Reykjavík Airport
1.2 miles
Keflavik Airport
23.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Lounges on every floor, main lounge is amazing, a bar, musical concerts, fantastic location and a very nice atmosphere. All tours pick you right from the doorst...”

Salmantahir2011

Netherlands

9.5

“The location and range of kicthen facilities”

Sarah

United Kingdom

7.5

“Location, clean, nice staff, good breakfast, budgetfriendly”

Valentina

Germany

9.5

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Food: Local

Open for: Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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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.

“They always honor my request for a room with a view, late check-out, they hold bags for free. Comfy bedding. Clean bathrooms (but bring rubber slippers). Blackout curtains. Large lockers. Excellent restaurant and good beer selection.”

Narikonyc

United States of America

“The place has a super cool design and a very hip and modern feeling. I loved the aesthetic and the eclectic pieces in the common areas. I think this is a good place to stay if you really want to be social and meet lots of people. Nice view of the water from our bedroom window.”

Natalie

“Very nice vibe and stylish hostel. People are all good. Cleaning staff are amazing to hard workout on loads of people from the music festival. Especially a good place to hang around with good music. ”

Pomme

Thailand

“Every tour company will pick you up at the front door and drop you there again at the end. Main Street is only 2 blocks away. Beds were very comfortable w great duvets and pillows. You could control your room temp. Showers were endlessly hot and you get a towel w your bed. Great atmosphere and often live music. Breakfast is delicious, convenient and well priced. Same w dinner menu. Staff was always pleasant and helpful.”

Christine

Canada

“Very nice breakfast buffet that was reasonably priced. Location was excellent. Bed and room were comfortable. No extra charges for little things like use of a lock for lockers or earplugs, whereas other hostels charge for each thing. Perhaps that's why their rate was quite a bit higher.”

Robert

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Reviewed: December 14, 2018

Teresa
United Kingdom
8.0

“Loved KEX and Iceland but sooooexpensive”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The building works right outside the dorms . Including ground explosions . The work was due to start at 8 every morning but often started sooner. We received a free beer voucher but I would welcome a compimentary return visit for the annoyance of this
Loved the ambience , decor , location and staff . Very friendly and buzzy

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 12, 2018

Caroline
United Kingdom
10

“Not your average hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We didn't get to spend more time here. That's the only thing I did not like.
There was construction going on next door - during normal working hours, but staff already apologised and provided us with free beer tokens. My other half loved the beers. Breakfast was great. The bar/lounge areas are beautifully decorated. We had an ensuite room. It was huge, with a large comfortable bed, and a powerful wonderfully hot shower.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Björn
Iceland
9.2

Wonderful
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 11 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
noisy construction works in the neighborhood
Quiet, comfortable and big enough beds

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 9, 2018

Charli
United Kingdom
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower area

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 8, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.8

“I loved the atmosphere of the hostel, it made my stay unique.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The lights for the beds weren't fixed, so I had to arrange it somehow to read a book. Not a big deal, but in one toilet the paper was missing. The lockers creak a lot, so it isn't possible to leave the room during the night without waking up the others. I didn't find a hair dryer in the male bathroom.
The bar has a good choice of drinks. Nice and cozy ambient. Friendly staff, they gave me a free drink to apologize for the noise of the construction site near, even if I left before they started to work. Nice common kitchen. I liked the idea to let people use the stuff others forgot there, like soap, shampoo, etc.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 8, 2018

nikon-girl
Australia
9.6

“Quirky hostel, with lots to offer. Walking distance from all main attractions.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
No lifts - 3 or 4 flights of stairs with a heavy suitcase isn't ideal. I was lucky to have staff help me after check-in.
The private rooms were nicely decorated, bed was very comfortable, lucky to get a view of the harbour. Staff were great at recommending and organising tours. The bar was fun and social, with Jazz nights on Tuesdays. Shared bathrooms were always clean and available.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff are helpful and the facilities are clean and tidy. I like the atmosphere around the reception area.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Raquel abdul
Argentina
6.7

“No curtains in the showers, which were shared”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Showers didn’t have curtains!!!! In the whole floor there were about 5 or 6 showers in one room all together without any division... like the ones you see in prison on tv. Then there was also one bathroom (toilet and shower) for everyone, which was always occupied of course. YOU HAVE TO PUT CURTAINS!!
Beds were comfortable, and the people there was super nice (except for one, but I never saw him again)

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 3, 2018

Laura
United Kingdom
9.6

“Such a nice place !”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
great place, great location, great beer and great atmosphere ! perfect !

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 29, 2018

Laura
Netherlands
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Much noise in the room from bar downstairs (first Floor)
We had the double plus room, which was beautiful. View was amazing. Cool lounge area and restaurant.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 28, 2018

Narikonyc
United States of America

2 helpful votes
8.3

“Excellent Hostel in Reykjavik”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Construction was very loud next door. Though there was a sign from Kex apologizing for the construction next door, they should've given patrons a special discount. It was incredibly hard to get a good night's sleep due to the blasting and construction noise (jackhammer + TNT). The bathroom in the lobby could be cleaner.
They always honor my request for a room with a view, late check-out, they hold bags for free. Comfy bedding. Clean bathrooms (but bring rubber slippers). Blackout curtains. Large lockers. Excellent restaurant and good beer selection.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 26, 2018

Joao
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
The entrance hall to the hotel and the works next door starting at 7.30am.
The bed was super confortable as well as the mood of the hostel - quite cinematic.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 25, 2018

Cathy
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely and clean comfy beds.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 23, 2018

salmantahir2011
Netherlands
Age group: 25 – 34
9.6

“Spectacular!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
The doors of the neighboring rooms shut with a very loud noise. This can be very disturbing at late hours of the night. The doors need a proper system so that they don't shut so abruptly. The other factor was construction work next to the building, but that wasn't really disturbing to be honest because the windows cancel out most of the noise.
Lounges on every floor, main lounge is amazing, a bar, musical concerts, fantastic location and a very nice atmosphere. All tours pick you right from the doorstep. Only 2 small streets away from the main street of the city.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 23, 2018

Jennifer
Ireland
9.6

“Great location, friendly atmosphere, very safe, trendy bar/restaurant, not your average hostel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We could have done with a larger or extra pillow.
We got a private room with a shared bathroom. Bathroom was constantly clean and large enough that your clothes don’t get wet when you are having a shower. The view from our room was absolutely amazing! We loved the quirky details each room had. Very relaxing and friendly atmosphere from staff and guests alike. we were given ear plugs and a free drink on arrival to apologise for the building noise next door but we didn’t hear one thing from them during our stay. We had never stayed in a hostel before and we would highly recommend it.

Stayed in October 2018

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