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Weekend Review: Kex Hostel in Reykjavik, Iceland

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Anyone who knows me knows that I have a small obsession for anything vintage. If you looked at my wardrobe at home, it is horribly apparent (you can’t tell by my backpacker clothes). So you can imagine the delight I found when we walked into Kex Hostel.

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Kex, the Icelandic word for cookie/biscuit, is a hostel made from a renovated cookie factory. Industrial and stylish, this place has so much personality. You could spend hours wandering the halls and still find new things to look at.

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And the clientele? Trendy. So trendy I felt a bit out of place- but everything is just so cool, we made ourselves belong.

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The only “negative” thing I can say about this stunning property is that it is a bit on the pricier side but hell, I’d you are already spending a bundle in Reykjavik, what is an extra few bucks right? It is worth it to be in the place to be- even locals meander their way in during concerts and to take advantage of their self-brewed beer.

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While we didn’t get to peek our heads into the dorms, we did hear positive feedback from a friend that spent the night there. Also, to keep on your budget a bit more, they do have a full fledged kitchen with plenty of refrigerator space. The “donate” self is always overflowing too!

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Or if you do want to spend the cash on a traditional Icelandic breakfast, their spread is huge! Coffee, tea, homemade bread, yogurt, meats, cheese, fresh fruit and yogurt are just a few of the goodies that fill your stomach before heading out on your tour for the day.

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Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better hostel experience. Not only have they raised the bar on what a hostel should be but they have officially won the #1 hostel spot on my list.

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This hostel gets the Shaun and Erica stamp of approval.

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Wifi: 9/10 Super fast and available in the room. Not sure what a perfect 10 would be yet. smile

Disclosure: We were guests of Kex hostel however all opinions are our own. This is just such an awesome hostel!

10 thoughts on “Weekend Review: Kex Hostel in Reykjavik, Iceland”

  1. I visited Reykjavik last October and would have loved to have stayed at this hostel but it wasn’t possible. Already I’ve promised that I’ll stay here next time I visit – love this city:)

  2. I have been in the hostel when I was living in Iceland. I really liked even thought
    I never sleep just went there to have a drink or enjoy on of their many great venue they have there!
    Love the decoration and the atmoshpere of this place!

  3. I stayed at AR Guesthouse, which was fantastic, but didn’t have any sort of social vibe whatsoever. And yes, I think you’re right! I only had three nights there and it was just enough to give me a small taste. Id love to go back for a much longer and really explore =)

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