Snorri's GuesthousevsKex Hostel
Snorri's Guesthouse and Kex Hostel are both recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Kex Hostel ranks significantly higher than Snorri's Guesthouse. Kex Hostel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with praise from 4 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
Snorri's Guesthouse
Frommer's Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Snorrabraut 61, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
- Flatscreen TV
Frommer's "If you're on a budget, don't need your own bathroom, would like to do your own cooking, and don't mind walking 10 minutes to the city center, it's hard to find more pleasant lodging." Full review
Frommer's "On a busy avenue, though not far from the BSÍ bus terminal, Gistiheimili Snorra is a more than reasonable option for those willing to spend a little extra time walking from downtown and back." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Its clean rooms in muted shades – particularly the more expensive ‘family’ variety – make for a decent base." Full review
Kex Hostel
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Independent Frommer's Lonely Planet
The Guardian
National Geographic National Geographic Lonely Planet
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"
