Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available, but specific details regarding the type (private/public, on-site/off-site, covered/uncovered) and cost are not provided.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately ISK 2700 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available, but specific pricing and service hours are not provided. Guests can arrange the transfer upon arrival.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about elevators and pool access features are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Reykjavik, just a 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 10 minutes by foot from Harpa. It is 1 mile from Reykjavik Harbour and Reykjavik City Hall.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific details regarding the minimum age for children to stay for free are not provided.

KEX Reykjavík Hostel in Reykjavik

Average nightly price at KEX Reykjavík by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$84
February	$92
March	$80
April	$79
May	$96
June	$138
July	$158
August	$213
September	$140
October	$123
November	$97
December	$95

What guests think

At KEX Reykjavík, travellers praise the central waterfront location, helpful staff, cozy beds, and sociable common areas, while noting compact rooms, inconsistent cleanliness in shared facilities, noise from doors, events and nearby construction, and the lack of an elevator.

Ongoing renovations sometimes limit access to common areas or the bar/restaurant, and towels are typically a paid extra. Expect a lively, budget-friendly hostel experience rather than a quiet, hotel-like stay.

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Facilities

Communal kitchens and lively bar/social areas are highlights, with lockers available and paid on-street parking nearby. Ongoing renovations and the lack of an elevator are common pain points, and construction sometimes limits amenities and adds noise.

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Leah Rose

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Marina

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hostel, multiple bathrooms and showers. Great location Each floor has its own kitchen - very convenient Very clean and linen were cozy! Downsides : parking is extremely difficult and no towels for ppl in dorms

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Rosa

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

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Aleksey

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately Kex Hostel didn't meet expectations. Barely any signage outside to show for, surrounded by dilapidated buildings with construction debris littering by the entrance. Interior shows no proper work has been done to convert the building from whatever it was to a hostel. Lack of elevators makes it difficult to come here with a suitcase. Last time in Reykjavik I stayed at a similarly priced hostel with much better accommodations. Perhaps only good part was the cleaning. Absolutely cannot recommend this place.

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Peri

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

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Jacob

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I slept in the 42 bed room and expected chaos. Instead, it was very peaceful and I slept well. The beds are divided into many sections, so it doesn't feel like a 42 bed dormitory. Lots of people were hanging out in the bar/kitchen area at night and it looked like a fun time for travelers. Unfortunately, they do not provide locks so I had to buy one from them. You should try to bring your own lock.

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Isabella

Jan 31, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The hostel is super clean, with great vibes and comfy accommodations. There are a lot of bathrooms, and there is a kitchen in every floor, and it was usually clean too. They offer breakfast for 2700 ISK, but I didn’t get it any day because of tour times. They are close to bus stop 9, in which you can hop on any tour. My first day I got an aurora alert in my app, and just crossed the streets from KEX and could see them above the water, it was beautiful. The only down, for me, is that we didn’t have complementary towels, and wasn’t prepared for this. I would highly recommend them, and hope to stay there again one day.

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Smith

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I could tell the place was undergoing renovation, but the parts that were open were super great. I would look forward to staying here again, especially when all the fixes are in place in the future. Staff was very friendly and the Kex is at a great location and has excellent views of the bay. Great bar as well.

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nelly

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Xiangning

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No elevator. Sometimes no toilet paper and paper towel

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Cleanliness

Rooms are often clean, but shared bathrooms and kitchens are frequently reported as messy, short on soap or paper, or with odors/mildew. Hygiene standards feel inconsistent across floors and times of day.

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Varman Gnanachandran

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

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.

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Francesca

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything for fine. Staff were great! Breakfast was mid. I had hoped or more warm selections. The kitchen also looked dirty at times. The room was comfortable, bathrooms were clean.

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Michael

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom stall door lock was broken, no toilet paper in restroom, no soap in restroom, paper towel dispenser didn’t work all three days. This was all just on the third floor. Walls are paper thin so you hear every loud person talking, every person walking, every item dropped, and was there a woman or child bawling on Sunday morning?!? It isn’t just the noise in your own room that you have to endure.

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Raymond

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were fairly clean. The bed and linens were fresh. The kitchen and the bathrooms were rather messy. Tourists are really not doing their fair share.

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Taylor

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, very good for a hostel. Everyone at the front desk was very helpful and friendly. My only somewhat negative experience was many of the bathrooms on the 4th smelled like urine, especially when you'd shower. The staff works very hard to keep things clean, so not much to do about that. Would book here agin!

