Name: Kex Hostel
Address: Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Skúlagata 28, Reykjavik Greater Region, 101, Iceland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $31 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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The location is perfect and super convenient, walking distance from everything you could need. The building is simple and unassuming on the outside, and the decor and ambiance are rustic chic and hipster-friendly. Plush leather couches for lounging everywhere, selves filled with books, warm, soft lighting. The rooms are clean and simple, textbook hostel: lockers to safely store your things (you can borrow a lock from the front desk) and comfy enough bunk beds. I have zero complaints!

Rossella, United States of America

Unique place, full of character in a fantastic location. Stayed there many times & always meet some great people there too.

Alex, United Kingdom

Great location, nice and welcoming staff, neat restaurant and bar area, very quirky and eclectic vibe

Lily, Spain

Very cool building! Nice staff! Quick and easy check in and out

Kelly, United States of America

Great location, friendly staff, glad I could save on pre-paying for hot breakfast (very decent quality for price for Iceland). Cool vibe/space.

Jennifer, Canada

The best thing about this hostel is the location. The sea view is spectacular and also it's at the heart of the city which makes it pretty easier to explore places at any time of the day. The room was good and the hostel has one of the best restaurant/bar in the city. The hostel decoration is quite quirky and full of antiques. Very good value for money.

Shivani__singh, India

The hostel events, atmosphere. it’s a social hostel

Jacki, United States of America

Great location, good heat in room, restaurant option

Buff, United States of America

The property is walking distance to MOST things downtown. You can’t beat the value and if you’re by yourself and looking for a smaller dorm than most hostels this property has some 4 bed bunk rooms.

Dw, United States of America

- Central to city. 5-10 minute walk to restaurants, shops and the theatre. - Some of the staff were helpful in using the phone to organise tours - Nice communal area to wait for tour buses, eat and relax before or after the day. - Organised shuttle bus to airport and blue lagoon

Narelle, United Kingdom

9.0

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“The location is perfect and super convenient, walking distance from everything you could need. ”

Rossella United States of America
“Unique place, full of character in a fantastic location. Stayed there many times & always meet some great people there too.”

Alex United Kingdom
“Great location, nice and welcoming staff, neat restaurant and bar area, very quirky and eclectic vibe”

Lily Spain
“Very cool building! Nice staff! Quick and easy check in and out”

Kelly United States of America
“Great location, friendly staff, glad I could save on pre-paying for hot breakfast (very decent quality for price for Iceland). Cool vibe/space.”

Jennifer Canada
“The best thing about this hostel is the location. The sea view is spectacular and also it's at the heart of the city which makes it pretty easier to explore places at any time of the day. ”

Shivani__singh India
“The hostel events, atmosphere. it’s a social hostel”

Jacki United States of America
“Great location, good heat in room, restaurant option”

Buff United States of America
“The property is walking distance to MOST things downtown. You can’t beat the value and if you’re by yourself and looking for a smaller dorm than most hostels this property has some 4 bed bunk rooms.”

Dw United States of America
“- Central to city. 5-10 minute walk to restaurants, shops and the theatre. ”

Narelle United Kingdom

Stay in the Heart of Reykjavík –

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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.

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Located in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

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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

Closest Airports

Reykjavík Airport
1.2 miles
Keflavik Airport
23.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Very good hostel, good location with a lovely view. Breakfast is very good. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lots of information about day tours trips and thing...”

Kelly

Brazil

9.1

“Great location, beautiful views.”

Emily

United Kingdom

8.7

“Great location. You just walk out of the hostel and find the snow laden mountains and it was so amazing. Well maintained, worth the money!!”

Ashok

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

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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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 and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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“The location is perfect and super convenient, walking distance from everything you could need. The building is simple and unassuming on the outside, and the decor and ambiance are rustic chic and hipster-friendly. Plush leather couches for lounging everywhere, selves filled with books, warm, soft lighting. The rooms are clean and simple, textbook hostel: lockers to safely store your things (you can borrow a lock from the front desk) and comfy enough bunk beds. I have zero complaints! ”

Rossella

United States of America

“The best thing about this hostel is the location. The sea view is spectacular and also it's at the heart of the city which makes it pretty easier to explore places at any time of the day. The room was good and the hostel has one of the best restaurant/bar in the city. The hostel decoration is quite quirky and full of antiques. Very good value for money.”

