Neighbourhood

Neighbourhood

KEX Hostel nestled in the heart of a vibrant neighbourhood, and oh-so-close to the lovely City Center. Check out the handy list below for all the details on nearby shops and places!

 Grocery

Bónus

Provides a wide range of products at affordable prices, making it Iceland’s go-to discount brand.

Provides a wide range of products at affordable prices, making it Iceland’s go-to discount brand.

Shop Bónus

Extra

Supermarket stocked with Costco products and offering extensive operating hours. Pro tip: They carry adaptors and tobacco products

Supermarket stocked with Costco products and offering extensive operating hours. Pro tip: They carry adaptors and tobacco products

Shop EXTRA

Krónan

A grocery store with a varied selection of products, fresh produce and reasonably priced organic choices.

A grocery store with a varied selection of products, fresh produce and reasonably priced organic choices.

Shop Krónan

 Bakery

Brauð & Co

Top-notch bakery with high quality sourdough breads and delicious pastries. Their cinnamon buns are legendary!

Top-notch bakery with high quality sourdough breads and delicious pastries. Their cinnamon buns are legendary!

Brauð & Co

Sandholt

Wide selection of breads, pastries, tarts, cakes, handmade chocolates, sourdough sandwiches, salads and more.

Wide selection of breads, pastries, tarts, cakes, handmade chocolates, sourdough sandwiches, salads and more.

Sandholt

 Coffee

Emilie & the Cool Kids

Cozy atmosphere, supra friendly team, and most of all, delicious cookies and cakes! All handmade with love and quality ingredients. Our fav’

Cozy atmosphere, supra friendly team, and most of all, delicious cookies and cakes! All handmade with love and quality ingredients. Our fav’

Emily & The Cool Kids

Reykjavík Roasters

An inviting spot for aficionados of coffee: they source excellent beans, roast them meticulously, and brew with care. Exceptional coffee quality awaits.

An inviting spot for aficionados of coffee: they source excellent beans, roast them meticulously, and brew with care. Exceptional coffee quality awaits.

Reykjavík Roasters

Grái kötturinn

The Grey Cat is a cozy coffee place with a quirky decor, a welcoming staff, and top-notch breakfast options. Don’t miss out on the must-try pancakes!

The Grey Cat is a cozy coffee place with a quirky decor, a welcoming staff, and top-notch breakfast options. Don’t miss out on the must-try pancakes!

Grái Kötturinn

Kattakaffihúsið

Inviting spot with selection of drinks and classic café pastries, where you can spend time in the company of friendly cats.

Inviting spot with selection of drinks and classic café pastries, where you can spend time in the company of friendly cats.

Kattakaffihúsið

 Tech

Elko

The ideal shop for an extensive array of items, including laptops, cameras, and various electronic gadgets.

The ideal shop for an extensive array of items, including laptops, cameras, and various electronic gadgets.

Elko

Epli

Your friendly neighborhood Apple Store in Iceland, offering everything Apple-related.

Your friendly neighborhood Apple Store in Iceland, offering everything Apple-related.

Epli

Reykjavík Foto

A one-stop shop for all your camera and drone needs.

A one-stop shop for all your camera and drone needs.

Reykjavík Foto

 Souvenirs

Polarbear Gift Store

Ísbjörninn presents a large selection of souvenirs of all kind, to remember your trip in Iceland.

Ísbjörninn presents a large selection of souvenirs of all kind, to remember your trip in Iceland.

Polar Bear Giftstore

Iceland Memories

Unique and cute souvenirs, from prints to lovely accessories, don’t miss to meet the adorable sheep.

Unique and cute souvenirs, from prints to lovely accessories, don’t miss to meet the adorable sheep.

Iceland Memories

 Book shop

Penninn Eymundsson Austurstræti

Large selection of books in English and other languages. Stationary, souvenirs and stamps for postcard.

Large selection of books in English and other languages. Stationary, souvenirs and stamps for postcard.

Penninn Eymundsson Austurstræti

 Museum

Perlan

Our favourite: Interactive nature museum with impressive exhibitions about glacier, volcano, northern lights and widlife. A must see.

Our favourite: Interactive nature museum with impressive exhibitions about glacier, volcano, northern lights and widlife. A must see.