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Ian

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was quite dirty, ended up walking barefoot for less than 5 mins and my feet were black. The walls were also paper thin, we could hear people cooking down the hall. Staff was nice and the price point reflects the conditions I suppose, but I would stay elsewhere next time.

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Luisa

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The doors bang all night long, the building is concrete so you can hear it everywhere. The washrooms are dirty and wet all the time there was never soap or paper towels even when they were just cleaned. I expected a bit more for the price.

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Sarah

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location! Our private room was comfortable and stylish. There was some mildew in the shower, but the bathroom was clean overall.

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Cem

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

It was a very clean place! Every day, the staff washed the floors and cleaned everywhere. Including Kitchen! Cleanliness was my top priority, and I really appreciated that. A couple of small things: I would have appreciated clearer labels indicating where the trash and recycling go—people were throwing everything together in the kitchen. Overall, I would totally recommend this hostel 🙏

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Jacob

May 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Aesthetically pleasing property, and the bed was comfortable. Otherwise this property had very little to offer. The bar/reception area hosted a very small concert, but used speakers loud enough for an amphitheater, the noise shook the entire building late into the night. Above all, almost every shower had black mold and the toilets were left with urine and feces for our entire stay.

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Rooms

Beds are comfortable and some rooms have sea or mountain views, but many private rooms are compact. Recurring noise from slamming doors, thin walls, bar events, and nearby construction affects sleep for light sleepers.

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Odette

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

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Gina

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This felt like a very hip spot. My only complaint was that you could hear other doors slam when people came and went from their rooms.

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Kim

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable for the price, but the noise was a major drawback. It wasn’t construction noise — it was doors slamming at all hours of the night. At first, I assumed it was inconsiderate guests coming in late, but it quickly became clear it was just how the doors closed, and it happened constantly — about every 10 minutes — from the time I went to bed until I finally gave up and got up at 6 a.m. Earplugs didn’t help, as the impact shook the room and woke me each time. It’s unfortunate, because otherwise the stay was great — excellent service, convenient location, and good amenities.

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Gloria

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great laid-back experience with a cool industrial vibe. Staff is great and wonderfully helpful.Ocean view. Very walkable area to all sights.

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Ally

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

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Shirley

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved my ocean view room. Appreciated the wool blanket and duvets. Game room lounge was nice to have. Enjoyed the breakfast on site. My room was fine. People traveling with me who stayed in the tiny room complained of mildew smell.

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Ian

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Shelley

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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sheena

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Building is under construction, you can’t see where it is. Very loud during the day, rooms are very hot

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Vicky

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and professional, assisting with tours, luggage, and special requests. A few guests reported unhelpful interactions or slow responses.

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Christopher

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk people were amazing. Older building, but the beds were comfortable. Noisy due to construction, but can’t complain, beyond the control of the hostel. I’d rebook in a heart beat. This place is in a very good location as well.

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Sherif

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very helpful staff. I had an issue with my tour guide company where the driver left me. I called the hotel and they contacted the company on my behalf and fixed the issue. Thank you for your help. Excellent stay!

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Shelley

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff was extremely helpful, nice and professional. I first booked as a solo traveler for a bedroom and later was updated to 2 people; there was a miniscule hiccup where the bed was a double instead of 2 twins. But that was quickly sorted out before check in time and we were very happy that the staff was so accommodating and worked so quickly. The room had a great view and the communal spaces were nice also. The situation with the kitchen really depends on who is also staying there (not everyone cleans up after themselves and leaves a mess expecting the staff to clean after them when there is a dishwasher avaliable). Its close to bonus and other bus stops, walkable distance to the church and rainbow street if that is up your alley. 10/10- no complaints.

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Kerry

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Amanda

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

I stayed 9 nights in your hostel before getting my student accommodation at the University of Iceland, and thought it was going to be a rough time staying for so long. But I was happily surprised of how much I liked it! The bed was really comfortable and I really enjoyed the change of people in the room. The service and cleaning was also good, so I would absolutely go back again! Thank you!

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Shunmugapriya

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

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Steinbjörn

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very good rooms and an ower al a good place. but the staff is the best. professional and especially good service. Helpful and professional

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Keegan Niles

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, great staff!

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Sunwoo

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed at Kex Hostel for one day and it was amazing. I had to take a taxi very urgently to get to the airport, and the man at the front desk was very helpful! He explained my situation to the taxi driver so I was listed as a priority rider, and was able to get to the airport just in time. Would like to stay here next time when I visit Reykjavik :)

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Jeremy

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff gave helpful advice and it was a great central location from which to explore the city and give our kids their first hostel experience!

