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About this property
Set just 820 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 and Hotel. 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Located in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!
Breakfast Info
Continental, Buffet
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Angela
United Kingdom
“Comfortable beds, quirky decor and friendly and helpful staff.”
Arg
United States
“Great vibe. The staff were fantastic. Decor was on point. Bathrooms were really nice for as basic as they were.”
Natasha
United States
“Great location, really nice room and bathroom, cool bar.”
Attila
Romania
“Excellent retro style hotel/hostel very close to the sea and downtown Reykjavik.”
Laura
United States
“The hostel has a great vibe, the room was spacious and easy to access. It is very central and nice to see the water when you wake up.”
Laura
United States
“The hotel room at KEX is very comfortable and has a TV which was a nice treat. I loved having my own bathroom and more of a hotel experience.”
Chmac
United States
“Friendly staff at bar and front desk. We were able to store luggage with no problems. Big clean room overlooking the waterfront. Quiet hallway. Several clean bathrooms/showers on the floor we were on. Easy access to bus tours (One picked us up...”
Visnja
Czech Republic
“The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hostel is clean, the bar downstairs is good. Location is amazing and even the people in the room were great.
Really good experience and once i come to Reykjavik again, if i decide to go to a hostel, im...”
Kimberly
United States
“Excellent location, close to harbor and sun voyager, clean, comfortable beds and bedding, updated bathroom, property had a great friendly vibe.”
Jennifer
United States
“Kex Hostel was exactly as expected. We were just looking for a place to sleep and shower and it was perfect for that. We stayed in a private room for 2 people. Rooms were basic but clean and gave just enough space to be able to move around....”
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House rules
KEX Hostel and Hotel 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.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above will be charged as 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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
When booking 5 beds or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please note that guests under 16 years old are not allowed in shared dormitories.
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.
Please inform KEX Hostel and Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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United Kingdom“Comfortable beds, quirky decor and friendly and helpful staff.”
United States“Great vibe. The staff were fantastic. Decor was on point. Bathrooms were really nice for as basic as they were.”
Attila
Romania“Excellent retro style hotel/hostel very close to the sea and downtown Reykjavik.”
Czech Republic“The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hostel is clean, the bar downstairs is good. Location is amazing and even the people in the room were great. Really good experience and once i come to Reykjavik again, if i decide to go to a hostel, im...”
