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Kex HostelvsThingholt by Center Hotels
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, CenterHotel Thingholt ranks slightly higher than Kex Hostel. CenterHotel Thingholt ranks #12 in Reykjavik with accolades from 5 sources like Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Oyster.
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."
Thingholt by Center Hotels
Star Service The Telegraph
Oyster
Jetsetter
U.S. News & World Report Lonely Planet
Thingholtsstraeti 3, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $269/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service "This owners of this property call it a boutique-hotel, and it fits the bill for that." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"With a great central location in Reykjavik’s '101' downtown area, this smart four-star is a solid choice of accommodation." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 52-room CenterHotel Thingholt is an upscale boutique property around the corner from the city's main shopping street and a short walk to cool cafes, restaurants, and bars." Full review
Jetsetter "A 1940s printing factory-turned-design-forward hotspot near Reykjavik’s main shopping hub, Laugavegur." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"The sleek, clean guest rooms display natural elements and modern designs, and in-room amenities...the hotel houses a full-service spa that offers various treatments and is equipped with two hot tubs." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Compact rooms feel cosy with atmospheric lighting, stylish dark-grey flooring and black-leather headboards and furniture. Some have sleek tubs in the bedrooms." Full review
