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Kex Hostel Reykjavík

2.0 star property
Bayside hostel in Reykjavik with a 24-hour front desk

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Property entrance
Interior
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$589
HK$716 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Shared 4-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared 6-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Shared 6-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 1238 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Map
28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harpa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Svarta Kaffið - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Skál! - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Reykjavík - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aktu Taktu - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kex Hostel Reykjavík

Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour
Located close to Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja, Kex Hostel Reykjavík provides concerts and live shows, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, books and games
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, dishwashers and microwaves
  • Ovens, toasters and stovetops

Languages

English, Icelandic

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HK$715 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Games
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 13 January 2025 to 1 April 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kex Hostel Reykjavík Reykjavik
Kex Hostel Reykjavík Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kex Hostel Reykjavík Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Kex Hostel Reykjavík pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?

As of 13 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kex Hostel Reykjavík on 14 Apr 2025 start from HK$589.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kex Hostel Reykjavík located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Sun Voyager and Laugavegur. Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa are also within 15 minutes.

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Kex Hostel Reykjavík Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 561 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 561 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 561 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 561 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 561 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eden-Lise

Lovely hostel! The staff here are friendly and amazing. Location is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

austin

Clean, nice staff, easy to get to
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dannielle

Great location, very clean, and super friendly and helpful staff! Quite old so the room was hot and humid due to poor ventilation. All in all great choice for budget travelers!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhamad Humam

It was great service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

The hostel was nice. It is right by the ocean with Mountain View’s / city behind it. Easy to get around. Bathrooms were a bit dirty but over all I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKBAR

Super
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Good value and well located
I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuhui

Great amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Great people and overall good place to stay in the city!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Good value accommodation
Accessible, good location and sufficient facilities, plus friendly service. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Very nice and cheap hostel! Perfect for the price, nice and clean. Under going some construction at the moment so excited to see it when its all finished. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Hard to find free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Y

The location is perfect for watching the northern lights and grocery shopping/dining, taking the bus.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Namrata

Nice property, great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Employees were nice, the room comfortable, and the hostel was clean. It was a perfectly decent place to stay. I do feel a bit bad I didn’t check out properly, I nearly missed my bus to the airport. Heads up that the FlyBus is picking up a handful of blocks away until the renovations at Kex are complete
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keegan Niles

Great location, great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Amenities
Close to everything important in reykavic. Also an affordable option when staying in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marijana

It was cute, clean in a great location to all the sites. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Nice Hostel, sometimes busy and noisy, but earplugs provided. Too little kitchen facilities when school classes present.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

There is currently construction going on around the building but the hostel provides free earbuds as a solution! However, I wish I had known in advance. All good, the stay was decent regardless.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

This place is great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Amazing spot to stay when visiting on a budget 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Amazing location and everything inside was great. So clean and comfortable compared to many hostels, and staff were so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Everyone was very friendly and respectful, the place is cozy and welcoming, and it’s right next to the shoreline! The only downside is the noise of the renovation construction in the morning, but it’s not a bother if you’re getting up early to go out for excursions. Greatly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024