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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 curtains
Exterior
Hallway
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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

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

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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

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

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

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

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

Superior Room, Private Bathroom

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

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

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 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 curtains

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

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

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About this property

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

Bayside hostel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
A bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area and a fridge 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 on-site.
KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik offers 43 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Reykjavik hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Laugavegur. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 10 minutes on foot from Harpa
As a guest of KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This Reykjavik hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
KEX Port – On-site bar.

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ISK 2700 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.

We should mention

  • 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 772 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daniel

It was okay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, we had a family room, spacious and comfortable, & great location in Reykjavik.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Awesome Stay!

Always love staying here :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in two different rooms. First one was tiny but had everything we needed. Second one was much larger and really neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a private room with a great view of the harbor. The facility is old and shabby but was clean and comfortable. Very noisy at night and our room was above the entrance where apparently people hang out and chat which is fine unless you’re trying to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leah Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Affordable and unique place to stay in Reykjavik. The private room was clean and had everything we needed in order to be comfortable. We had a lovely mountain view and a comfy bed. Common areas were not in great shape - shared bathrooms are grimy and get really gross by the end of the night due to so much use during the day. Shared Kitchen felt grubby and the shared fridges were brimming with unlabeled products. Staff were super kind and helpful. There is construction going on within the hostel as well as on both sides of the hostel, as well as in the street in front, so the atmosphere is not the nicest in that regard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nearby on-street, metered parking took credit card and did not require an app. Welcoming staff. Clean, comfortable room and nice private bathroom. Funky, fun decor. Good breakfast buffet. The bar in the evening had a nice energy, with travelers of all ages mingling. Easy walking distance to city center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely experience!! Would definitely recommend to stay here, the front desk staff were consistently incredibly kind while also being professional. I have medication that must be refrigerated and the staff was always there to help with this matter and I was able to access my medication 24/7 since the front desk is always open. The housekeeping staff kicked me out of the bathroom when I was brushing my teeth so that was a bit odd lol. BUT everything was very clean and I felt safe as a solo hostel goer
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Wonderful Stay

Loved our visit. Pub style bar comfortable sitting easy to visit with travelers
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Artem, Salinas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was friendly, helpful, and polite. The room was cleans, but the restroom felt dirty. Every time I took a shower, I felt disgusted by the restrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the private room with bathroom. Although there was some work going on next door, it was barely noticeable with the windows shut. Our bed was great as was the bedding, and the sofabed was excellent as well. The staff were very helpful and flexible. We were given access to the shared kitchen, which was great because meals outside were generally very pricey and one could say overpriced compared to North America and even Europe. But eating in a few times was a godsend. Parking is cheap in the P3 zone by the hotel and I think I paid around 15 USD equiv over 3 days. It’s free at night. Once I had a hard time finding a spot but eventually did about 10min walk from the hotel (after 15 mins searching). Area is nice. Rooms are clean and ours was big enough although a bit tight with the sofabed opened. Still a very good choice and a reasonable price (for Iceland).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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