KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

Private room with shower was perfect. To be able to access the kitchen through our stay made it even better! Kitchen when used was clean and the free shelf was amazing! Check it out before going to the shop! Building work going on next door but wasn’t in enough to hear it. Black out curtains work but can’t see the northern lights from your rooms because the building works next door has a spotlight that floods your room with light at night time even with your own lights off. Can’t fault the private room we had although it could do with more storage. 4 hooks isn’t enough for a week stay. Great designed hotel. Quirky and fun and felt safe and wasn’t noisy even with a group of school kids we didn’t hear a sound on the private floor.

Amazing

The bathrooms are sometimes a little messy, but you get what you pay for. The reception desk was helpful and I had no issues staying here. It is a solid place to stay and conveniently located.

Had to carry my luggage cause there was no lift,secondly their reception towards us after our checkout time .

Well located. Room was a little old, but clean.

Great stay. Good amenities and close to bus stops. Good restaurant options nearby, and a nice view of the sea. Someone checked in really late (just after midnight), blaring music and talking loudly and waking everyone up, but that was likely an isolated incident.

Overall we really loved our stay at Kex. The hostel was very clean and I loved the decorations. We were able to walk all around the city with no issues, even parked our van out front. The only negatives were how small the private dorms were, for 2 people plus our luggage we were very squished. The bathroom was beautiful but not very functional, the open shower sprayed water everywhere. The vanity had little room to store your toiletries. We made do since it was a short stay but it could be claustrophobic for a lot of people. The staff were all great! We would definitely return!

I stayed at this hostel in Iceland for 4 nights, and it turned out to be the perfect base for my trip. The location was super convenient—close enough to the main attractions and tours, yet quiet enough to get a good night’s rest after long days of exploring. The staff were welcoming and always ready to help with tips about local transport, food spots, and hidden gems.

It was okay.

Great place to stay, we had a family room, spacious and comfortable, & great location in Reykjavik.

Always love staying here :)

We stayed in two different rooms. First one was tiny but had everything we needed. Second one was much larger and really neat.

We had a private room with a great view of the harbor. The facility is old and shabby but was clean and comfortable. Very noisy at night and our room was above the entrance where apparently people hang out and chat which is fine unless you’re trying to sleep.

Affordable and unique place to stay in Reykjavik. The private room was clean and had everything we needed in order to be comfortable. We had a lovely mountain view and a comfy bed. Common areas were not in great shape - shared bathrooms are grimy and get really gross by the end of the night due to so much use during the day. Shared Kitchen felt grubby and the shared fridges were brimming with unlabeled products. Staff were super kind and helpful. There is construction going on within the hostel as well as on both sides of the hostel, as well as in the street in front, so the atmosphere is not the nicest in that regard.

Nearby on-street, metered parking took credit card and did not require an app. Welcoming staff. Clean, comfortable room and nice private bathroom. Funky, fun decor. Good breakfast buffet. The bar in the evening had a nice energy, with travelers of all ages mingling. Easy walking distance to city center.

Such a lovely experience!! Would definitely recommend to stay here, the front desk staff were consistently incredibly kind while also being professional. I have medication that must be refrigerated and the staff was always there to help with this matter and I was able to access my medication 24/7 since the front desk is always open. The housekeeping staff kicked me out of the bathroom when I was brushing my teeth so that was a bit odd lol. BUT everything was very clean and I felt safe as a solo hostel goer

Loved our visit. Pub style bar comfortable sitting easy to visit with travelers

Front desk staff was friendly, helpful, and polite. The room was cleans, but the restroom felt dirty. Every time I took a shower, I felt disgusted by the restrooms.

We had the private room with bathroom. Although there was some work going on next door, it was barely noticeable with the windows shut. Our bed was great as was the bedding, and the sofabed was excellent as well. The staff were very helpful and flexible. We were given access to the shared kitchen, which was great because meals outside were generally very pricey and one could say overpriced compared to North America and even Europe. But eating in a few times was a godsend. Parking is cheap in the P3 zone by the hotel and I think I paid around 15 USD equiv over 3 days. It’s free at night. Once I had a hard time finding a spot but eventually did about 10min walk from the hotel (after 15 mins searching). Area is nice. Rooms are clean and ours was big enough although a bit tight with the sofabed opened. Still a very good choice and a reasonable price (for Iceland).

Place is always clean and with a great location close to the bsi and downtown, I’d recommend it for sure.