Hostel

Budget stays, social space, comfy bunk

Hotel

Private room & bathroom,

your own space, stay in style

welcome to to kex

a social hostel & Hotel in downtown reykjavik

KEX means "biscuit" in Icelandic - a nod to our roots as a former biscuit factory. Today, we're a lively hostel and hotel where vintage design and community spirit meet

Interior with dark walls, bar, decorative clocks, and a black door.
Leather sofas in a dimly lit, vintage-style lounge with dark green walls, a large window, and decorative lighting.
Piano in a rustic room with stained metal walls, illuminated by a hanging light and a window with colorful lights.
Framed portraits on a green wall, including Gandhi, Leonardo da Vinci, and Darwin.
Wooden cabinet filled with various items, including a dog statue, globe, and bowling pins, illuminated by interior lights.
Hallway leading to a glass door, with lights and shelves visible.
Bed with pillow and blanket.
Private & shared rooms
Two wine glasses clinking, with liquid, and radiating lines indicating clinking sound.
On-site bar
Two location markers, indicating two separate places.
Downtown location
A cartoon face, eyes closed with tears, large open mouth with teeth, indicating laughter.
Lively social spaces
Hand pointing to the right, wearing a buttoned sleeve.

KEX is more than a bed.

From a cozy library lounge and patio to a barbershop tucked inside an old bank vault, KEX offers more than just a bed. Whether you're here to relax, work, mingle, or explore, we've got the spaces and services to make your stay effortless.

Bookshelves with books and plants against a textured wall.
Interior of a dimly lit bar with bar stools, tables, and eclectic wall decor.
Interior of a pub with a bar, stools, tables, and eclectic decor. Dim lighting and exposed ceiling.

Food & Drink

Start your day with a cozy breakfast at BAXTUR, served every morning from 7 to 10.


In the evenings, grab a drink at our bar — local beers, cocktails, and good vibes until 23:00.

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Discover Iceland with Us.

Day trips, adventures, and unforgettable experiences — all starting from KEX.

Waterfall cascading into a gorge, rainbow arcs across spray, green grass on cliffs, cloudy sky.

Golden Circle
Waterfall cascading from a green, grassy cliff into a rocky foreground, with a blue sky.

South Coast & Glacier Hike
Floating blue icebergs in glacial lagoon under a bright sky.

Glacier Lagoon
Waterfall cascading into a river with a large, cone-shaped mountain in the background under a cloudy sky.

Snæfellsnes Peninsula