Unusual youth hostel in Iceland
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Practical information
From a biscuit factory to the trendiest hostel in Reykjavik.
Spotted by Icelandic director Oskar Thor Axelsson and his friends Kristinn Vilbergsson and Dagur Sigurdsson, this former biscuit factory initially served as the set for the film Black’s Game.
Charmed by the building, full of ideas, they quickly decided to turn it into a place that reflects them and where they’d like to hang out.
A club, a bar (Drinx), a lodging place, Kex Hostel is all of that combined.
In an industrial yet warm atmosphere full of character, it also features a restaurant (Sæmundur í Sparifötunum), a delightfully retro hair salon, a gym, an information desk and meeting room, a laundry room, two shared kitchens, a heated outdoor terrace, rooms and dormitories (43 rooms). All that for a reasonable budget in Iceland (starting at €18 for a dorm bed).
From a 16-person dormitory to single or double rooms, the offerings are comprehensive and the view is stunning, overlooking the ocean or the mountains on the other side of Faxaflói Bay.
Note: free accommodation for children under 6 years old and a 50% discount up to 12 years old. You’ll need to find another excuse to leave them at home...
Spotted by Icelandic director Oskar Thor Axelsson and his friends Kristinn Vilbergsson and Dagur Sigurdsson, this former biscuit factory initially served as the set for the film Black’s Game.
Charmed by the building, full of ideas, they quickly decided to turn it into a place that reflects them and where they’d like to hang out.
A club, a bar (Drinx), a lodging place, Kex Hostel is all of that combined.
In an industrial yet warm atmosphere full of character, it also features a restaurant (Sæmundur í Sparifötunum), a delightfully retro hair salon, a gym, an information desk and meeting room, a laundry room, two shared kitchens, a heated outdoor terrace, rooms and dormitories (43 rooms). All that for a reasonable budget in Iceland (starting at €18 for a dorm bed).
From a 16-person dormitory to single or double rooms, the offerings are comprehensive and the view is stunning, overlooking the ocean or the mountains on the other side of Faxaflói Bay.
Note: free accommodation for children under 6 years old and a 50% discount up to 12 years old. You’ll need to find another excuse to leave them at home...
Kex Hostel
Skúlagata 28
101 Reykjavik, Islande
Tel : +354 561 6060
From 31 EURSkúlagata 28
101 Reykjavik, Islande
Tel : +354 561 6060
Pricing details
Rates 2019, starting from, the bed in a 16-person dormitory 4100 ISK (€31) Breakfast buffet, €14 (starting from 1850 ISK (ISK).
Note: Free for children under 6 and half price for children 6-12 years old
Other price examples (showers and toilets are located near each room).
★ Bed in a 4-person dormitory (with linen sheets, duvet, and towel), 5900 ISK per person
★ Standard double room (with linen sheets, duvets, and towels), 19350 ISK for two people
★ PLUS double room (with private WC, linen sheets, duvets, towels, and breakfast), 30800 ISK for two people
Dormitories (mixed or female-only) for 4, 6, 8, 10, or 16 people.
Single, double, quadruple rooms, and two family rooms for 4 and 6 people.
Restaurant, bar, heated outdoor terrace, self-service laundry, free Wi-Fi connection, information desk, meeting room, lounge, two kitchens.
Free luggage storage and lockers in the room (bring a padlock).
Secure access 24/7, events calendar and book exchange, bike rental.
Note: All prices are provided for informational purposes only and must be confirmed directly with the establishment.
Comments
250 meters from the shopping street Laugarvegur, a 20-minute walk from the harbor.
