Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Svarta Kaffið - 4 min walk
Microbar - 4 min walk
Skál! - 6 min walk
BrewDog Reykjavík - 4 min walk
Aktu Taktu - 1 min walk
About this property
Kex Hostel Reykjavík
Kex Hostel Reykjavík offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Icelandic
At a glance
Hotel size
43 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Concerts/live shows
Whale-watching nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Library
Lockers available
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Toaster
Dishwasher
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does Kex Hostel Reykjavík offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kex Hostel Reykjavík does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kex Hostel Reykjavík.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Kex Hostel Reykjavík and nearby?
Kex Hostel Reykjavík has a garden.
What's the area around Kex Hostel Reykjavík like?
Kex Hostel Reykjavík is in Downtown Reykjavik, a short 18-minute walk from Reykjavik Harbour and 4 minutes' walk from Laugavegur. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
Kex Hostel Reykjavík Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Dec 15, 2024
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 14, 2024
Fatmir
Fatmir, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Nov 14, 2024
The hotel is under construction and you have to carry up your luggage for 2 stories and hear the the construction workers in the morning
Maike
Maike, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 19, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 15, 2024
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
I stayed at Kex Hostel for one day and it was amazing. I had to take a taxi very urgently to get to the airport, and the man at the front desk was very helpful! He explained my situation to the taxi driver so I was listed as a priority rider, and was able to get to the airport just in time. Would like to stay here next time when I visit Reykjavik :)
Sunwoo
Sunwoo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 12, 2024
Great solo stay
The building is undergoing a little construction, so was a little difficult to locate and initially a little off putting. However, staff are friendly, facilities are clean and the rooms are comfortable. Great solo stay at a good price! Would stay here again.
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Great location!
Pana at the front desk, when I checked in, was an absolute dear and stored my luggage for me and gave me recommendations to go see a museum quite close by until it was time to Check-in. I enjoyed very much! I was on the 4th floor, but each floor has its own kitchen and refrigerator, and that was a great help as I traveled by myself and like to get my own food. Love the location and was able to walk over to the Bay and it's only like 3 blocks to the Sun Voyager, and to all of the bus stops that I needed to get to my tours. I would highly recommend this Hostel. It was under construction so there was no bar or restaurant while I was there but it was still absolutely a great experience and I would recommend it.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 3, 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Juan
Juan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Jefferson
Jefferson, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 18, 2024
Josey
Josey, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 17, 2024
Alyssa
Alyssa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Got a shared-room bunk bed. They had privacy curtains to block light which was nice.
There was road work being done right in front of the hostel (Sept 2024) so it wasn’t that quiet. Also that made finding P3 parking a bit more challenging because I had to find somewhere else.
Do note that it’s pretty barebones in terms of what is provided, no soap/shampoo in the showers, no towel provided.
The price is right, so I’m not counting that as a negative, but more something to keep in mind.
The common area was really nice, they put a lot of effort into making it cozy.
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 12, 2024
It was an okay experience.
Marcus
Marcus, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 12, 2024
It served my purposes. Decent coffee!
david
david, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 10, 2024
This place is great!
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 4, 2024
This hostel experience was unpleasant. There’s construction happening so the exterior looks questionable, the staff were unfriendly, the showers/bathrooms were very dirty and there’s live music until midnight on Thursdays and Fridays, making this a bad place to try and sleep.
Kylie
Kylie, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 2, 2024
Charlotte
Charlotte, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 1, 2024
No bathrooms per room, no elevators, noisy
Perry
Perry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
Brett
Brett, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 27, 2024
The area around the hostel is under construction, which was very loud and sometimes difficult to navigate. There was a distinct smell of mildew in the bathrooms, which were typically dirty. Beds were comfortable, but very loud if you moved in your sleep. The bar downstairs had loud music until midnight that shook the building.