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KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

2.0 star property
Bayside hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Hallway
Exterior
Kex Hostel Reykjavík, near Hallgrimskirkja, hosts concerts and live shows. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, global dishes at Sæmundur í Sparifötunum, and a garden terrace. Attentive staff, luggage storage, and meeting facilities available.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Room options

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Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Shared 4-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Superior Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared 6-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Shared 6-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 1238 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

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28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Harpa - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kex Hostel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wake and Bake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Reykjavík - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Svarta Kaffið - ‬4 min walk

About this property

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour
Located close to Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja, KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik provides a library, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and books
  • Games, a gift shop, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves
  • Toasters, stovetops, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ISK 2,700 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • KEX Port

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 2700 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kex Hostel
Kex Reykjavík
Kex Hostel Reykjavík Reykjavik
Kex Hostel Reykjavík Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kex Hostel Reykjavík Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik on Oct 8, 2025 start from $96.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Sun Voyager and Laugavegur. Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa are also within 15 minutes.

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