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Set just 820 feet from Laugarvegur shopping street, this central Reykjavik hostel offers guest rooms and dormitory rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Harpa Concert Hall is 0.6 mi 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nitin
India“I enjoyed my time at Kex Hostel in Reykjavík. The place is spotless and kept in great condition. The staff were all welcoming and eager to assist. Having a shared kitchen to prepare your own food is a huge plus.” - Nitin India“I had a pleasant stay at Kex Hostel in Reykjavík. The premises are very clean and well-maintained. All the staff were friendly and helpful. They offer a shared kitchen where you can cook your own meals, which is a big advantage.”
Brandon
United States“Friendly staff, great location close to most of the city, overall would love to come again!”
Rachael
United Kingdom“This is a little gem of a hostel - quirky, cool, friendly and clean. I will be returning and bringing my friends - absolutely brill! Bo on Reception was so helpful...and great to meet someone who has links to my hometown of Todmorden 😄”- Bernardo
Mexico“Great location, great beds, super friendly people inside.” - Mrwan
Egypt“The view is fascinating, location and price are also pretty good.” - Benjamin
Malta“Lively atmosphere and great facility. Kitchen well equipped and get clean. 42 bed dormitory is a great choice for solo travellers” 
Dana
Canada“The location and views were fantastic and for a hostel the bed was extremely comfortable”
Yu
Taiwan“Good location with supermarkets nearby. Friendly staff.”- Tova United States“Great location. Very comfortable beds/pillow/blanket and a comfortable room temperature in the winter time. Plenty of bathrooms so never had to wait. So many books around to read! Nicely decorated. Lots of couches to hang out and a cozy communal...”
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Amenities of Kex Hostel
Most popular amenities
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Darts
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 5.60 per day.
- Street parking
Services
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
- Convenience store 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 all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-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 ID 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
