the noice from the music on Fridaynight. we could not sleep before 12 O’clock.

the ambiance, the people

Stayed in September 2022

The largest dorm room is really very large and cramped, with so many beds and little space.

I love the bar and restaurant area, great atmosphere! The staff is super nice, patient and helpful. They have long shifts and are always helpful, I was really impressed.

Stayed in September 2022

very noisy in the first night because of a party with loud music. But you get ear plugs at the reception :)

nice and cozy double room with very comfortable bed.

Stayed in August 2022

Needs better airflow in restrooms and large dorm. Kinda musty/stale. Also, restrooms were pretty dark and difficult to see.

Fun and interesting building/atmosphere.

Stayed in September 2022

It is inconvenient to charge the phones. I recommand to add sockets beside each bed.

The location is in the city center, just 1.3 km away from the bus terminal, also near the coast. Lots of reataurant nearby. All tours will pick up you in front of this hostel. The facilities in the room is not quite new. But you can make new friends here! People leave some food or drinks in the kitchen for free.

Stayed in September 2022

I would have welcomed a towel. An elevator instead of three sets of stairs would have been an asset, especially for those carrying a parka from a Greenland expedition, a backpack and a carry-on when leaving at a very early morning. Not as central as my previous hostel but within walking distance of downtown. A counter which was not sticky when eating at the bar.

I left at 6:30 a.m. so had no breakfast. At reception the bilingual Frenchman was exceptionally helpful and carried my bags to my dorm/ bed. The daily pizza I ordered the evening I arrived was delicious and the wine was very good as well. Guests and staff were friendly and from all over the world. I could conveniently book and pay for my airport pick-up at the hostel for the next morning through the gentleman who had handled my welcome.

Stayed in September 2022

The attitude of the male behind the bar on my last morning/lunch. Really bad. But the cleaner guy let me stay in the old gym at the end to watch the queen's funeral

The industrial past being repurposed

Stayed in September 2022

Nothing. I mean, it's a hostel and I was staying in a 6 people dorm… there are more comfortable options, but Iceland is expensive, so…

Nice atmosphere, great location and good value for a hostel. They also host concerts and other events. Had a good breakfast (not included, but relatively cheap).

Stayed in August 2022

They do an amazing job processing hundreds of tourists daily

Stayed in September 2022

The locker was broken, so, I couldn't secure my stuff properly. The receptionist proposed to place my things in the storage room instead (thanks for finding a solution!) Also, the floor in the washrooms is extremely cold (and sometimes a bit nasty) - don't forget your flip-flops :)

A 6-bed room is pretty convenient to live in. A towel is provided for free if you request it. Plenty of washrooms, so, I've never run into an issue of waiting for it. Great experience overall!

Stayed in September 2022

...unfortunately the sleeping room was not very quiet in the night due to a few other guests, even though the most people tried to be quiet

The Kex Hostel has a great design and interior. The 42 bed sleeping room was definitely a unique experience...

Stayed in July 2022

I think that there could have been activities at the hostel to encourage guest engagements even something like karaoke quiz etc

I like the hostels quirky and that's the main reason I chose it.

Stayed in September 2022

Might be a European thing, but there were communal showers! Of course, private showers were also available, but certainly those were often in use.

The 42 bed room was actually really comfortable, clean and easy to sleep in. I enjoyed the downstairs communal area/bar and the breakfast option (for an additional fee) was good too. Bathrooms were fine.

Stayed in August 2022

VERY LOUD on a Saturday night. DJ downstairs playing music earth-shatteringly loud for no obvious reason. was hard to sleep (we were jet lagged)

very cool space! super clean, appreciated the early check in. beds were comfortable.

Stayed in September 2022

No outlet by the bed

I only stayed for one night before flying out the next morning. Staff was helpful with the booking of my airport transfer.

Stayed in September 2022

Personally I found the pillows really uncomfortable, and would maybe have appreciated having some sort of blind for the beds to offer a bit more privacy.

the kitchens were extremely well maintained and stocked with ample free food, I thought the bar was lively and the dorms were spacious with good storage space

Stayed in September 2022

shared showers for women need more privacy

atmosphere location

Stayed in September 2022

The facilities were a little old and tge location is a little far from the center city

Great place for a hostel. Nice staff, nice atmosfere. I booked for 2 nights and i wanted to stay more

Stayed in September 2022

Doors were loud, showers were very dirty

Fantastic location, great bar and helpful staff

Stayed in September 2022

The place was very welcoming. Staff was friendly and helpful. Beds were comfy and there was plenty of bathrooms. Breakfast was also good and there was traditional treats from Iceland ;)

Stayed in September 2022

We stayed in the private twin room. It's directly over the bar, so the music is pretty loud. It didn't really bother me, but may be a problem for those who sleep lightly. The music always stopped by midnight or 1am on weekends.

Nice hostel with spacious room and good share kitchen.

Stayed in September 2022

no padlock available for the locker. Don’t forget to bring your own.

good location good price

Stayed in September 2022

The Windows were dirty and no sink in the room

The view from the room

Stayed in September 2022

smell and room and bathroom

the bar the vibe

Stayed in August 2022

Beds in dormitory but that is to be expected!

Location. Funky deco. Good kitchen facilities.

Stayed in September 2022