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KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
$103
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10

Explore the area

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28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpa
    ‪12 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 drapes

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 1238 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

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

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

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

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

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

Superior Room, Private Bathroom

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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 drapes

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

Hostel in Downtown Reykjavik
A bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator 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 onsite.
KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik offers 43 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Reykjavik hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik features a library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Reykjavik hostel also offers tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
KEX Port - Onsite bar.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 2700 per person

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

Reviews

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 770 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 770 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 770 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 770 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 770 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is always clean and with a great location close to the bsi and downtown, I’d recommend it for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

K Martin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Good stay!

Would be nice if the bar was open a bit later - especially for a hostel and travellers wanting to meet new people as they closed at 11 but nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Arslan

Liked: Staff & service
Overall, it is alright for a hostel. The front-end staff was friendly and helpful. Cannot beat the location of this hostel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was an outstanding place to visit while in the city, a lot of character and charm The staff was polite and helpful The only downside was no elevator Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel with the way it decor. Room really clean. Near downtown. Convince.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to popular shopping area. Very clean. Simple breakfast available. Staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I just wish that they had curtains between the showers. Not doing so felt uncomfortable. Also,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for the price

The rooms were clean, there are many areas to sit outside your room, to read your book or watch a movie on your device. It had a kitchen area, with fridge, microwave in it. It had a bar downstairs. The prices of the food and drink were expensive, but as is everywhere in Iceland. £7 for a HALF pint during Happy Hour, then rises to £11 for the same HALF pint outside those times. A few times I entered the communal toilets / showers and there were no soap or paper. Overall, beds were comfy. Bring a padlock to secure your times in the lockers in the rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and vibe, staff was very friendly and helpful. There was construction happening next door which impacted some tour pick-ups but the alternate location is a bus stop only a 5 minute walk. We had a compact room with a private bathroom which was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs attention

Bathroom stall door lock was broken, no toilet paper in restroom, no soap in restroom, paper towel dispenser didn’t work all three days. This was all just on the third floor. Walls are paper thin so you hear every loud person talking, every person walking, every item dropped, and was there a woman or child bawling on Sunday morning?!? It isn’t just the noise in your own room that you have to endure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here made my stay really lovely from early check in to a smooth check out. I got a private room with shared bathroom both of which were clean and convenient. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great private room and the Hostel experience is amazing. Nice pub to hang out in at the end of the day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel, Oakland

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room is hot and stuffy and has only a small window that opens. The lockers in the room are tall and skinny, which is not conducive to holding luggage or a full backpack. And there isn’t much space elsewhere in the room to put belongings because the Hostel has filled it up with chairs and a desk. The room lighting is terrible! When I asked reception if there was a lift, she laughed in my face and told me this is a Hostel in Iceland. It’s an old building and no lifts. What did I find around the corner from the bar later? A sign in front of a lift saying they’re building an elevator! Room doors slam which cause the walls to shake. Another thing to wake you up. KEX website advertises convenient door-to-door Flybus service to pick you up in front of the Hostel. This has not been the case for 6 months due to construction. You must walk 5 minutes, but still pay the high cost for the convenience of door-to-door service which you are not receiving. The Hostel said there’s nothing they can do about this even after I suggested they update their website to have accurate information. Flybus and Tour Desk booking agent also refuse to do anything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay for a couple of days in Reykjavik. We had a private room with claen and spacious bathroom and a convenient sofa bed to accomodate children. Close to city centre and a quick drive to the bs station
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good budget option for the city center

Stayed in the room with a private bathroom, good value for money in Reykjavik. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, a special thanks for storing my suitcase a day before check-in. Haven't tried the breakfast option, but it looked nice. No kettle/microwave in the room, but we were provided with a card to the hostel floors(there's a kitchen there). The bed was nice and cozy, no complaints here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025