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Start Hostel

2.0 star property

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Living area
Interior
Property grounds
Lobby
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Lindarbraut, Southern Peninsula, Reykjanesbær
  • Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark
    4 min drive
  • Stekkjarkot
    4 min drive
  • The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll
    5 min drive
  • Reykjavik (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

When you stay at Start Hostel in Reykjanesbær, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark and Stekkjarkot. .This hostel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Blue Lagoon and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll.
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What's nearby

  • The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Viking World Museum - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Reykjanes Art Museum - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Giantess Cave - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Blue Lagoon - 18 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Loksins Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mathus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Domino´s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Start Hostel

Hostel in Reykjanesbær with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hostel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Start Hostel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 4:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Icelandic, Japanese, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

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

Start Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 436 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 436 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 436 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 436 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 436 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overall stay
It was a great stay overall, Syzmon at the front desk was very informative and helpful with everything upon Check in and check out, even had some great advice about the blue lagoon and transportation. Would Stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice suprise
we booked this hotel as it was close to airport and we arrived during the night. the receptionist was very friendly. having stayed in 4 location whilst visiting Iceland, always booking rooms with two single beds and separate bedrooms, typically in 3-4 star accommodations. I could say this was really a good hotel. the room was spacious and clean (no tv but didn't needed one). bathroom had a bathtub. also the room had a fridge which was useful as we had some leftover food. The nice surprise was that in the morning we had breakfast which was the most varied whilst we were in Iceland. cherry tomatoes, several types of cheese and eggs, and also several types pastries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel near airport
Great place to stay near the airport, specially For early flights
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Regina

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The breakfast was wonderful and the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! They also did our laundry!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome stay, very close to the airport and they staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sven

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff
Wonderful place to stay on my last night before going back home. They let me check in early - which I really appreciate, I was so tired… very friendly and helpful staff, called taxi for me…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat the airport. A bit noisy. Breakfast was yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gisselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only here overnight for a flight connection. Super nice and helpful staff. Location to airport was unbeatable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Blair

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All
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

aida

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice people at Front desk. Breakfast full of great choices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast before an early flight!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Michaeline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alright hostel for a single overnight
I stayed here during a 24 hour layover. I took the 55 bus to the nearest stop (cost about $4) followed by a 10-15min walk. Depending on the weather and how heavy your bags are it's a LONG walk. The rooms were clean but need more outlets. There were only two toilets and two showers for a whole floor to share. The breakfast in the morning is nice (just cold items) and coffee and tea are available all day. Location-wise there is almost nothing to do in the area. There are two restaurants about 20 minutes away by foot. I consider this alright for a layover but I would not stay here longer than that
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very helpful. Would definitely stay for an extended period when exploring Iceland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent and I was pleasantly surprised with the breakfast selection available at 4:30 a.m.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanzania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place to stay at for a layover. I stayed for one night here in a womens dorm. The dorm was as described (a shared room with four beds.) it was a well spent cheap option. I don’t drive so I can say the walkability (if that’s a word) to the grocery store was real nice; though far it was do able. The staff was nice and welcoming. Very helpful when my key wasn’t working as well. I gave area around property a 4/5 cause there wasn’t really much but the scenery was to die for. If I could give someone a rec on where to stay for a layover in Iceland I’d choose this SERIOUS‼️‼️‼️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024