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Reviews of KEX Hostel and Hotel

Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

#65 of 78 hotels in Reykjavík

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Review Score

Based on 2346 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is excelent

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The sheet on the extra bed was dirty and we had to ask for it to be changed.

    Good location, nice bathroom

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More flat shelf space in the bed area.

    The location is walking distance to very good food choices, tour bus stops, and tourists interests. Front desk and cleaners were all very professional and helpful. Breakfast, good and the social area is attractive and comfortable. The bed was comfortable and the curtain did a good job of blocking the sunlight through the night.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    8.0
    One night un Reykjavik
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough choice in the buffet breakfast. Lack of kettle in our room or in common area.

    Close to city center, everything can be done by foot. Possibility to let our luggages before and after our stay. Quiet room even with construction noise. Well decorated room and common areas.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    comfortable room, very attentive staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    8.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a weird smell in the floor, like in a burger kitchen.

    Was a verz nice Stay, the style of the rooms and entrance is amazing. Next time again

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2025

    9.0
    A stylish and well-located place that offered a comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There’s no elevator to the upper floors, which can be inconvenient with luggage. Also, breakfast is quite expensive—though that seems to be the norm in Iceland.

    Excellent location and beautifully designed facilities. Everything feels new and thoughtfully decorated, creating a very welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. You truly feel like you're staying somewhere special.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    8.0
    Adequate for 2 nights stay before our cruise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No elevator, wash cloths and facial tissues.

    It was near Bus Stop#9, the grocery store, & coffee shops. Domino's Pizza and a burger place are across the parking lot. The Sun Voyager and Harpa Concert Hall were only a few minutes walk. The tap water is drinkable. Near the cruise port.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would be nice to have an elevator for those bringing large suitcases. Other than that all good.

    Good breakfast, comfy rooms.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shared shower design with no privacy

    The atmosphere and price

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    8.0
    A great hostel and decent value for your money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen lacked cutlery and cooking pots making it hard to cook if more than one party was using the kitchen. Some guests having loud, personal and long conversations on their phones in the shared areas made it a little awkward to share the space.

    Location, cleanliness , creative and retro decor, big spaces, super helpful staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good place, but difficult to park the car.

    The athmosphere was great and we specially liked all the books available. Breakfast was ok . A nice surprise was the possibility to wash and dry clothes.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed here for practical reasons, arrived very late and left early. Rooms with 42 beds are not my kind of thing but it was well organized and managed and there fore feasible

    Very convenient if you need just a place to sleep, probably best budget option in Reykjavik. Central location. 24h reception is very practical for late and early arrivals (because nothing opens before 9 on weekends in Reykjavik). Well organized and relatively clean seen the huge rooms...

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Still a little bit hot for me

    Excellent at all level. Feel very comfortable

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    8.0
    Cool place 😎
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would be awesome to have USB chargers available somewhere in the hostel if not at every bunk.

    The hostel is very stylish and cool — they have tons of photography and books and art up everywhere. Staff were kind and helpful. Wifi worked well, bathrooms were plentiful, and sleeping in the dorm wasn’t too bad.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    8.0
    Nice place with cosy rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen could be better stocked. No spoons or much cutlery.

    We stayed in a double room and it was very cosy with a view over the bay. Staff was very professional and helpful. Did not have the breakfast but it looked nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in a 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and maintained very good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    7.0
    Friendly, comfortable, quirky
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The cleanliness of the bathrooms needs improvement, as well as some lacking in toilet roll. More availability of private showers on each floor would also make this hostel better.

    The location of the hostel is great being just a 5 minute walk from the main area. Staff were very friendly and are able to store any luggage securely prior to check in. The bar area is comfortable and a nice social area. The beds were comfortable with bed linen, pillow and plug sockets and a lamp next to each bed. The bottom bunks had a lot more privacy than the top ones with a curtain and privacy screen.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not enough showers in my opinion

    The hostel is just near the sea, the Happy Hour at the bar! :-)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    9.0
    Overall stay was nice and comfortable. Staffs were too nice and approachable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilets can be more clean

    Staff approach was awesome

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    But it also vintage. Everything quite worn out, especially the sofa. Hardly any electric outlets. Used the one from the tv. Also no toilet paper in the barhroom, which I only realized and night, so I got some from the shared bathrooms.

    I arrived early to drop off my luggage and the nice staff member let me check in in the morning and I got upgraded to a private bathroom. The room looks very nice and vintage.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise in the rooms. Lockers were broken.

    Location and staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The interior is very unique and beautiful

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No elevator !

    Very good location and very clean room, staffs are good !

    Stayed in June 2025

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