I have stayed at Kex many times so this review is painful to write. The noise throughout the night was excessive, to the point that I left and stayed elsewhere for my second night. Kex is often voted one of Reykjavik’s best live music venues so if this does not suit your wants and needs, stay elsewhere. I fear this is my last time at Kex.

The location is unparalleled, especially with a sea view across the mountains.

Stayed in March 2024

Kitchen was dirty in the evening. Stacks of dirty cups, glasses and plates left behind. Not all the guests clean after themselves.

Proximity to the center of Reykjavik. Kitchen had everything needed for proper cooking. The mattress was great 👍 and the sheets were clean.

Stayed in March 2024

I can't recommend Kex enough to anyone who wants to make Reykjavik their base to explore Iceland. It was my home for 5 nights and turned out to be the best decision I could have made. Fabulous location, lovely facilities, made some great friends, both hostel mates and locals at the bar, and the highlight was the warm and helpful service. Definitely staying here again on my next visit.

Stayed in March 2024

The lights in the bathroom are broken and it was really dark and inconvinient

The decorations in the room

Stayed in March 2024

Kex is undergoing renovation and it is extremely lound and lots of banging from the heavy machinery. At night the people entering the floor level can be clearly heard since the door slams shut everytime. The electricity turns off from the main bathrooms starting arround 9pm so you cannot shower and have to go in the dark. Because of these things i dont think its a good price for the money spent.

Good location and bar.

Stayed in March 2024

I liked everything

Nice wibe. Lovely staff. Cleaners from early morning. Nice bar , good food. Live music at weekends. Wonderful location

Stayed in February 2024

Little loud at night and bathrooms were a tad smelly at times.

Great location. Super nice staff. Fun atmosphere and great decor.

Stayed in February 2024

However the dormitories are huuuuuuge! So zero privacy and silence. There is always some walking around or snoring.

The location and the facilities are good. The crew was also very thoughtfulness. After the check out I could left my luggage in the store for a few hours.

Stayed in January 2024

More warm bathrooms and common areas

The place is huge and of course the design is a plus. So if outside is too cold you don’t mind staying here! Everything perfect. Very central and close to the only supermarket in the center and from the pick up point of most of the tours.

Stayed in January 2024

Don't get me wrong, I can tell the staff works unbelievably hard. They will clean your room every day in a hostel dorm, as someone is usually checking out. I see them always cleaning the floors. For whatever reason, and maybe the facilities are slightly old, I find the bathrooms are not the cleanest hostel bathrooms I've been in. However, this could be due to the amount of people that use them, or the color of the floor. Everything else is fine about them. Maybe I'm just psyching myself out, as I dislike having to wear any shower shoes... But this is my ONLY negative thing I would say about Kex. Otherwise, I love KEX!

I love staying at Kex. Every time I come to Iceland, if I want to be in the center of the city, this hostel has the best location. I am actually a huge fan of their vegan pizza, as well, and would happily argue that it's the best in town! There's a kitchen, as well as cafe/bar in the hostel. It's also conveniently located around the corner of a few markets, other restaurants, and one of the main shopping streets. I also used the laundry services on my last visit. It cost me about $14/Euro, but at least the machines were user friendly and didn't shrink my clothes and actually dried them (and I generally run mine on a lower setting). I also love the staff for being super friendly and accommodating and coming from all over the world. I think I will always stay at Kex when I'm traveling by myself.

Stayed in January 2024

Being walked in on by a cleaner at 10am when checkout wasn’t until 11am

Comfy room

Stayed in February 2024

There were broken tiles in the shower that were a safety hazard. The bottom hinge on one of the shower doors was completely off the door jam. Toilet paper in the bathroom was empty almost my whole stay. No privacy in the bunks.

Location and staff were great.

Stayed in February 2024

Dirty bathroom rooms not good at all

Location only

Stayed in February 2024

Na

Na

Stayed in February 2024

Super friendly staff, clean facilities

Stayed in February 2024

One day I came back to my bed and I found socks that was not mine(mans socks), so I assumed someone used my bed. It was disgusting, and I asked reception to change the room but they didn’t allow it. I know it is not their fault, but this is the only thing I was uncomfortable. I recommend girls to stay only woman room.

Nice location

Stayed in February 2024

Wish you there were curtains for privacy.

Nice and clean, they have social events. Liked the vibe. Fantastic location! Comfortable mattress. They gave me 2 towels but charged me for 1 :) very warm!

Stayed in February 2024

Fantastic place!!! 💙

Stayed in January 2024

The best experience ever!!! Thank you!!! ❤️

Stayed in January 2024

Would've scored higher, but somebody at reception messed with my booking mensing on the last day of 3 nights, when I was leaving the hostel at 5am,my key card suddenly didn't work and was locked out of the room after having a shower. Went to reception, guy wasn't there immediately, but took a few minutes and caused a bit of panic about missing my bus to airport

Comfortable rooms warm showers nice location

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Everything including staff

Stayed in January 2024

The room for 42 people is too big, and people will come in and out at night until after three o'clock at night. Starting at five o'clock in the morning, people started to set off for the next day's trip one after another. So the room was not quiet all night. Since the layout of the 42-person room also has three sub-rooms, it is recommended that it be divided into three rooms.

The location of the youth hostel is very good, cost-effective and the sanitary conditions are also very good. The hostel is also equipped with enough toilets and bathrooms, and it did not feel crowded. There is also a fully equipped kitchen.

Stayed in January 2024

Ha guys, thank you so much, had an amazing time! You would'nt expect that much from a fairly cheap hostel in the heart of Reykjavik, next time I'll come to Iceland I won't even look at any other places to stay, this is now my go to! very cool hostel, bar, value, staff, cheap beer, i mean, seriously fecking perfect!! See youz later, until next time! :)

Stayed in February 2024

Staying in a big hostel could always be a Russian roulette, one must have luck to not end in a noisy dormitory. Unfortunately, that happened with me.

The staff is friendly and the location is pretty good. Near to almost everything (Reykjavik is a small city, tho...)

Stayed in January 2024

Hands down one of the best (if not the best) hostels I’ve ever stayed at! Amazing atmosphere, met great people there, cosy bar where there are events some nights, friendly staff, comfortable beds, very convenient location close to main stops, supermarket and the city centre

Stayed in January 2024