KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

2.0 star property
Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour in Reykjavik

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Lobby lounge
Hallway

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

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

Superior Room, Private Bathroom

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

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

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

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About the area

Reykjavik

Seaside stay .At this Downtown Reykjavik hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Laugavegur and Sun Voyager. Sundhollin and Skólavörðustígur are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.1 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) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Microbar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kex Hostel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Svarta Kaffið - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gamla / Old Iceland - ‬4 min walk

About this property

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour in Reykjavik
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.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Piano

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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

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
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. 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.

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