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Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
1238 square feet
20 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Twin Room
140 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Shared 4-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
139 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
215 square feet
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
667 square feet
8 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Shared 6-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
183 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Quadruple Room
183 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom
161 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room, Shared Bathroom
258 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom
172 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
194 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View
Room with view
215 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom
183 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Bayside Reykjavik hostel in Downtown Reykjavik with 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Kex Hostel Reykjavík, 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.

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 safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features gift shops/newsstands and tour/ticket assistance.

At Kex Hostel Reykjavík, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Reykjavik hostel also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff.

Kex Hostel Reykjavík is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 43
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Free WiFi
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Icelandic

Room Amenities

Kex Hostel Reykjavík offers 43 accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Microwave
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of beds 3

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Sæmundur í Sparifötunum - This gastropub specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.

DRINX - Onsite gastropub. Open daily.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. 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.

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

LGBTQ friendly

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 2000 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Kex Hostel
  • Kex Reykjavík
  • Kex Hostel Reykjavík Reykjavik
  • Kex Hostel Reykjavík Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Kex Hostel Reykjavík Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjavik

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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