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Set just 250 meters from Laugarvegur shopping street, this central Reykjavik hostel offers guest rooms and dormitory rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Harpa Concert Hall is 1 km away. A seating area and a wardrobe feature in all rooms at Kex Hostel. Some rooms have a private bathroom with shower. Guests have access to a communal kitchen on site. A buffet breakfast is available each morning, while other meals are served at the in-house Flatus Restaurant. Drinks can be enjoyed at the on-site Drinx Bar with musical events happening every Thursday to Saturday. Leisure options include a communal lounge and a heated outdoor terrace. Hostel Kex offers free luggage storage. Whale watching trips depart from Reykjavik Harbor, a 20-minute walk from the hostel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
2 bunk beds and 1 large double bed | ||
4 bunk beds and 1 large double bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
2 single beds |
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Guests who stayed here loved
Angela
Australia“My room was a large double room and was very homely and comfortable. I had a view out to the ocean which was lovely. The staff at the hostel were friendly and knowledgeable and bathroom and kitchen facilities were good and spacious. I really loved...”
Wei
United Kingdom“Great Facilities, comfortable bed, very helpful and friendly staff, very friendly guests”- Danielle United Kingdom“- Location was great. - Staff were really friendly. - I like the rustic/vintage decor.”
- Anouk
Netherlands“Well thought-out and laid-out Hostel. 42 beds is a little crazy, but each bed had its own plug, lamp, and small shelf, so it is as comfortable as you can reasonably expect. The loudest thing was the door.” - Karolina
Norway“great atmosphere, cozy, vintage style, clean, very nice receptionists. I highly recommend it. It was the best hostel I've been to so far” - Nicolas
France“It was all right on the whole ! Not expensive ! Cleanliness : correct ! Receptionist : correct ! Location : correct !” - Smith
Canada“The hostel is very close to downtown and had a beautiful view of the ocean. The staff were very helpful and let me use their phone for a local call. And allowed me to change my rooms. The place was very clean and quiet for a hostel.” 
Marina
Germany“Great place, cosy, lots of vintage, comfy beds so warm, well equipped kitchen, bay view, close to everything. Rooms with table, chairs, coatrack, tall lockers. Bed light. Cosy areas to hang out.”- Cadena
Iceland“Great atmosphere, great staff and awesome location. Staff always available and friendly.” 
Emma United Kingdom“The location was perfect and the staff at the hostel were so kind and helpful, especially the guy on reception. The sea view from our window was fabulous!”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Kex Hostel
Most popular facilities
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Darts
Living Area
- Seating Area
- Desk
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 5.60 per day.
- Street parking
Services
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safety deposit box
General
- Minimarket on site
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- English
- Icelandic
House rulesKex Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please let Kex Hostel know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.
When booking 5 beds or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
