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KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

2.0 star property

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Relax in the stylish bar area with a long counter, seating, and eclectic decor.
Stunning building with multiple windows in a symmetrical pattern.
Experience a unique and artistic space with a visually engaging collage wall, a comfortable bed, and modern amenities.
Enjoy a warm atmosphere in our restaurant, featuring a wooden counter, comfortable seating, and decorative accents.
Stylish hallway with a framed picture, a small table, and decorative figurines.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared 4-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Private Bathroom

Superior Room, Private Bathroom

Superior Room, Private Bathroom

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

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

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

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

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Reykjavik

With a stay at KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, just a 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 9 minutes by foot from Hallgrimskirkja. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Harpa and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Reykjavik Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harpa - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

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 and Hotel Reykjavik

Bayside hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
KEX Port - Onsite bar.

Languages

English, Icelandic

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 642 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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitable, friendly, despite some construction noise coming elsewhere
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophia

Disliked: Amenities
Note that this hostel is currently under construction, a fact that I found was grossly unadvertised. There is this no access to the hotel bar or many common areas for that matter. Kitchen available but in dirty condition, unappetizing both to cook and eat there. I mostly spent free time in the cafes as the few common areas were either dingy looking or full of men well over the age of 30 making you feel slightly uncomfortable. I realize this is not the hostel’s fault, but nonetheless still a feature of the place. The rooms have a funky smell to them, likely due to the sheer amount of people sleeping in them. If the snoring does not wake you up, which granted is common in larger sleeping rooms, the construction outside or the door to the dorms that won’t work until a fourth or fifth push surely will! Do not expect anything but the bed you will sleep in as you will need to pay for a lock, towel, etc. I’ve stayed in many hostels before, and found myself pretty disappointed by this one. This could be largely due to construction, but why not make that clear? I sure hope I did not pay the prices they normally charge considering that I had access to a fraction of the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights 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

2/10 Terrible

Marina

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My first stay was better but my second was really bad! $8 to rent a towel and got locked inside the bathroom on the 4th floor. Loud people by the dorms at 1:30am - I reported to the front desk and he did nothing. 4 am these people were still there. Found out that one is sleeping on the couch- oh well, we all want to sleep for free! Linen was dirty and im pretty sure it wasnt changed from previous guest. Had hair all over. Duvet covers are not changed on each guest FOR SURE. Disgusting parking is extremely difficult - dont ever park by dominos pizza across the street! we got fined ! Hostel staff said it was okay to park there on the weekends 🙄🙄🙄 Don’t give wrong information!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Marina

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

henry

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

Close to the ocean.

Nice hostel. Well located. Easy access to restaurants and attractions. But they charge almost $9 US for a towel which I think is ridiculous. Other than that everything is okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dannielle, Winston Salem

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

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

6/10 Okay

David, Fairfax

Hard to find free parking.
Stayed 1 night 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

6/10 Okay

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Olatunji

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kex, my go to hostel in Reykjavik

Amazing hostel with reasonable prices. Had an upgrade from 42 bed to 6 bed at no cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

Leslie Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Xenia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was on the 2nd floor and there was no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rolando Rochester

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan Pablo

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025