Perlan

The Lava Show

The Lava-Show recreates a volcanic eruption with real lava. A top-rated attraction awarded for innovation and educational value

The Lava-Show recreates a volcanic eruption with real lava. A top-rated attraction awarded for innovation and educational value

Lava Show

National Museum

About Icelandic nation’s history from its Settlement era to the contemporary period, mix of history and art

About Icelandic nation’s history from its Settlement era to the contemporary period, mix of history and art

National Museum

Mari­time Mu­seum

In an authentic atmosphere, the Maritime Museum opens the exciting world of Icelandic fisheries and coastal culture, the foundation of prosperity in Iceland.

In an authentic atmosphere, the Maritime Museum opens the exciting world of Icelandic fisheries and coastal culture, the foundation of prosperity in Iceland.

Maritime Museum

Einar Jónsson Museum

Insight into the epic and emotional works of one of the most famous Icelandic sculptors. Also, discover the sculpture garden.

Insight into the epic and emotional works of one of the most famous Icelandic sculptors. Also, discover the sculpture garden.

Einar Jónsson Museum

Art Museum

Hafnarhús is a leading venue for contemporary art and offers a progressive exhibition program with local and international artists.

Hafnarhús is a leading venue for contemporary art and offers a progressive exhibition program with local and international artists.

Art Museum

FlyOver Iceland

Insight into the legends from the Icelandic sagas and historical figures. History is brought to life with wax dolls and audio guide.

Insight into the legends from the Icelandic sagas and historical figures. History is brought to life with wax dolls and audio guide.

FlyOver

The Phallological Museum

It is finally possible for individuals to undertake serious study into the field of phallology in an organized, scientific fashion.

It is finally possible for individuals to undertake serious study into the field of phallology in an organized, scientific fashion.

The Phallological Museum

Saga Museum

Insight into the legends from the Icelandic sagas and historical figures. History is brought to life with wax dolls and audio guide.

Insight into the legends from the Icelandic sagas and historical figures. History is brought to life with wax dolls and audio guide.

Saga Museum

 Pool

Sundhöllin

The nearest pool from the hostel. Steambath, Hot and cold Tubs, Indoor Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Sauna, Jumping Boards & Wading Pool

The nearest pool from the hostel. Steambath, Hot and cold Tubs, Indoor Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Sauna, Jumping Boards & Wading Pool

Laugardalslaug

The biggest. Steambath, Hot and cold Tubs, Salt Water Tub, Indoor Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Sauna, Slide & Wading Pool

The biggest. Steambath, Hot and cold Tubs, Salt Water Tub, Indoor Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Sauna, Slide & Wading Pool

Laugardalslaug Pool

Vesturbæjarlaug

Awarded “Best Pool” by locals. Steambath, Hot and cold Tubs, Sauna, Indoor Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Sauna, Slide & Wading Pool

Awarded “Best Pool” by locals. Steambath, Hot and cold Tubs, Sauna, Indoor Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Sauna, Slide & Wading Pool

Vesturbæjarlaug Pool

 Cinema

Bíó Paradís

Modern, 4-screen venue for independent films, local documentaries & shorts, with a cafe & bar.

Modern, 4-screen venue for independent films, local documentaries & shorts, with a cafe & bar.

Bíó Paradís

Laugarásbíó

A cozy cinema showing the latest releases.

A cozy cinema showing the latest releases.

Laugarásbíó

 Clothes

Located on Laugavegur, the main shopping street, just a 5-minute walk from the hostel, you’ll find numerous shops featuring popular Icelandic brands. For budget-friendly clothing and footwear, we suggest exploring the shopping mall or the equipment rental options.

H&M

Popular chain retailer supplying on-trend clothing, swimwear, accessories & shoes.

Popular chain retailer supplying on-trend clothing, swimwear, accessories & shoes.

H&M

Wasteland

The most popular second hand store for vintage and retro finds known by all the locals

The most popular second hand store for vintage and retro finds known by all the locals

Wasteland

Hringekjan

The top eco-friendly 2nd hand store with a diverse selection of clothing

The top eco-friendly 2nd hand store with a diverse selection of clothing

Hringekjan

 Equipment rental

IcelandCover

Rental outdoor gear for all seasons, summer and winter clothing, shoes, and equipment to keep you warm during your trip.

Rental outdoor gear for all seasons, summer and winter clothing, shoes, and equipment to keep you warm during your trip.

IcelandCover

Iceland Camping Equipment

Large selection of quality gear to rent

Large selection of quality gear to rent

Iceland Camping Equipment Rental

 Shopping Mall

Kringlan

Kringlan offers a wide variety of over 150 shops, 23 places to eat and a range of services.

Kringlan offers a wide variety of over 150 shops, 23 places to eat and a range of services.

Kringlan