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Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
115 square metres
20 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Twin Room
13 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Shared 4-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
13 square metres
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
20 square metres
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
62 square metres
8 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Shared 6-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
17 square metres
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Quadruple Room
17 square metres
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom
15 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room, Shared Bathroom
24 square metres
2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom
16 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
18 square metres
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View
Room with view
20 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom
17 square metres
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Bayside Reykjavik hostel in Downtown Reykjavik with 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Kex Hostel Reykjavík, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, just a 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 9 minutes by foot from Hallgrimskirkja. This hostel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Reykjavik Harbour and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sun Voyager.

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 safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features gift shops/newsstands and tour/ticket assistance.

At Kex Hostel Reykjavík, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 43
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Books
  • Games
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Icelandic

Room Amenities

Kex Hostel Reykjavík offers 43 accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Microwave
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Sæmundur í Sparifötunum - This gastropub specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.

DRINX - Onsite gastropub. Open daily.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 2000 per person

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

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

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