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Kex Hostel Reykjavík

2.0 star property
Bayside hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View | View from room
Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Restaurant
Property entrance
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Twin Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

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

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 1238 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Harpa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 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 a library, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), books, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, games, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves
  • Toasters, stovetops, and heating

Languages

English, Icelandic

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 2700 per person
  • Towels fee: ISK 1000 per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 elevators
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

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 Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kex Hostel Reykjavík on May 1, 2025 start from $95.49, 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?

Check-out 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.

Kex Hostel Reykjavík Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 569 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 569 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 569 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 569 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 569 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

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, construction nearby prevented on site parking but there was close by public parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden-Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel! The staff here are friendly and amazing. Location is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice staff, easy to get to
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel, multiple bathrooms and showers. Great location Each floor has its own kitchen - very convenient Very clean and linen were cozy! Downsides : parking is extremely difficult and no towels for ppl in dorms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is in a nice location with great view, fun decor, very walkable area despite the construction happening currently, and the facilities were kept clean and in good condition. Beyond the cleanliness and convenience, the staff were really kind and went out of their way to help out. Especially appreciated free luggage storage for a bit after check out while waiting for transport to airport, and the loan of a few travel essentials I'd forgotten.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dannielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Amenities
It was great service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuhui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

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

Good value and well located

I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people and overall good place to stay in the city!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Good value accommodation

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

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Amenities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Y

Liked: Staff & service
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

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Namrata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Keegan Niles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marijana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024