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Kex Hostel

reykjavik, iceland

About Kex Hostel

location

This hostel/youth hostel is located in the heart of Reykjavik.

facility

This hostel has a lift and a reception desk. Amenities available at the hostel include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hostel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Everyday necessities can be purchased at the supermarket. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a TV room, a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for a fee. Further services and facilities include a transfer service and a laundry service. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area.

rooms

Central heating ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Most units have a sea view. Rooms have a double bed or a queen-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a desk are also available. A telephone and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower. As a special feature, guests are provided with cosmetic products. The hostel has non-smoking rooms.

sport

The sports and entertainment facilities at the hostel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hostel, including cycling/mountain biking, a gym and darts. An entertainment programme and live music round out the entertainment options.

meals

The dining area includes a restaurant and a bar. A generous breakfast buffet and lunch are served every day. Special meals, including vegetarian dishes, are also available.

Amenities at Kex Hostel

Facilities

Bar(s)Bicycle HireCar ParkConference RoomDisability-friendlyGames roomHotel SafeLaundry ServiceLiftsRestaurant(s)Small supermarketTV RoomWifi

Hygiene

Contactless paymentEnhanced cleaning programmeHand sanitiserHygiene training for staffPackaged mealsProtective equipment for employeesProtective equipment for guestsProtective masks for guestsSocial distancing regulationsUse of commercially available disinfectants

Meals

Breakfast Buffet

Sport/Entertainment

Cycling/Mountain BikingDartsGym

Location

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Reykjavik, Iceland

28 Sk├║lagata

Check-in from 3:00 PM · check-out by 11:00 AM

User Rating & Reviews

4.2

Very Good

1066 reviews
  • Value
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  • Excellent518
  • Very Good352
  • Average121
  • Poor43
  • Terrible32

Recent Reviews: 1066

  • User: Yau Jian Sebast... L

    Trip type: Solo travel

    Cheap, wonderful location, bad for socializing and gross bathrooms.

    11 Apr 2026

    Location is right at the coast and downtown is like 2 minutes away so very wonderful. The service is nice. The dorms are ok. The toilets in the other hand are so gross. The atmosphere is not very welcoming either, as I imagined that people would socialize in h…

  • User: ivanbX8976XZ

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    "The house always wins" mentality at a premium price.

    03 Apr 2026

    If an issue arises, the blame is quickly shifted to the guest rather than management taking accountability.I had a malfunctioning door that forced me to change rooms. During this process, staff left the door to my room wide open, leaving all my personal belong…

  • User: annielehmann30

    Trip type: Solo travel

    Beware of the Renos and rude staff!

    25 Nov 2025

    Half the building is closed. You’ll be woken up by renovation works. The bathrooms have sewerage smells coming out of them. Staff don’t care about problems and are rude. Beds are comfy. But it’s in a decent walking location uphill to restaurants and things. Th…

  • User: Flyer44752074823

    Trip type: Solo travel

    DISGUSTING HOSTEL& CUSTOMER SERVICE

    12 Nov 2025

    Stay awaythis Hostel is a fraud, they rob your money and not offer you service, i have had worst experience with them. They are absolute joke.

  • User: Luciano M

    Trip type: Couples

    Hipster Haven in the North

    06 Nov 2025

    Trendy, hipster-style hostel inside an old factory. Comfy rooms, live music at the bar, and ocean views. Relaxed and creative atmosphere, full of interesting travelers.

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