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KEX Reykjavík vs Northern Comfort Apartments
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Reykjavik — score, location, comfort and price.
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This Reykjavik matchup — KEX Reykjavík versus Northern Comfort Apartments — is a real contest. The core dynamic: reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Low confidence
Short version: KEX Reykjavík wins overall, but it's classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value.
If you only remember one thing
Slight advantage KEX Reykjavík (68.6 vs 65.51). The 3.09-point gap is real but not decisive — Northern Comfort Apartments remains competitive.
Choose KEX Reykjavík
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Choose Northern Comfort Apartments
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- Room quality matters more than location or price
Score comparison
| Dimension | KEX Reykjavík | Northern Comfort Apartments |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 87.40 | 92.30 |
| Value | 91.04 | 60.61 |
| Location | 77.67 | 64.58 |
| Comfort | 16.40 | 65.80 |
| Services | 40.00 | 30.00 |
| Overall | 68.6 | 65.51 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Northern Comfort Apartments, slightly (4.9 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to KEX Reykjavík, clearly (30.43 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to KEX Reykjavík, noticeably (13.09 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Northern Comfort Apartments, clearly (49.4 pts gap).
Services: Services goes to KEX Reykjavík, noticeably (10 pts gap).
Price
KEX Reykjavík
EUR 42
Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
Northern Comfort Apartments
EUR 184
Superior Studio
Facilities
Both hotels
Free WifiNon-smoking roomsParkingWifi in all areas
Only KEX Reykjavík
Airport shuttleFamily rooms