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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Shared 6-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Quadruple Room

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Shared 4-bed Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Hotel Amenities

Renovations + Closures

The property will be renovating from October 3 2024 to October 31 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Exterior

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Property Features

Kex Hostel Reykjavík features a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Reykjavik hostel also offers gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden.

Kex Hostel Reykjavík is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shared microwave
  • Lockers available
  • Shared refrigerator
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 43
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Free WiFi
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Room Amenities

Kex Hostel Reykjavík offers 43 accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Microwave
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Hotel Policies

Payment types

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

LGBTQ friendly

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guest stays

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Hotel Names

  • Kex Hostel
  • Kex Reykjavík
  • Kex Hostel Reykjavík Reykjavik
  • Kex Hostel Reykjavík Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Kex Hostel Reykjavík Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjavik

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