Description
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. This hostel also features concierge services and gift shops/newsstands.. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours)..
With a stay at Kex Hostel Reykjavík, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, steps from Laugavegur and 9 minutes by foot from Hallgrimskirkja. This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Harpa and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Reykjavik Harbour.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Laugavegur - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Sundhollin - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Hallgrimskirkja - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Hofdi House - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi ASI Art Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Harpa - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Einar Jonsson Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Asgrimur Jonsson Collection - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi National Cathedral - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi Parliament House - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Kjarvalsstadir - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Reykjavik City Library - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Reykjavik Pond - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Reykjavik Free Church - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Reykjavik City Hall - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi The nearest airports are: Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 51 km / 31.7 mi Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi The preferred airport for Kex Hostel Reykjavík is Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF). . Near Laugavegur.
At Kex Hostel Reykjavík, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee..
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- Heating (free of charge)
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- Laundry Service
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- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Entertainment
- Books
- Dartboard
- Games room
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Outside parking
- Paid parking
- Parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Conference centre
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Laundry
- Library
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Microwave
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Security
- Stores
- Supermarket in hotel
- Terrace
- Children
- Kids' board games
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Rooms for events / banquets
- Shared kitchen
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Facilities for people with disabilities
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Very good
Based on 1064 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Reykjavik
Showing 3 featured reviews out of 1064 TripAdvisor reviews
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sally D
20/11/2025
“Great Hostel”
Great place overall. Excellent location overlooking the bay. Wonderful, friendly staff; very clean, great facilities and pretty quiet at night. Beds very comfortable and clean. Decor a bit quirky (a good thing) I would definitely recommend or stay again if i were to go back to Reykjavik
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Luciano M
07/11/2025
“Hipster Haven in the North”
Trendy, hipster-style hostel inside an old factory. Comfy rooms, live music at the bar, and ocean views. Relaxed and creative atmosphere, full of interesting travelers.
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ivanbX8976XZ
04/04/2026
“"The house always wins" mentality at a premium price.”
If an issue arises, the blame is quickly shifted to the guest rather than management taking accountability. I had a malfunctioning door that forced me to change rooms. During this process, staff left the door to my room wide open, leaving all my personal belongings completely exposed for anyone to … more
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