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Kex has a café and bar,
lounge, outdoor heated
patio, gym and meeting
room in a mix of eclectic
and industrial environment.
(PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL CHANNEL)
however it makes perfect sense,
as “kex” means biscuit in Icelandic
and the building is a former biscuit
factory. Right in the center of
one of Reykjavik trendiest
neighborhoods, the hostel, which
shares the building with the Living
Art Museum and has rooms that
start at 64 euro a night, is a hit with
traveling artists and fashion hounds
(and me). Kex accommodates its
142-max nightly guests with its
café and bar, lounge, outdoor heated
patio, gym and meeting room in its
mix of eclectic and industrial
environment.
Hostels didn’t begin as
accommodations that could
be synonymous with luxury.
Originally started by hospitable
strangers who wanted to help
out lonely backpackers and
travelers, hostels have evolved
into “the new hotel,” perfectly
equipped for those seeking the
modern, the friendly, the lavish
and the culturally sound.
The modern, pristine
U Hostels has free
WiFi as well as
a private movie
theater within its
quarters.
(PHOTOGRAPHY U
HOSTELS)
From 20 euro a night, guests can lounge
in both private and dormitory-style
rooms at the Gallery Hostel, with
stunning views of the city.
(PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY HOSTEL)
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