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Skulagata 28, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I had a single night in Reykjavik and a friend recommended Kex. I'm so glad he did! It fit my needs perfectly. I made an online booking for a private room/shared shower with breakfast. My flight from the U.S. arrived early in the morning and the bus from the airport dropped me off right in front. This was one anxious.... More

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Austin, Texas, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Kex is an excellent hostel. A great location, clean rooms and bathrooms, a nice bar/restaurant with a great view and evening jazz concerts make this an exceptional place to stay. The only reason I do not give them a highest rating is I do not like the fact that the linen rental and breakfast is extra. Online they appear to... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

This hostel is the heart of the hipster scene in Iceland (guess what - they look ridiculous there as well). It has tons of chic and quite an amazing design. Also a huge lounge is an excellent thing for the early arrivals, I used it to sleep for a few hours. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The downside... More

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Tallinn, Estonia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

I stayed there for two nights in female 6 person dorm. Staff was friendly and helpful. After check-out I left my baggage there, so it was very convenient. Interior and design is different and great, urban. Breakfast was great! Nice view to the sea and mountains while you eat or read. Room was clean, rented a padlock for the locker... More

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Stjordal, Norway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

We spend three nighs here in May 2013. We stayed in a double room with shared toalett and bathroom in the hallway. Very good beds. Clean rooms and bathrooms. This is a funky place inside with a restaurant, bar and a common room in the second floor. Very good athmosphere. One night there was live music. We will recomment it... More

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La Spezia, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

There is a lot to like about this hostel. The main floor is lively with a bar and occasional live music. The staff is warm and accommodating. The facility is clean and well appointed. I have very few complaints with Kex, and I will recommend it to others.

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Spent two nights here on holiday in April. Great location just down from Laekjargata (on which most of the bars are located), and about a 10 minute walk to the heart of the city. A rather plain building from the outside, inside it has rather funky retro decoration, which mainly works well. The dorm was a reasonable size and clean,... More

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Luton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

My girlfriend and I stayed 3 nights at the KEX in a double room with shared bathroom facilities and were extremely happy with our experience while there. Situated just a 30 second walk from Laugavegur (Reykjavik's main High Street) you're practically central to everything. Albeit basically furnished, the bedroom was stylishly decorated and the view from our room of the... More

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

KEX was so much fun when my girlfriends and I went to Reykjavik on vacation. It was a quaint and relaxing place to eat breakfast at downstairs in the mornings, then a fun and lively young crowd to get drinks with downstairs at night. I loved the unique design of the hostel. It was very vintage-inspired and unique. The bathrooms... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

People at reception will really try to help you out, but they could easily give you wrong directions around the city (asked about bus schedule and routs and Internet cafe location, both times the information was incorrect). Eventually you'd find what you are looking for because Reykyavik is not so big after all.

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Also Known As:
Kex Hotel
Address: Skulagata 28, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
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Region: Iceland > Capital Region > Reykjavik
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #10 of 46 Speciality lodging in Reykjavik
Price range (per night): RM156 - 315
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
It' s the Icelandic word for "biscuit" and new social hostel in Reykjavik. What's not to love? Housed in an old biscuit factory in the heart of Reykjavik, KEX is just steps from all the bars, clubs, and music venues that give this city its legendary reputation. It's also a painless distance from late night munchies and a mind-boggling array of coffee houses, shops, and tourist attractions. Of course, you might not even want to venture outside of the hostel with all its features: a cafe and bar, lounge area, heated outdoor patio, tourist information desk, laundry room, small fitness centre, and free Wi-Fi. Two guest kitchenettes and private laundry facilities are also available. And with a variety of rooms for up to 138 guests, you'll have no problem meeting interesting, new travel buddies from exotic places. KEX oozes with personality and soul—just like our guests. Every piece of decor has a story to tell. Using salvaged materials and found objects from various sources, KEX is an organic concept blending Iceland' s past with a modern, international twist. The raw industrial spaces and vintage furnishings combine to give it a homey, eclectic feel. With the affordable nightly rates, you'll still have enough cash left over to enjoy a few pints of Viking beer or sample some local delicacies like hakarl and Brennivin. In addition to our dormitory rooms we offer three different double rooms: 1. Double Plus - 1 double bed, 1 private bathroom, linens and towels, and 1 fantastic seaside view. 2. Double Standard - 1 double bed (of the most clever convertible design in case you get tired of being so close to your travel partner), shared bathrooms, linens and towels, and if you are lucky the same fantastic view. 3. Twin - 2 single beds, linens and towels, and a better than average chance of making your friends back home quite jealous indeed. LOCATION: KEX is located in the centre of Reykjavik, with a view across the sea to Mt. Esja across the bay. The old factory that houses KEX is also home to The Living Art Museum and studios of various artists, dancers, and fashion designers. KEX is within an easy walking distance to the city´s interesting nightlife, restaurants, shopping streets, cultural attractions, and other points of interest in the city centre. To reach those places a little further afield, the hostel is well connected to the city's public bus system. ... more   less 
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