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Kex Hostelvs101 Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, 101 hotel scores significantly better than Kex Hostel. 101 hotel is ranked #4 in Reykjavik with approval from 8 sources including Afar Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler and Star Service.
Kex Hostel
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Independent
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
The Guardian
Skulagata 28, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $27/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
Condé Nast Traveler "Kex, which is Icelandic for "biscuit," is an upscale hostel in, naturally, a former biscuit factory." Full review
Afar Magazine "Meet the KEX Hostel, possibly the hippest hostel you’ll come across in your travels—well, at least, in Iceland." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This chic and breezy hotel-hostel offers a variety of dorms and rooms, a great location and an impressive spread of amenities that span a café-bar, a lounge that hosts concerts by local bands, and a gym." Full review
Independent "Offers a range of stylish accommodation options, including private doubles with en-suite bathrooms and ocean views. Ample communal space – a guest kitchen, gym, barbershop and heated outdoor patio"
Frommer's "Decorated mostly with found and salvaged objects, the sparse, clean accommodations with polished concrete floors are divided between private rooms, some with an ocean view and private bathrooms" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"An unofficial headquarters of backpackerdom and popular local gathering place, KEX is a mega-hostel with heaps of style (think retro Vaudeville meets rodeo) and sociability." Full review
The Guardian "A cheaper option is KEX Hostel (doubles from £125), in a former biscuit factory on the waterfront. There’s a bar on the main floor, where local musicians and DJs play."
101 Hotel
Fodor's
Jetsetter Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Star Service Afar Magazine The Telegraph Travel + Leisure Frommer's Show All Reviews
Hverfisgata 10, Reykjavik, Iceland
From $252/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Don't let the 1930s office block-style façade fool you: 101 Hotel is one of Reykjavik's most stylish accommodations." Full review
Jetsetter "101 hotel is in the heart of Reykjavik, walking distance from National Cathedral and Harpa. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Parliament House and Reykjavik Pond.
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Lonely Planet "The 101 aims to tickle the senses – with yielding downy beds... rich wooden floors and glass-walled showers – it may mean you skip the bars and opt for a night in instead." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The hotel is within walking distance of the historic town center, the main shopping streets, and the mega-trendy 101 nightlife district—the hotel’s namesake." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Modern, art-focused property with 38 rooms. Stop by the lobby bar for Austrian rum–spiked hot chocolate by the fireplace." Full review
Star Service "Part of the Design Hotels group, Iceland's first boutique-hotel is located in the heart of downtown on a busy street near the major shopping area." Full review
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Repeat guests often request the rooms that face Hverfisgata for their harbor views.
Afar Magazine "The hotel feels intimate with only 38 rooms, and the bar and lounge are popular with trendsetting locals." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"One of Reykjavik’s first-ever boutique hotels is still one of its best." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 101 Hotel is known for its luxurious spa and chic design, which combines an industrial aesthetic with clean minimalism"
Iceland Travel Guide
June 29, 2021
Frommer's "Despite the stark exterior, everything from the fireplace and zebra-striped chairs in the lounge to the extensive collection of contemporary art from Icelandic artists is touched by cool." Full review
