Hilton Reykjavik NordicavsKex Hostel
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hilton Reykjavik Nordica ranks significantly higher than Kex Hostel. Hilton Reykjavik Nordica has a TripExpert Score of 86 with positive reviews from 7 reviews like Oyster, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
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Sudurlandsbraut 2, Reykjavik 108, Iceland
From $1/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Hilton's first and only hotel in Iceland is primarily geared toward business travelers, although families are given priority for available larger standard rooms." Full review
Star Service "The entrance to this hotel is stunning." Full review
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Don't miss out on the delicious Icelandic skyr yogurt (actually a protein-rich cheese with the consistency of yogurt) and local beer in the lounge.
Afar Magazine "Despite a location slightly outside Reykjavik’s center, the 4-star Hilton Nordica is one of the city’s most popular hotels." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This large but stylish hotel is a dependable all-rounder." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Hilton Reykjavik Nordica, a 252-room chain property, is a 10-minute drive from the capitol's center." Full review
Jetsetter "Contemporary base within easy reach of Reykjavik's main attractions, with a Nordic restaurant, an impressive spa and outdoor hot tubs." Full review
U.S. News & World Report14.0
"Regular Hilton travelers will be happy to notice the Hilton Reykjavik Nordica provides all the comfort and convenience of the brand with an Icelandic twist." Full review
Frommer's "The chic rooms are decked out with timber-beamed ceilings, Venetian fabrics, and marble bathrooms. Business and executive rooms...include free access to the exceptional Hilton Reykjavik Spa" Full review
Lonely Planet "Bring your autograph book to the Nordica – visiting celebs often stay here." Full review
"This was the property I was most excited to experience. It had solid TripAdvisor reviews, and its restaurant specifically was well-regarded by numerous Google and Yelp reviewers. My..."
Kex Hostel
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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."
National Geographic "Occupying a former biscuit factory overlooking the harbour, Kex Hostel is one of Reykjavík’s most fashionable places to stay. The glorious bar, restaurant and general chill-out area is a..."
National Geographic "The hippest hostel in town is also one of the best places for a laid-back lunch or dinner. The retro restaurant, set in a former biscuit factory, contains paintings of birds, mismatched..."
Lonely Planet "If pubs are more your thing, check out KEX Hostel and Röntgen, where there's often live music"
