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KEX Reykjavík vs The Swan House by Heimaleiga
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Reykjavik — score, location, comfort and price.
This Reykjavik matchup — KEX Reykjavík versus The Swan House by Heimaleiga — is neck and neck. The core dynamic: reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Toss-up
Too close to call on data alone. Both are legitimate options in Reykjavik.
If you only remember one thing
A 0.52-point gap between KEX Reykjavík and The Swan House by Heimaleiga. That's noise, not signal. Both work. Pick on feel.
Choose KEX Reykjavík
- You're optimizing for value over extras
Choose The Swan House by Heimaleiga
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
- Room quality matters more than location or price
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Score comparison
| Dimension | KEX Reykjavík | The Swan House by Heimaleiga |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 87.40 | 89.50 |
| Value | 91.04 | 46.00 |
| Location | 77.67 | 84.79 |
| Comfort | 16.40 | 65.00 |
| Services | 40.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 68.6 | 68.08 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to The Swan House by Heimaleiga, slightly (2.1 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to KEX Reykjavík, clearly (45.04 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to The Swan House by Heimaleiga, noticeably (7.12 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to The Swan House by Heimaleiga, clearly (48.6 pts gap).
Services: Services goes to The Swan House by Heimaleiga, noticeably (10 pts gap).
Price
KEX Reykjavík
EUR 42
Bed in 42-Bed Dormitory Room
The Swan House by Heimaleiga
EUR 213
Superior Studio
Facilities
Both hotels
Free Wifi
Only KEX Reykjavík
Airport shuttleFamily roomsNon-smoking roomsParkingWifi in all areas
Only The Swan House by Heimaleiga
CCTV in common areasCCTV outside propertyFire extinguishersInternetSecurity alarmSmoke alarmsSmoke-free property