Kex Hostel
Kex Hostel
About this hostel
Situated in Reykjavik, this lovely hostel for $121 per night is a great choice for your next break. 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.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Beachfront / Waterfront
Garden
Map of Reykjavik
Reviews
4.0/5.0
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6.0
Die Lage war extrem schön und perfekt! Der Blick auf die Berge war fantastisch!! Und direkt an der Stadt!
Es war sehr dreckig und hat sehr gestunken. Mein Schließfach hat nicht funktioniert und jeder hätte ran gekonnt. Die KEX-Tourbuchungsseite ist verglichen zu anderen sehr überteuert und der Guide war sehr unhöflich und leicht provozierend und rassistisch mir gegenüber. Fand ich für 120€ , die ich gezahlt habe, nicht so toll.
4.0
the possibility of having a brewery on the lower level is a nice thing. after the tiredness of the day a beer doesn't hurt!
not my kind of place to sleep. dark, disappointing cleanliness and the setting looks like a scene from a horror film. then for what you pay, you are satisfied.
9.0
Auberge super sympa, le personnel est super sympa et les chambres (même les grandes) sont très agréables.
L’espace bar/restaurant est top !
Les espaces de rangement dan la cuisine ne donnent pas forcément envie d’y laisser ses courses.
8.0
Nice and comfy lobby with bar and chill area. Private bath in the tiny room. Close to the central street.
No lift
9.0
Cool! Perfect spot to get to know people from other countries… nice food and vibes!👌🏼🤩
All good
10.0
Great location, very cool decor and a lovely relaxed vibe. Great food and drink available onsite too. I had a room in a 42 bed mixed dorm and felt safe and comfy my entire stay.
Nothing, it was just what I needed for a couple of nights in the city centre.
6.0
Awesome fun vibe. Cool decor and fun surroundings
It smelled strongly of urine in the stairs, halls, and room.
9.0
Nice and interesting place with cosy atmosphere, located close to the city center. The breakfast was delightful – no prior arrangements needed, diverse selection of meals.
There is self-closing doors which was slamming the whole night because the roommates were coming and leaving, so I woke up a couple of times. Hence I recommend to use earplugs which are available at the reception, but that's the hostel life :)
5.0
Noise everytime from door room opening.
People slam the doors everytime during night. I could not sleep very well.
10.0
Good vibes everywhere in the building. Cool interior design also I liked.
Nothing I can think of.
9.0
Stay was according to my plans I had for staying there!
8.0
The bar was amazing! The view was fantastic! I could work on my laptop and look outside.
The kitchen was very dark
6.0
The location is good, facing the sea and close to town centre. The tour desk is a helpful thing to have for solo traveller or those not self-drive travellers.
I checked into KEX in mid March, not a peak season. However it was already quite crowded. The 40+ beds dorm.... I felt sorry to the guys in bed 1 and 2, hope they are deep sleepers! The shared kitchen is too small for the size of your hostel (even in March. And also the number of toilets and showers. You can see people queueing for showers from 7pm to 10pm (those came back from tours)
It's slightly pricey, but this is Iceland.
7.0
if you looking for a cheap place to stay one night thus is the deal. obviously can be very busy in the bathrooms.
8.0
Very large reception/bar, great for hanging out. Great view of the sea. It is expensive for a hostel, but Iceland is expensive in every way.
10.0
I love the vintage industrial theme in keeping with its biscuit factory past and the food, facilities and layout were excellent. The view of the sea from my bedroom window was amazing as was the wide range of activities that draw in the locals as well as guests. Great community building. Reception staff were excellent and we’re really helpful in explaining everything to me as a first timer in a hostel. Cleaning staff were extremely hardworking given they have so many jobs to do.
The dark lighting in the bedroom, hallways and bathrooms. lighting was perfect for bar and food areas but a few people said it would put them off boooking again. Bathrooms could maybe do with an update but it wasn’t an issue for me.
10.0
The location of this hostel is AMAZING! I've seen the Aurora on my first day just crossing the street. The beds and bedsheets were super comfortable, and the vibe of the hostel is also pretty good. Even though my room had about 40 people, it was still good. I definitely recommend this place if you're travelling on a low-budget.
7.0
the staff were friendly and it had a great vibe. kitchen was very clean.
the showers could have been cleaner
10.0
Very good
Very good
8.0
location, parking and access to bus stop
kitchen and bathroom facilities not great. no curtains on beds and frames are flimsy
5.0
very cool location and awesome set up
safety concern with some guests and staff didn’t seem to fused about it.
5.0
Got a free pizza in their restaurant because somebody make wrong order
Besides that it is quite central located
They wont give you a key even 1 min before 3pm. rule is rule (:
5.0
Location is good if you like to walk on harbor. Plenty bathrooms, no
Hostel has 5 floors, but no elevator. Which should be informed in the website.
Bar and life music should set a quiet time for guests to rest. Very noisy and loud music even passed 2am.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Reykjavik?
The average price for a rental in Reykjavik is $130 per night. This rental is $9 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kex Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Kex Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Kex Hostel?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony / patio, and tv.
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