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Castle House Luxury Apartments vs Kex Hostel

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.

Castle House Luxury Apartments
Castle House Luxury Apartments
7 / 10
Skalholtsstigur 2a, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $74 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Multilingual
  • Kitchenette
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Don't shy away from these condolike accommodations, which are increasingly common throughout Iceland." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Pleasant self-contained apartments are satisfyingly central and commendably quiet." Full review
Kex Hostel
Kex Hostel
8 / 10
Skulagata 28, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $27 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast buffet
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Kex, which is Icelandic for "biscuit," is an upscale hostel in, naturally, a former biscuit factory." Full review
Afar Magazine 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 Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"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 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 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
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