Kex Hostel Reykjavík

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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 🙏

Rigtig godt til solorejsende, der gerne vil bo billigt mens de oplever området. Stemningen er rigtig god på stedet og du vil med sikkerhed få nogle gode venner på stedet også som du evt kan tage ud og spise med de dage hvor du ikke gider lave mad selv.

Hospitable, friendly, despite some construction noise coming elsewhere

Una cosa molto strana l'asciugamano si paga il noleggio e se vuoi chiudere l'armadio devi comprare un lucchetto quindi portatevi entrambi, a me non è mai successo e mi sembra una fregatura. L'ostello è un vecchio e un po' rovinato comunque è nella media per essere un ostello. Le docce sono divise fra maschi e femmine, però non ci sono divisori, comunque sul corridoio ci sono anche due bagni singoli con doccia se si vuole un po' di privacy

Note that this hostel is currently under construction, a fact that I found was grossly unadvertised. There is this no access to the hotel bar or many common areas for that matter. Kitchen available but in dirty condition, unappetizing both to cook and eat there. I mostly spent free time in the cafes as the few common areas were either dingy looking or full of men well over the age of 30 making you feel slightly uncomfortable. I realize this is not the hostel’s fault, but nonetheless still a feature of the place. The rooms have a funky smell to them, likely due to the sheer amount of people sleeping in them. If the snoring does not wake you up, which granted is common in larger sleeping rooms, the construction outside or the door to the dorms that won’t work until a fourth or fifth push surely will! Do not expect anything but the bed you will sleep in as you will need to pay for a lock, towel, etc. I’ve stayed in many hostels before, and found myself pretty disappointed by this one. This could be largely due to construction, but why not make that clear? I sure hope I did not pay the prices they normally charge considering that I had access to a fraction of the amenities.

The hostel is in a nice location with great view, fun decor, very walkable area despite the construction happening currently, and the facilities were kept clean and in good condition. Beyond the cleanliness and convenience, the staff were really kind and went out of their way to help out. Especially appreciated free luggage storage for a bit after check out while waiting for transport to airport, and the loan of a few travel essentials I'd forgotten.

My first stay was better but my second was really bad! $8 to rent a towel and got locked inside the bathroom on the 4th floor. Loud people by the dorms at 1:30am - I reported to the front desk and he did nothing. 4 am these people were still there. Found out that one is sleeping on the couch- oh well, we all want to sleep for free! Linen was dirty and im pretty sure it wasnt changed from previous guest. Had hair all over. Duvet covers are not changed on each guest FOR SURE. Disgusting parking is extremely difficult - dont ever park by dominos pizza across the street! we got fined ! Hostel staff said it was okay to park there on the weekends 🙄🙄🙄 Don’t give wrong information!!!!

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

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

Nice hostel. Well located. Easy access to restaurants and attractions. But they charge almost $9 US for a towel which I think is ridiculous. Other than that everything is okay.

Great location, very clean, and super friendly and helpful staff! Quite old so the room was hot and humid due to poor ventilation. All in all great choice for budget travelers!

Lovely hostel! The staff here are friendly and amazing. Location is great.

Super

Hard to find free parking.

No lift. Need to walk upstairs. A staff helped me carry my luggage to 3rd floor for check-in when he saw me carrying the luggage upstairs in difficulty. Very nice staff. Not recommend traveller with heavy luggage, unless you are no worry on it.

Clean, nice staff, easy to get to

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It was great service

The hostel was nice. It is right by the ocean with Mountain View’s / city behind it. Easy to get around. Bathrooms were a bit dirty but over all I enjoyed my stay.