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Kex Hostel Reykjavík

2.0 star property
Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour in Reykjavik

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Bar (on property)
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101
  • Laugavegur
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Harpa
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared 4-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

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

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Private Bathroom

Superior Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, Private Bathroom

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared 6-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1238 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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About the neighborhood

Reykjavik

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Reykjavik hostel, you'll find Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. Sun Voyager and Sundhollin are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Harpa - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 6 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

Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour in Reykjavik
As a guest of Kex Hostel Reykjavík, 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 Reykjavík 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 Reykjavík 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.

Languages

English, Icelandic

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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

  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kex Hostel Reykjavík to the airport?

Kex Hostel Reykjavík is 1.5 mi (6-min drive) away from the Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?

As of Jul 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kex Hostel Reykjavík on Jul 12, 2025 start from $158.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kex Hostel Reykjavík have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kex Hostel Reykjavík.

How close is Kex Hostel Reykjavík to the beach?

This hostel is 2.2 mi (8-min drive) from Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach.

Does Kex Hostel Reykjavík offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kex Hostel Reykjavík, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ISK 2700 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?

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

Is there free parking at Kex Hostel Reykjavík?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Kex Hostel Reykjavík have a pool?

Kex Hostel Reykjavík does not have a pool.

Does Kex Hostel Reykjavík have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Kex Hostel Reykjavík to downtown Reykjavik?

Kex Hostel Reykjavík is 0.7 mi away from Reykjavik.

Kex Hostel Reykjavík Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 613 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Dion Dewayne Edmund

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm not sure where to start. The first thing that really did not go over well with me and Kex is that they do not notify you when booking that there is constructing going on. It was very loud and hard to sleep. Number two; the restrooms smelled bad the entire time and did not look like they were really cleaned. O honestly felt like I was walking into a scene from a saw walking into those restrooms. Lighting was not good, again the smell, toilets barely flushed. Third, there were what appeared to be blood stains on the mattresses. I didn't have any hydrogen peroxide to test but if I did, I'm sure it would have indicated blood. This is a place that I would not stay at again. Given the totality of the visit including the stay this makes me not want to come back to Iceland.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott Charles

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden-Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel! The staff here are friendly and amazing. Location is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David, Fairfax

Hard to find free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice staff, easy to get to
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhamad Humam

Liked: Amenities
It was great service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was nice. It is right by the ocean with Mountain View’s / city behind it. Easy to get around. Bathrooms were a bit dirty but over all I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olatunji

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kex, my go to hostel in Reykjavik

Amazing hostel with reasonable prices. Had an upgrade from 42 bed to 6 bed at no cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There is currently construction going on around the building but the hostel provides free earbuds as a solution! However, I wish I had known in advance. All good, the stay was decent regardless.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Employees were nice, the room comfortable, and the hostel was clean. It was a perfectly decent place to stay. I do feel a bit bad I didn’t check out properly, I nearly missed my bus to the airport. Heads up that the FlyBus is picking up a handful of blocks away until the renovations at Kex are complete
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and cheap hostel! Perfect for the price, nice and clean. Under going some construction at the moment so excited to see it when its all finished. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Xenia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was on the 2nd floor and there was no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rolando Rochester

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan Pablo

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice hostel

Lovely place, although their were under refurbishment so there was no bar or restaurant available. The bathrooms are very dark and smell damp. The property doesn't seem to be cleaned often, many times I used the bathrooms they were dirty and overflowing with toilet paper. The kitchen was also not very well looked after, it could be more stocked with essential items like mugs and cutlery. The 49 people room is well divided so it doesn't feel like there are that many people in there. My only coment are the metal lockers that make A LOT of noise even if you try to be quiet, so that's not ideal in a room so full of people.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toshihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuhui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanyoung

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Under Renovation

This review would be a 5 star if it wasn’t for the renovations. There was no bar, no restaurant and noise from the renovations during the day. I would definitely come back one their done. The location is awesome as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025