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KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

2.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Hallway
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Exterior
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpa
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Single Bunk Beds

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Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Superior Room, Private Bathroom

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

Bayside hostel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
A bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik offers 43 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Reykjavik hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Laugavegur. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 9 minutes on foot from Hallgrimskirkja
As a guest of KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This Reykjavik hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
KEX Port – On-site bar.

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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ISK 2,700 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • KEX Port

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Piano

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

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ISK 2700 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 745 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 745 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 745 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 745 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 745 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved being on the water. Would have been really nice to have had an ocean view room. It was super close to downtown and the Main Street. The Hopp scooter is the best way to get around in the city without a lot of walking. I love Iceland and feel I’m 1% Icelandic now. It’s just such a beautiful country and so much to do and see. Even if it’s a scooter ride down the street to the houses and take a ride through the streets and see their homes as you scoot around. They are really beautiful and worth seeing. I can’t remember the price of the scooter services but let me tell you that they are worth every ISK lol can’t beat happy hour at the pubs. 999.00 ISK for a pint. That pretty good. Just order a few before last call and you’re good but I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that lol i got the Iceland AC/DC shirt. So sweet. Gotta check it it out if you’re a AC/DC fan. The sights outside of the city is up to you. I did the Blue Lagoon. The volcano area was closed off so that didn’t happen but the Blue Lagoon is just spectacular and so surreal. I’m not able to walk around as much so I went with the scooter trips and the Blue Lagoon. It just means I have to come back home to see them again and hopefully do the helicopter tour of the volcano and the possibility the tectonic plate scuba diving but definitely snowmobiling on the glacier. You can spend a summer in Iceland and still never see it all lol I miss it it so much. It made my life. I’ve never been so peaceful in my life. Cheer
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love this place. The staff is helpful, kind and welcoming.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yohalis Del Carmen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, The hotel is very clean, the staff is very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Beautiful views and was able to walk pretty much everywhere! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This felt like a very hip spot. My only complaint was that you could hear other doors slam when people came and went from their rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service .great apot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, friendly staff. Our private room and bathroom was a little small and very simple but price was reasonable given Iceland is very expensive overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

aniruddha, Any city

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor location, rooms too small, no cooling, no space for luggage, storage, no elevators, bathroom unsafe, unsafe industrial neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhruv

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhruv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel I've been to in Iceland. Ok, at least in Rekjavik
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uday

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice n cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ibrahim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, very good for a hostel. Everyone at the front desk was very helpful and friendly. My only somewhat negative experience was many of the bathrooms on the 4th smelled like urine, especially when you'd shower. The staff works very hard to keep things clean, so not much to do about that. Would book here agin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Both front desk guys were outstanding. One was Davidb
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naresh, Daly City

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scheherazade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic stay! The 48 person dorm room wasn't bad since it was divided into 4 separate sections. The other night I stayed in the 6 person dorm that had a curtain. Both beds were super comfy. The check in guy with the rain cloud sweater was super friendly!!! It was a short walk from BSI bus terminal, the waterfront, and downtown! I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Luisa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The doors bang all night long, the building is concrete so you can hear it everywhere. The washrooms are dirty and wet all the time there was never soap or paper towels even when they were just cleaned. I expected a bit more for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel, clean, convenient, breakfast option great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was in a great location - easy to walk places but also find originally. Also a perk - we found free parking outside so didn't have to pay for the whole weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Good staff. Good bus. Good for restaurants and swimming
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dion Dewayne Edmund

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm not sure where to start. The first thing that really did not go over well with me and Kex is that they do not notify you when booking that there is constructing going on. It was very loud and hard to sleep. Number two; the restrooms smelled bad the entire time and did not look like they were really cleaned. O honestly felt like I was walking into a scene from a saw walking into those restrooms. Lighting was not good, again the smell, toilets barely flushed. Third, there were what appeared to be blood stains on the mattresses. I didn't have any hydrogen peroxide to test but if I did, I'm sure it would have indicated blood. This is a place that I would not stay at again. Given the totality of the visit including the stay this makes me not want to come back to Iceland.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025