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Start Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Reykjanesbær hostel

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Living area
Daily continental breakfast (ISK 2200 per person)
Property grounds
Reception
Shared fridge, microwave

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Lindarbraut, Southern Peninsula, Reykjanesbær
  • Place, Stekkjarkot
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Viking World Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

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

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Men only

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Reykjanesbær

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

  • Stekkjarkot - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Útsýnissvæði - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Viking World Museum - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Giantess Cave - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Loksins Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪elda - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jómfrúin - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Keflavik Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur - ‬12 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. 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
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

  • Daily continental breakfast available 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ISK 2,200 for adults and ISK 2,200 for children
  • 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
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

Guests will receive key retrieval information
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 2200 for adults and ISK 2200 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, a smoke detector, 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.

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.

Does Start Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Start Hostel.

Does Start Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Start Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of ISK 2200 for adults and ISK 2200 for children. It's available 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 492 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aritra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting this to be a regular hostel with shared dorms and things like that but we got our own room which was really great. Checkout was super easy too. I appreciated that the staff doesn’t throw out food and things that people leave in the hostel and it becomes communal property. I wished that breakfast had been complimentary, but I appreciated the free tea and coffee provided. Staff was friendly and patient as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aref

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good inconvenient to the airport. Taxi to & from the airport cost as much as the room. It really is not feasible to take public transportation with luggage. Otherwise the place is a fine budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carolina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subramanyam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Traveled with family
I did not know we would have a shared bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Immaculately clean!

The entire facility including the kitchen, room and bathroom, were immaculately spotless! Very happy with the facility. They even coordinated a taxi for me to share on the way to the airport the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Clean and quiet room. Helpful staff. Good breakfast that is available starting a 4:00am. Perfect for the night before a morning flight from KEF.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot by the airport. Super clean room, well run, great breakfast and shuttle to airport. Exceeded our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyudmil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable spacious rooms, very friendly staff. Close to airport, perfect for short stay between connection flihts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were big and warm. Free tea and coffee available. Free parking onsite. What I didn't like - you had to pay extra for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
24 hour check in. Great staff. The breakfast was not that great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop after a late flight into Keflavik. Taxi journey was only 10 min, and buses to Reykjavik easy next day. Super friendly staff, thank you for the breakfast :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gelita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Much better than I expected (maybe my vision of what a hostel was may have been off). I did not realize it is on the old military base (we drove through the old gate). Yes, it's an older building, but it's very well kept up. It was clean and quiet. Parking was convenient. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room had lots of space (we had a room with a private bathroom). Great location for getting to the airport at 6am next morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Excellent service when I arrived late. Comfortable convenient for the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option if you drive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rosita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pleasant!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible and friendly. Didn’t mind me asking a lot of questions and providing some helpful tips for my trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025