KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

Property class: 2

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Close to Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja, KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik provides a library, laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is HK$786
HK$924 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 139 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Shared 8-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Shared 6-bed, Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Shared 16 bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Shared 42-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 1238 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Superior Room, Private Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

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Interior

Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

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Room

Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
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About the area

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighbourhood in Reykjavik, KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik is in a shopping district and by the ocean. Hallgrimskirkja and Sun Voyager are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Reykjavik Pond and Oskjuhlid Hill. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsvollur or Laugardalsholl. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
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28 Skúlagata, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101

What's nearby

  • A street with a pink bicycle, a yellow bench, and various storefronts.
    Laugavegur
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A church with a tall spire and a statue in front.
    Hallgrimskirkja
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A modern building with a reflective glass facade, surrounded by a marina with several boats.
    Harpa
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A modern building with large glass windows and a curved roof.
    Reykjavik City Hall
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Iceland Phallological Museum
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Microbar
    4 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Rossopomodoro
    5 min walk
  • Hygge
    3 min walk
  • Reykjavik Chips
    3 min walk

About this property

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

  • Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour
  • Located close to Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja, KEX Hotel and Hostel 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), concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage, a gift shop and smoke-free property
    • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and games
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Communal kitchens with fridges, dishwashers and microwaves
    • Toasters, stovetops and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik on 19 Oct 2026 start from HK$786, 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 Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is KEX Hotel and Hostel 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 944 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 944 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 944 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 944 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 944 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, clean and hospitable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super unique hostel, with lots of charm. In a great location for exploring Reykjavík. The view of the ocean was just spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was very convenient. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute place with a great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hostel in a great and walkable location! The on-site laundry and 2 kitchens were a huge plus. The decor was adorable and quirky. Only drawback was the nearby construction made parking a bit confusing, but the staff was incredibly helpful. There is also a bar and common area for travelers to hang out in!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Cool place. We'll organized. Comfortable beds with good quality bed linens.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Budget friendly and close to all the bus stop for tours and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice place to stay. We liked having our own room and bathroom. It was a small safe place to be for the nice and super convenient going into downtown Reykjavík.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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great customer service! The bathrooms wasn’t really clean Th rooms were also clean did have trouble with the key card opening the doors.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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The hostal is well kept, the beds were pretty comfortable for a hostal. The breakfast and common areas such as bar and kitchen areas had a good atmosphere. Not a luxury hotel but I felt pretty safe and the location is perfect! The staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Definitely a little outdated from when the pictures were taken. Simple hostel. They won’t tell you until you wait until it opens that you need to pay for the breakfast. (It looked like a complimentary buffet.) Showers and sinks needed cleaning, but the linen was clean and worked just fine for a night stay. Good location though!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was great! Definitely walkable to a convenience store and some local spots. The curtain rod on the bed was barely holding on - might be worth a quick upgrade to put rods that hold up. The place was clean...the fridges were def in need of a cleaning. That was def more than a week or two of old food and they were stuffed to a point where it just didn’t look right. Staff were super friendly. Would recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice location, clean, comfortable room, great breakfast. I would happily stay here again, and would love to come back to Iceland!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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I like how very convenient the location and the amenities of the property. Plenty of toilets, shower rooms to choose from, seats for you to relax, couch and even a nice kitchen to prepare your own meals. The location is very convenient and will definitely choose to stay in this hostel next time. I didn't appreciate the Flybus for not picking me up which I pay so I can get to the airport on time. I have no choice but ride a taxi which is unlawful and feels like paying for a flight to another country like 300CAD$. Flybus in Reykjavik is horrible and tsxi is triple the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay at the KEX Hotel/Hostel! We had 3 people in one of the private rooms/baths, and had a spectacular view of the waterfront, with easy walking distance to the town center for meals and shopping. The hotel/hostel was nicely maintained, with a nicely lit yet still cozy large lobby with coffee and tea available for people to relax, work, or just hang out. Nice to be able to spin a load of laundry and chatting with people from all over the world. And don't leave without having the amazing breakfast! Wow! Fresh fruit, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, and assortment of toasts and cereals. Just perfect to fuel up for the day's adventure. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay! The private family size room is huge and the beds are comfortable. Very easy walk to the restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location. 8 mins walk to downtown. Nearest coffee shop about 6mins. Swimming pool 8mins walk. Very convenient. Nice view. Spacious room. It has board games and books if you want to hang out at the lobby.staff were very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was clean, daily housekeeping for common areas. Was a little loud at times with the concrete floors, metal doors, & people coming & going at all hours. Even with shared bathroom space rarely had to wait in line for the facilities.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was a multi-room hostel so expectations should be managed. Rooms were clean with lockers inside for your valuables. Great vibe in the place. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was a few floors above the hostel entrance so constant chatter into the night was not ideal for early morning departure. That said, was an excellent hostel that I can easily recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think this is a great place to stay for these reasons: great location, 24 hour on site staff that were helpful! An age variety of travelers staying there, great walk ability to attractions, close to bus access, boat access, a grocery shop near by to purchase goods, a clean kitchen to cook in. The site itself is cool; there is a bar and gathering spots all over the site! Only downside, its hostel living and they pack in the peeps into the large capacity rooms, so bring a sheet for bunk bead privacy and be prepared to use eye masks and ear plugs( plugs are provided :)). It’s lively at this hostel and that part I enjoyed. Overall great experience. Place was clean, but as you know with hostels, bathrooms can get gross quickly. Other than that, I’ve got nothing but positive things to say about this place. Solid A!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stylish space, great amenities, the after checkout luggage storage was extremely useful!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room, comfortable bedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly people and comfy bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026