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About the Hotel

Skulagata 28, Reykjavik, Iceland, 101

Kex Hostel, a 2-star Reykjavík hotel, features a blend of vintage industrial design with contemporary touches. Key amenities include a restaurant, bar, lounge area, and guest kitchens. The hostel accommodates various room types, including dorms and private rooms, up to 215 guests.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Kex Hostel range from mixed dormitories to private guesthouse-style rooms. Many offer scenic views of the ocean and mountains, while all provide amenities like made-up beds and access to nearby showers and toilets. Family rooms for 4 to 6 people are also available.

Dining & Entertainment

Dining includes the Baxtur breakfast buffet, serving a selection of hot drinks and juices, alongside Flatus, a new bar and restaurant offering pizza and live music events. The Drinx Bar serves local beers, craft ales, and cocktails, alongside a menu of casual dining options.

Leisure & Services

Kex Hostel offers a multifunctional hall called Gym & Tonic, styled as a boxing gym, ideal for events, movie screenings, and conferences. A lounge area provides a space for relaxation, equipped with leather sofas and eclectic reading materials. Guests can also enjoy a heated outdoor patio.

Location & Transportation

Located centrally, Kex Hostel is within walking distance to cafés, museums, shops, and the main bus terminal. Nearby landmarks include the Sun Voyager, Hallgrimskirkja, and Laugavegur shopping street. The city's main bus station connects guests to various destinations.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Economy Double Room

Max:

2 persons

9 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe Room

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Standard Double Room

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2 persons

16 m²

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Getting around

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City Centre

Reykjavik 1.2 km

Airports

Reykjavik (RKV) 3.1 km

Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF) 50.5 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

EUR 1 per hour

Kitchen facilities

Shared kitchen

Air conditioning

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shops/Commercial services

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Board games

Room features

Heating
Sitting area

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Shared kitchen

Room decor

Curtains

Location

Skulagata 28, Reykjavik, Iceland, 101

Map view

Skulagata 28, Reykjavik, Iceland, 101

City landmarks

Church

Hallgrimskirkja

730 m

Museum

The Settlement Exhibition

1.4 km

Museum

Einar Jonsson Sculpture garden and museum

820 m

Event hall

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre

950 m

Museum

National Museum of Iceland

1.9 km

Market

Kolaportith

1.1 km

Landmark

Solfar Sculpture

2.0 km

Public Building

Rathhus

1.4 km

Landmark

Perlan

2.2 km

Landmark

Volcano House

1.4 km

Landmark

Lake Tjornin

1.4 km

Museum

Reykjavik Museum of Photography

1.3 km

Museum

The Icelandic Punk Museum

990 m

Park

Austurvollur Square

1.2 km

Museum

Saga Museum

2.0 km

Marina

Old Harbour

1.5 km

Museum

National Museum

1.1 km

Museum

Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus

1.3 km

Public Building

The Culture House

780 m

Landmark

The Statue of Leif Eiriksson

870 m

Landmark

Nordic House

1.9 km

Public Building

The Parliament House

1.2 km

Public Building

Hofthi

920 m

Museum

The Reykjavik Maritime Museum of Vikin

2.1 km

Museum

Whales of Iceland

2.3 km

Nearby

Art object

The Sun Voyager

340 m

Museum

Icelandic Phallological Museum

460 m

Mall

Laugavegur

520 m

Snorrabraut 37 Austurbaer

Tales from Iceland

360 m

Baronsstigur 45a

Sundhollin Public Baths

510 m

Restaurants

Svarta Kaffid

340 m

Laugavegi 54

Coffeecart

190 m

Hverfisgata 82 og lindargata 64 Vitatorg

Reykjavik Chips

300 m

Vitastigur 10

Raektin

320 m

Laugavegi 74

Lemon

330 m

Sudurlandsbraut 4

Kaktus Espressobar

310 m

Vitastigur 12

Braud & Co

530 m

Reykjavik Roasters

590 m

Karastigur corner of Frakkastigur

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