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.
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Bakery
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’
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.
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!
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.
Souvenirs
Book shop
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Cinema
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.