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Kex HostelvsHotel Leifur Eiriksson
Both Kex Hostel and Hotel Leifur Eiriksson are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Kex Hostel ranks marginally better than Hotel Leifur Eiriksson. Kex Hostel is ranked #20 in Reykjavik with accolades from 4 publications such as Afar Magazine, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
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."
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson
Fodor's Frommer's
Oyster The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Skolavordustigur 45, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
Fodor's "Across the street from the hilltop church of Hallgrímskirkja, this hotel is a short walk from most of Reykjavík's major attractions. Some guest rooms have balconies." Full review
Frommer's "The rooms of this family-run hotel are small and uninspired, with narrow beds, small bathrooms, and generic furniture -- but the location and friendly, relaxed atmosphere are key." Full review
OysterBudget
"The two-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Leifur Eiriksson has the privilege of being the only hotel in Reykjavik with unobstructed views of Hallgrimskirkja church, which is just across the street." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This functional, family-run hotel enjoys a great location right next to the famed Hallgrimskirkja church in Reykjavik's city centre." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This hotel glories in one of the best locations in Reykjavík: it’s slap on the end of arty Skólavörðustígur, and more than half its 47 rooms have inspiring views of Hallgrímskirkja." Full review
