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This hostel is located in a refurbished biscuit factory by the sea in central Reykjavik (kex is Icelandic for biscuit).
The chic vintage design moves it a cut above the classic hostel; it’s also got its own library, gym and pizza restaurant, as well as a hair salon in the basement. You can also arrange tours here and hire bikes for exploring the city.
There are four-, six-, ten- and 16-bed dorm rooms available – with shared bathrooms – plus private family rooms and even two hotel-quality, en-suite rooms.
As hostels go, it’s top quality, and great value in an otherwise expensive city.
Surrounding area
Kex is just off the main street, Laugavegur, in a quiet residential neighbourhood close to the Hlemmur bus station.
It’s not an aesthetically-pleasing area by any means, with dark grey concrete buildings and a slightly gritty feel about the place, but just a short walk down the road are the busy bars, bright cafés and shops of Reykjavik’s old town, as well as the sea and a shoreline path.
Price
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