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Kex HostelvsHotel Kriunes
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Kex Hostel ranks slightly higher than Kriunes Hotel. Kex Hostel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with accolades from 4 sources including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler 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."
Hotel Kriunes Frommer's The Telegraph
Oyster Frommer's Frommer's
Vatnsenda, Reykjavik 203, Iceland
From $203/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Conferences
Frommer's "If you want to stay in an idyllic country setting, this lakeshore retreat is a great option." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Emphasising personal service and a relaxed home-from-home atmosphere. As well as lots of activities and cosy rooms, there’s also a spa on site." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The three-pearl Hotel Kriunes is a family-owned guest house on the shores of Lake Ellidavatn, about a 20-minute drive from central Reykjavik." Full review
Frommer's "Leading to a mish-mash of styles, though it’s still family-run and as quaint as ever. The parquet-floored rooms follow a classic theme...the property is also a good place to see the Northern Lights." Full review
Frommer's "Mish-mash of styles, though it’s still family-run and as quaint as ever. The parquet-floored rooms follow a classic theme...the property is also a good place to see the Northern Lights." Full review
