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KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

2.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Hallway
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $123
$105 nightly
$123 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

Explore the area

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28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪7 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 drapes

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 139 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Shared 6-bed, Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1238 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Room, Private Bathroom

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Housekeeping
  • Microwave
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$105 nightly
The price is $123
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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Reykjavik

With a stay at KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, just a 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 9 minutes by foot from Hallgrimskirkja. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Harpa and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Reykjavik Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Iceland Phallological Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Harpa - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hygge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Svarta Kaffið - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kaktus Espressobar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

KEX Hotel and Hostel 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 on request and hair dryers can be requested.
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 blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
KEX Port - Onsite bar.

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

  • 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 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 Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 843 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 843 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 843 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 843 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 843 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely and rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly people and comfy bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel has character. I pretty much enjoyed my time and stay in KEC Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay right in the heart of the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very good experience and i would highly recommend any travellar to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. The room was clean. The atmosphere and location were perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff gave helpful advice and it was a great central location from which to explore the city and give our kids their first hostel experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff are kind, but the rooms/kitchen/common areas are pretty run down. A huge range of travellers staying there, unfortunately someone in our 6 bed bunk peed in the corner… Good location though!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and lockers big, and warm. Kitchens were good. Showers enough for each floor. Staff so friendly Great stay overall
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ahmet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location, good value for money
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairly quiet, clean. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Disliked: Staff & service
A decent space to spend a few nights when looking to save a few bucks, but not the same as it has been in the past. Staff wasn’t as friendly and welcoming as before, new renovations didn’t improve the place much. No food at night which was a bummer knowing they’d had it before. Fine stay for travelers passing through but won’t be personally returning
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nazia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicol

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luz

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

Lovely Stay

The room was very clean, the bed comfortable, the location was really good and the people were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025