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KEX Hostel

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8.6
Fabulous
5709 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Excellent Cleanliness

Property Description

KEX. It's the Icelandic word for 'biscuit' and new social hostel in Reykjavik. What's not to love?

Housed in an old biscuit factory in the heart of Reykjavik, KEX is just steps from all the bars, clubs, and music venues that give this city its legendary reputation. It's also a painless distance from late-night munchies and a mind-boggling array of coffee houses, shops, and tourist attractions.

Of course, you might not even want to venture outside of the hostel with all its features, including a café and bar, lounge area, heated outdoor patio, tourist information desk and free Wi-Fi.

In addition to our dormitory rooms we offer three different double rooms.
The Double Plus has one double bed, a private bathroom, linens and towels and a fantastic seaside view.
The Double Standard has one double bed (of the most clever convertible design in case you get tired of being so close to your travel partner), shared bathrooms, linens and towels and - if you are lucky - the same fantastic view.
The Twin Private has two single beds, linens and towels and a better-than-average chance of making your friends back home quite jealous indeed.

Ladies - for your comfort and peace-of-mind, we offer female-only dorms. If you would prefer to reserve a bed in such a dorm, please make sure to do so directly from the reservation window. If none are available, you are welcome to contact us after booking to double-check.

Families - a few of our four-bed dorms are equipped with bunk beds which can be pushed together to form what we like to call a double bunk bed. This has Mom and Dad on the bottom and kids on top. Baby cribs are also available to families traveling with a diaper bag. Please be sure to contact us after booking in order to arrange for this type of room. Space is limited, and family rooms are reserved on a first-come basis.

Children under the age of 3 stay for free and children under 12 pay 50%. The same is true for many of the excursions which can be booked directly from the hostel reception.

Two guest kitchenettes facilities are also available. And with a variety of rooms for up to 200 guests, you'll have no problem meeting interesting new travel buddies from exotic places.

Our hostel just oozes personality and soul, just like our guests. Every piece of decor has a story to tell. Using salvaged materials and found objects from various sources, the design is an organic concept blending Iceland's past with a modern, international twist. The raw industrial spaces and vintage furnishings combine to give it a homey, eclectic feel.

With the affordable nightly rates, you´ll still have enough cash left over to enjoy a few pints of Viking beer or sample some local delicacies like hákarl‎ and brennivín.

We're located in the centre of Reykjavik with a view across the bay to Mt. Esja. The old factory that houses KEX is also home to studios of various artists, dancers, and fashion designers. We're within an easy walking distance to the city's interesting nightlife, restaurants, shopping streets, cultural attractions and other points of interest in the city centre. To reach those places a little further afield, the hostel is well connected to the city's public bus system.

Please note that children under 16 cannot stay in shared dorms. Children over 16 years of age can stay in shared dorms when travelling with a guardian.

Children under the age of 3 stay for free and children under 12 pay 50%. The same is true for many of the excursions which can be booked directly from the hostel reception.
Lockers are available to secure your valuables. Bring a lock or buy one from us.

Check-in is from 15:00
Reception is open 24/7

Reviews & Ratings

8.6
Fabulous
5709 Total Reviews
  • Security
    9
  • Location
    9.4
  • Staff
    8.9
  • Atmosphere
    8.8
  • Cleanliness
    7.8
  • Value for Money
    8.3
  • Facilities
    8

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Latest Reviews

6.3
Good
Mar 07, 2023
I appreciated the reception staff helping me with my request to store my medication in the fridge and the freezer. I enjoyed the communal space and the dinner menu options. I also appreciated the curtains on the beds and the heating in the rooms. However, the bathrooms and the rooms were not particularly clean. Moreover, many lockers in the rooms were out of order so you could not lock your luggage inside.
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Female, 18-24
9.4
Superb
Mar 04, 2023
Fun hostel for Reykjavik! Had an easy stay at Kex for three nights while exploring Iceland. It was really nice to have the bar/restaurant attached, but it didn’t quite have the same social vibe as some other hostels I’ve been to. The six person female dorm was nice, and the beds were actually really comfortable. The lockers we had didn’t actually work, but all the girls in my room left our stuff out and everything was okay. Overall, I think it’s the best option Reykjavik has (our scuba instructor even said
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Female, 25-30
4.9
Rating
Mar 03, 2023
This hostel has single-handedly put me off using hostels again! They have a bar downstairs which is very noisy on Friday and Saturdays and not great if you have an early start so don’t stay here if you like sleep! The bathrooms have a strong smell of mould and are dirty. The kitchen is also dirty. There is a giant smelly bin/skip outside and the entrance is hard to find and is tatty. On the plus side the staff are nice and the hostel is in a great location. I wouldn’t recommend staying here.
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Female, 31-40

Facilities

  • Free

    • Free City Maps
    • Free WiFi
    • Free Internet Access
  • General

    • Security Lockers
    • Key Card Access
    • Common Room
    • Breakfast Not Included
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Book Exchange
    • Hot Showers
    • Linen Not Included
    • Self-Catering Facilities
    • Outdoor Terrace
    • Reading Light
    • Hair Dryers For Hire
    • Hair Dryers
    • Towels Not Included
    • Covid-19 safe
  • Services

    • Airport Transfers
    • Towels for hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • 24 Hour Reception
    • Tours/Travel Desk
    • 24 Hour Security
    • Late check-out
  • Food & Drink

    • Restaurant
    • Bar
    • Meals Available
    • Cafe
    • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Entertainment

    • Board Games
    • Wi-Fi

Awards

2014

1st, Country Winners Iceland

2013

1st, Country Winners Iceland

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