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Start Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Reykjanesbær hostel

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Start Hostel

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Living area
Property grounds
Free daily continental breakfast
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Lobby

Overview of Start Hostel

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
Lindarbraut, Southern Peninsula, Reykjanesbær
  • Popular LocationStekkjarkot4 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll5 min drive
  • Popular LocationViking World Museum6 min drive
  • AirportReykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)8 min drive

Room options

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Private Bathroom

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Women only | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Men only | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Reykjanesbær

Near the airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Reykjanesbær hostel, you'll find Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark and Stekkjarkot. The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll and Viking World Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stekkjarkot - 4 min drive
  • The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll - 5 min drive
  • Viking World Museum - 6 min drive
  • Reykjanes Art Museum - 8 min drive
  • Giantess Cave - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Loksins Bar - 10 min drive
  • Loksins Bar - 10 min drive
  • Nord - 10 min drive
  • Joe & The Juice - 9 min drive
  • Mathús US/CA departures - 10 min drive

About this property

Start Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Reykjanesbær hostel
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Start Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Reykjanesbær hostel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Start Hostel offers 24 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Icelandic, Japanese, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Start Hostel Keflavik
Start Hostel
Start Keflavik
Start Hostel Reykjanesbær
Start Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Start Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjanesbær

Frequently asked questions

How close is Start Hostel to the airport?

Start Hostel is 4.7 mi (8-min drive) away from the Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Start Hostel?

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Start Hostel on May 7, 2024 start from $97.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Start Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Start Hostel.

Does Start Hostel offer free breakfast?

Start Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Start Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Start Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Start Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Start Hostel have a pool?

Start Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Start Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Start Hostel to downtown Reykjanesbær?

Start Hostel is 2.4 mi away from Reykjanesbær.

Start Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 366 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 366 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very near the airport with 24 hour check-in, which was great because we had a late flight and taxis are so expensive in Iceland. Breakfast was also good. Price/checkout was confusing because it is difficult to track price on hotels.com, account for currency in ISK, which fluctuates substantially daily, convert to Euros, then to USD.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next to the airport,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, fresh sheets , good breakfast Close to airport.... Quick check in Comfy beds........
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

changchao dennis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Good proximity to the airport for people who need to catch early flight. Good breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here 1 night on an 18 hour layover. It is close to the airport and was easy to get to late at night after our flight got in. The guy at the front desk was friendly and quick checking us in. The breakfast was adequate and about what we expected. My husband thought the price was a little high, but then we read that Iceland is expensive. So for Iceland it’s probably priced normally. We stayed in a family room that would have slept 5, but our party only had 4. Overall I would stay here again. The beds and pillows were comfortable and we all slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for the airport although you should have a car because taxi transfer is around $25-30 each way. There is a bus stop about 2 blocks away that is cheaper. Fantastic breakfast which started at 4 AM. Coffee, tea available throughout the day. Also a fridge and kitchen is available in a common area. Shower was nice. This hostel was one of several properties converted from a former NATO base. Start did a nice job making it comfy for all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023