Hostel

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

8.2
Very Good
2,604 reviews

The hostel was centrally located and had a great atmosphere with fun decorations.

Jeremy United States of America

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.

Vadim United States of America

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

Tunahan Turkey

Staff really friendly Breakfast is really nice Location is great

Youssef Egypt

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

Dontae United States of America

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.

Angélica Costa Rica

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!

Itravelforthestars United States of America

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.

Timothy United States of America

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

Lars United States of America

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.

Barbara United States of America
8.2
Very Good
2,604 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The hostel was centrally located and had a great atmosphere with fun decorations.”
    Jeremy Jeremy United States of America United States of America
  • “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.”
    Vadim Vadim United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was so nice, location is good, very warm environment”
    Tunahan Tunahan Turkey Turkey
  • “Staff really friendly Breakfast is really nice Location is great”
    Youssef Youssef Egypt Egypt
  • “It felt very warm! It felt like Kex was the main spot everyone go's to.”
    Dontae Dontae United States of America United States of America
  • “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.”
    Angélica Angélica Costa Rica Costa Rica
  • “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.”
    Itravelforthestars Itravelforthestars United States of America United States of America
  • “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.”
    Timothy Timothy United States of America United States of America
  • “Awesome place to meet people! Excellent location. Definitely one of the best hostels in the world!”
    Lars Lars United States of America United States of America
  • “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.”
    Barbara Barbara United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.3

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.

Kex Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 8, 2013

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Most popular amenities
Parking on site
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar
Terrace

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegan, Buffet

Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.5

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jeremy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hostel was centrally located and had a great atmosphere with fun decorations.”
  • Vadim
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “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...”
  • Tunahan
    TurkeyTurkey
    “The staff was so nice, location is good, very warm environment”
  • Youssef
    EgyptEgypt
    “Staff really friendly Breakfast is really nice Location is great”
  • Dontae
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “It felt very warm! It felt like Kex was the main spot everyone go's to.”
  • Angélica
    Costa RicaCosta Rica
    “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...”
  • Itravelforthestars
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “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...”
  • Timothy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “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.”
  • Lars
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Awesome place to meet people! Excellent location. Definitely one of the best hostels in the world!”
  • B
    Barbara
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “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.”
Property questions and answers
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  • 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? Thanks
    Hello. Yes, you can find all our tours and activities on kexhostel . tourdesk .is
    Answered on 21 June 2022
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Area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Flatus

    Food: Local

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Kex Hostel
Most popular amenities
Parking on site
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar
Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Evening entertainment
  • Darts
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 5.60 per day.
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe
    General
    • Convenience store on site
    • Heating
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Icelandic
    Sustainability initiatives
    This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

    House rules

    Kex Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

    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

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    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.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Kex Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print

    Please let Kex Hostel know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property. Please note that for booking more than 10 rooms, special policies apply.

    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

    • 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

    • Kex Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Darts
      • Evening entertainment
      • Live music/Performance

    • Kex Hostel has 1 restaurant:

      • Flatus

    • The prices at Kex Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Kex Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Kex Hostel is 0.7 miles from the center of Reykjavík.