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Kex HostelvsCastle House Luxury Apartments
Both Castle House Luxury Apartments and Kex Hostel are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Kex Hostel scores significantly better than Castle House Luxury Apartments. Kex Hostel comes in at 80 with accolades from 4 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
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."
Castle House Luxury Apartments Frommer's Lonely Planet
Skalholtsstigur 2a, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $74/night
- Free Internet
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Flatscreen TV
- Refrigerator
- Telephone
Frommer's "Don't shy away from these condolike accommodations, which are increasingly common throughout Iceland." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Pleasant self-contained apartments are satisfyingly central and commendably quiet." Full review
