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About this property

Set just 250 meters from Laugarvegur shopping street, this central Reykjavik hostel offers guest rooms and dormitory rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Harpa Concert Hall is 1 km away. A seating area and a wardrobe feature in all rooms at Kex Hostel. Some rooms have a private bathroom with shower. Guests have access to a communal kitchen on site. A buffet breakfast is available each morning, while other meals are served at the in-house Flatus Restaurant. Drinks can be enjoyed at the on-site Drinx Bar with musical events happening every Thursday to Saturday. Leisure options include a communal lounge and a heated outdoor terrace. Hostel Kex offers free luggage storage. Whale watching trips depart from Reykjavik Harbor, a 20-minute walk from the hostel.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
4 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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3 large double beds
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Antoni
    Poland Poland
    Everything was good. The staff is very helpfull, the building itself is really cool, everything is clean, the bed is comfortable, nothing to complain about
  • Emmanuel
    France France
    The hostel is just near the sea, the Happy Hour at the bar! :-)
  • Alex
    Australia Australia
    We had a private room which had a great view of the water. The room was spacious. We were allowed to check in early. The hostel is walking distance to the main area.
  • Penukonda
    India India
    This is a Globe Trotter &Travel book writer of exploring seven continents of the mother earth available in Amazon, This is my first experience in the hostel after I left my hostel in 1984, This is an heritage building which used to manufactur...
  • Alessandro
    Italy Italy
    very welcoming people, very clean, good design, wide rooms and bathrooms, next to the sea and city center, ! so good !!! There's also a pub in the ground floor, so lively I could watch the Champions League final with many people enjoyin fine...
  • Oscar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff, great location, great kitchen and bathroom facilities
  • Nik
    Malaysia Malaysia
    one of the best hostels in rekjavik! even got a free upgrade to a smaller dorm. finally ticked off my first bucket list since forever.
  • Leelakrishna
    Belgium Belgium
    The hostel was nice. They have provided with a free upgrade as it was off season, which was nice. Easy to walk around the city from the hostel.
  • Aline
    France France
    The floor kitchen are very convenient and allow us to make cheap meals. The very friendly staff, the upcycled decoration and great music in the bar make the atmosphere so special and unique.
  • Didi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice location can see the seea from the hostel. amazing staff, I got upgraded as my bed preference was unavailable. The reception lends padlocks for free, which is unusual for me. Great team!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kex Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 1 per hour.

  • Street parking

Services

  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules

Kex Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please let Kex Hostel know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

When booking 5 beds or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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