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Location

Excellent, walkable base by the waterfront and close to bus stops and the BSI terminal, with easy access to downtown sights and tours. Nearby construction can affect pickups and the immediate streetscape.

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minchu

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The location is excellent for city tours, pick up, drop off by tour buses, grocery stores and to from airport. Plus views of bay from the location is incredible. However, they need to work on sanitation of the bathrooms, kitchen. Sunday 24, we had a heavy rainstorm and winds all day. There was water dripping from kitchen ceiling. We did put down 2~3 pots to catch it. None of staffs were show up. Also they have a lot of events going on Friday and weekend. Even if, they provide earplugs, there is no way, you can fall a sleep before 1:00am. I believe that things can be improved

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Christopher

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk people were amazing. Older building, but the beds were comfortable. Noisy due to construction, but can’t complain, beyond the control of the hostel. I’d rebook in a heart beat. This place is in a very good location as well.

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Ashley

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, construction nearby prevented on site parking but there was close by public parking.

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Ramon

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved that KEX is at the heart of Reykjavik

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CHUNG MING

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

位於市中心的海邊,交通方便,可步行往返購物街, 價格相宜,24/7接待,職員友善,房間及公共空間衛生, 各方面都很好但有3層樓的上落需要自行搬抬行李箱及在假日經常有聯歡活動派對即使房間已關上窗子也很騷擾

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Sandra

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing! Beautiful views and was able to walk pretty much everywhere! Highly recommend!!!

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Isabella

Jan 31, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The hostel is super clean, with great vibes and comfy accommodations. There are a lot of bathrooms, and there is a kitchen in every floor, and it was usually clean too. They offer breakfast for 2700 ISK, but I didn’t get it any day because of tour times. They are close to bus stop 9, in which you can hop on any tour. My first day I got an aurora alert in my app, and just crossed the streets from KEX and could see them above the water, it was beautiful. The only down, for me, is that we didn’t have complementary towels, and wasn’t prepared for this. I would highly recommend them, and hope to stay there again one day.

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Sylvie

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the location infront the sea, the shop next door and the atmosphere. We hihly recommand this very nice place to stay in Reykyavik.

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Y

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The location is perfect for watching the northern lights and grocery shopping/dining, taking the bus.

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hayley

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy and central location, so close to the waterfront and for pick ups for excursions- bus stop 9 is close by. And it’s also a 25min walk to the bus terminal. Super easy. Pleasant stay albeit for one night

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Dining

Breakfast is available and generally good-to-simple, and the bar has a popular atmosphere. During renovations the bar/restaurant was sometimes closed or limited, and event nights can be loud.

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Kerry

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Olcay

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

That's perfect there is a bar in there Everyone can enjoy themselves with the books etc They have live music sometimes thats 😍

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Carli

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property had a band that played and then a DJ downstairs until all hours of the morning. It was so loud it actually shook our room. Super inconsiderate as it’s a literal hostel for people to sleep. The bathrooms were also not very clean I was grossed out using them. No towel included with room either. I had stayed at Baron’s Hostel up the road prior and would highly recommend

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Kennedy

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The area around the hostel is under construction, which was very loud and sometimes difficult to navigate. There was a distinct smell of mildew in the bathrooms, which were typically dirty. Beds were comfortable, but very loud if you moved in your sleep. The bar downstairs had loud music until midnight that shook the building.

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Pai-Mou

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast is really good for choices

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Francesca

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything for fine. Staff were great! Breakfast was mid. I had hoped or more warm selections. The kitchen also looked dirty at times. The room was comfortable, bathrooms were clean.

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Hang

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dear Hostel Management, I hope this message finds you well. My friend and I recently stayed at your hostel, having booked over a month ago based on a recommendation from a previous guest. We were particularly excited about the opportunity to enjoy the hostel's social atmosphere, including the bar and nightlife, which played a significant role in our decision to stay. However, upon our arrival on 9/20, we were disappointed to discover that the hostel is undergoing major construction and that the bar and restaurant facilities were closed. Unfortunately, this crucial information was not communicated to us in advance, and it significantly impacted our experience. We had anticipated a lively, social environment but instead found limited options due to the construction.

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Robert K

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was amazing!

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Brian

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It's a good place to stay, the bar closes at 11pm

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Deb

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, walking distance to popular shopping area. Very clean. Simple breakfast available. Staff were very nice.

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Shared 8-Bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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