Shivani__singh

India

“The property is walking distance to MOST things downtown. You can’t beat the value and if you’re by yourself and looking for a smaller dorm than most hostels this property has some 4 bed bunk rooms. ”

“- Central to city. 5-10 minute walk to restaurants, shops and the theatre. - Some of the staff were helpful in using the phone to organise tours - Nice communal area to wait for tour buses, eat and relax before or after the day. - Organised shuttle bus to airport and blue lagoon ”

Narelle

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Reviewed: April 23, 2019

Rossella
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is perfect and super convenient, walking distance from everything you could need. The building is simple and unassuming on the outside, and the decor and ambiance are rustic chic and hipster-friendly. Plush leather couches for lounging everywhere, selves filled with books, warm, soft lighting. The rooms are clean and simple, textbook hostel: lockers to safely store your things (you can borrow a lock from the front desk) and comfy enough bunk beds. I have zero complaints!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Thomas
Denmark
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The cleaning crew missed a few dust bunnies
Really nice atmosphere and place to be.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Rebecca
United Kingdom
5.0

“It was ok. Not the best. Did what it needed to do.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There was a general musty smell throughout the hostel. The showers were communal. I got bitten 9 times by midges during the night. The staff were pretty indifferent, especially the girl at the bar.
The location was good and the social aspect of the hostel was good - a cool bar area with a live band. The theme of the place is very trendy and has lots of interest. The rooms were pretty standard.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Alex
United Kingdom
8.3

“Best hostel in Reykjavik for sure”
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
Unique place, full of character in a fantastic location. Stayed there many times & always meet some great people there too.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Lily
Spain
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great location, nice and welcoming staff, neat restaurant and bar area, very quirky and eclectic vibe

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 15, 2019

Heather
United States of America
8.8

“Perfect!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hmmmmm I would like to have been offered an en-suite room even though we booked a standard double.
Bed super comfort, morning Breakfast Staff Dominic was the best!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Psztymucel
Germany
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You need to have lock for cabinet - I didn’t found that information anywhere. If you have bad luck you have terrible roommates.
Great location.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 8, 2019

Kelly
Brazil

5 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Very good hostel, good location with a lovely view. Breakfast is very good. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lots of information about day tours trips and things to do in Iceland.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 2, 2019

Ludivine
Luxembourg
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The showers are common, ie no individual shower (except one) and the toilets were not so clean.
The bar/restaurant and the rooms are nice. It is a very friendly place.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 1, 2019

Emily
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Great location, beautiful views.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 29, 2019

Eva
Brazil

5 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Super well located The rooms are good and the beds super nice. There’s privates bathrooms what is super good for a hostel. Also there’s a kitchen in every floor, where you can store your food and make dinner or lunch there (what is great because of the price in Iceland).

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 27, 2019

Not
Switzerland
5.0

“Nothing to write home about. The horrible smell in the bathroom was absolutely revolting.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was dark little cupboard next to a huge construction site. Bathroom smelled revolting - blocked pipes, mildew, cooking smells from the kitchen. Enough to make one vomit.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 26, 2019

Kate
United Kingdom
8.3

“Enjoyed our stay, short walk into town and great sea view from bar. Staff were friendly and helpful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The radiator in our room had rust on it, and we only discovered this when it stained our clothes when we placed them on it to dry
The beds were comfortable, bathroom facilities were clean and loved the vibe and decor of the bar/ restaurant.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 25, 2019

Kelly
United States of America
9.6

“Cool place and great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathrooms weren’t very clean, but I also arrived late at night so I am sure they were in the morning.
Very cool building! Nice staff! Quick and easy check in and out

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 24, 2019

Marlaina
Australia

6 helpful votes
6.3

“Best for a younger crowd unless you have a private room”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Pillow was very thin. The group showers (i.e. 6 shower heads in one space communal style) were a little unnerving for some. There are a few private unisex showers - try to find them. There was a strong musty smell in the hostel esp in bathrooms and stairwell. Our room was very warm even with heater off. It is loud (at least on a weekend). It is a live music venue so keep that in mind. Lockers in rooms creek and squeak loudly. A cheap and easy oil/WD40 would fix that and save a lot of ire in rooms.
The ambiance (shabby chic deco) is nice and the location is relatively central. My bed and blanket were comfortable. The kitchen seemed reasonably stocked (though I didn't use it). I stayed one night in a shared 6-bed dorm. My interactions with staff were nice. Lots of books on communal shelves.

Stayed in March 2019

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