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KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

2.0 star property
Icelandic culture comes alive through vibrant music performances at this Reykjavik hostel, where travelers connect over international cuisine

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Kex Hostel Reykjavík, near Hallgrimskirkja, hosts concerts and live shows. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, global dishes at Sæmundur í Sparifötunum, and a garden terrace. Attentive staff, luggage storage, and meeting facilities available.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
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 drapes

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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 drapes

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighborhood in Reykjavik, KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik is in a shopping district and by the ocean. Sun Voyager and Sundhollin are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Reykjavik Pond and Oskjuhlid Hill. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsvollur or Laugardalsholl. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
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28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101

What's nearby

  • Reykjavik showing street scenes
    Laugavegur
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • aurora borealis above hallgrimskirkja church in central of reykjavik city in Iceland, Shutterstock ID 1146085949, Purchase Order: SP-1506 Go Guides, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Faa Praharnpap, Ot
    Hallgrimskirkja
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harpa featuring a sunset, general coastal views and modern architecture
    Harpa
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall which includes street scenes and a pond
    Reykjavik City Hall
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Iceland Phallological Museum
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kex Hostel
    1 min walk
  • Microbar
    4 min walk
  • Svarta Kaffið
    4 min walk
  • Forsetinn
    4 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk

About this property

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour
Located close to Laugavegur and Harpa, KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik provides a library, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, books, and luggage storage
  • A gift shop, smoke-free premises, and games
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves
  • Toasters, stovetops, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Sun Voyager and Laugavegur. Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 791 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hongxia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like museum! Great location! Comfortable bed. Great views ! Great price !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff loved the hostel it was super clean and staff was always friendly and helpful :)
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room set up. Enjoyed the stay & view the room had to offer. 5star establishment
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the calm relaxed atmosphere and the personal attention of the staff. Thank you Kex!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

成美

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Autumn Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was consistently cleaned which was great. I found the beds comfortable and I liked the little curtain for a bit of privacy in the shared room. They were able to accommodate a request for a bottom bunk which was also nice. The only thing I found a bit challenging was the dim lighting everywhere. It made it a bit hard to see at times but overall, I'd stay here again. The location was great - walking distance to almost everything I did.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairly quiet, clean. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Varman Gnanachandran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms are sometimes a little messy, but you get what you pay for. The reception desk was helpful and I had no issues staying here. It is a solid place to stay and conveniently located.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and amazing rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Odette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Room was a little old, but clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yohalis Del Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, The hotel is very clean, the staff is very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Good amenities and close to bus stops. Good restaurant options nearby, and a nice view of the sea. Someone checked in really late (just after midnight), blaring music and talking loudly and waking everyone up, but that was likely an isolated incident.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel, clean, convenient, breakfast option great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here made my stay really lovely from early check in to a smooth check out. I got a private room with shared bathroom both of which were clean and convenient. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay for a couple of days in Reykjavik. We had a private room with claen and spacious bathroom and a convenient sofa bed to accomodate children. Close to city centre and a quick drive to the bs station
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love this place. The staff is helpful, kind and welcoming.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

King Yee

Liked: Cleanliness
The location of the hostel is convenient. We have booked a room for four and the room is considered a bit small for 4 people and even more difficult to fully open the 4 luggages when the sofa bed is opened.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and vibe, staff was very friendly and helpful. There was construction happening next door which impacted some tour pick-ups but the alternate location is a bus stop only a 5 minute walk. We had a compact room with a private bathroom which was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Beautiful views and was able to walk pretty much everywhere! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

8/10 Good

Taylor

Really enjoyed our stay at Kex Hostel! Great location in downtown Reykjavík. Everything was very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025