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Reviews of Kex Hostel

Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

#55 of 80 hotels in Reykjavík

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Review score

Based on 2204 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    A good hostel - would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - the five showers together like in a movie (this is not something I’m used to); however, there were single showers available as well.

    - location - if coming from the airport, the stop is directly outside. I was also able to catch a bus to the Sky Lagoon from out the front. - amenities - bar, kitchens, laundry, luggage storage, barber (?), lounges to chill in - everything you need - rooms - comfortable beds, plenty of storage for bags and suitcases fit beneath the bed (even larger ones) - food at the bar (pizza) was good

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The door in the rooms are noisy.

    Bar and all design of hostel was nice. Breakfast was also very good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1,I didn’t receive a towel, but I found it’s available on other beds 2,The room temperature is a bit low

    The toilet and bathroom are clean

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    A cool & cozy hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    It's a cool and cozy hostel, very well-positioned at Reykjavik. The rooms and the shared bathrooms are comfortable and are always clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    7.0
    Dark
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    According to the description my room had 4 beds but I ended up in a 6 bed room. The room was very dark and poor lighted

    It has a bar and restaurant

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    7.0
    Above expectation, but there are flaws
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s a club beneath the hostel that’s not mentioned anywhere. One night the music was so loud, everything in my room was shaking. Earplugs couldn’t stand up to it. And there are way to many parties/DJ’s at night in the restaurant of the hostel. So there’s no room for getting to know other travelers there, for talking of playing games.

    Nice location, rooms were fine and the facilities were clean. Breakfast and diner were above expectation. Restaurant and sitting area is cosy, but not in the evenings.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    9.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing I didn't like was the communal shower room. I was shocked to find that they had a communal shower for women where there is no privacy, and everyone has to shower in the same area. Thankfully, I came late night so there was no one there. However, I don't think adult women would want to shower in front of other women. You could take a survey of all the women who come at the (Hostel) to see if they were in favor of this communal shower room. I think they can put up some curtains around each shower head so there is some privacy.

    location is great. You can walk to main areas. supermarkets close by. staff helpful. i've stayed here before. have lockers but i couldnt find any empty for me. have curtains, bed light. plenty space to keep luggage. a desk present too and can hang coats on wall hooks. Big kitchen.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    7.0
    Dirty bathrooms but good value and cozy beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms were dirty and smelled bad. No elevator and doors that slammed loudly if you were not careful. Wish food was served later in their restaurant.

    Good value, good location, trendy decor

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Second time there, the staff is still very nice, and the price very convenient.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    8.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good value for money. Sociable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress stank of dirty socks.

    Polite and helpful service.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very dull . Almost no lights

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The restaurant was only for restaurant costumers, there were minimal shared seating spaces for the amount of people in the hostel. The shared kitchen is very crowded during rush hour.

    Nice restaurant area and good location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    7.0
    Solid spot! Unique Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The common room area was closed for awhile while I was waiting late for a bus which was a bit difficult. Rooms were overall good, shower space dripped a bit but were clean.

    The common area and rooms were pretty good all around. Location was excellent very walkable and the bus system was understandable after digging into it.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    8.0
    Nice place to stay and good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outside is a bit outdated but not an issue they are doing some building work also

    The restaurant was a nice thing to have downstairs

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    8.0
    Great overall experience in a hostel
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Icy entrance, easy to slip.

    Great atmosphere, very clean, amazing friendly people and almost every day some events. They do their own pizza, which was very tasty.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    8.0
    Kex Review.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was dusty. Gave me allergies.

    Staff service Facilities People Access to public transport Great hostel experience Food/drink Trendy

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really hard to keep silence in such a big room.

    It is cheap and easy. Nothing fancy but for one night if you wait for plane is fine

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    7.0
    weekends are party time until 11:30 [m
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Managment does not offer snoring free common rooms

    good location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    7.0
    Good Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower

    Interior

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heating too high. Dormitories full.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the upper bed creaked with every movement. Free coffee and tea would be great!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    location, price

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    8.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe little bit of privacy for shower 🤔

    Location was perfect i believe!!!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very loud door system, which was very enoying and i could sleep.

    Nice modern building.

    Stayed in October 2023

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