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Start Hostel

2.0 star property
Reykjanesbær hostel with bar/lounge

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Daily continental breakfast (ISK 2200 per person)
Reception
Front of property
View from room
Staircase
Just a stone's throw from the airport, Start Hostel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and WiFi. Enjoy the playful vibes of this hostel, complete with a playground and bar, while taking advantage of amenities like dry cleaning services and multilingual staff. The helpful staff has left many guests feeling right at home.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on-site
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is AU$282
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

Room options

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Tomorrow

Sept 25 - Sept 26
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Triple Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Men only

Shared Dormitory, Men only

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Lindarbraut, Southern Peninsula, Reykjanesbær

What's nearby

  • The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Viking World Museum - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Giantess Cave - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Reykjanes Art Museum - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Blue Lagoon - 22 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 8 min drive
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loksins Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪elda - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪JOE & THE JUICE - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Keflavik Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Start Hostel

When visiting Reykjanesbær, Start Hostel is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. The helpful staff and airport get good marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 4:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Playground

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Bike parking
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Roll-in shower

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ISK 2200 for adults and ISK 2200 for children

Policies

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Does Start Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Start Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Start Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Start Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Start Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Start Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

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Start Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Airport
Breakfast
Room
Taxi
Bed
Location
Trip
Flights
Kitchen

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with varied and delicious options available from 4am. (37 reviews)
  • The airport shuttle was convenient and easy to access, making it ideal for early flights. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for early deparure

Great breakfast with many choices and delicious coffee. Super clean, comfy beds and spacious room. 10 minutes from airport.
Leslie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable spacious rooms, very friendly staff. Close to airport, perfect for short stay between connection flihts
Lyudmil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect spot by the airport. Super clean room, well run, great breakfast and shuttle to airport. Exceeded our expectations
Tyann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service when I arrived late. Comfortable convenient for the airport.
Edward, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Janet, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A nice stay
xinran, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Glenn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and pleasant!
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

24 hour check in. Great staff. The breakfast was not that great.
Kamil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was wonderful and the staff friendly and helpful.
Brenda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were incredible and friendly. Didn’t mind me asking a lot of questions and providing some helpful tips for my trip.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location and helpful staff. Clean beds
Diem, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay near the airport. Nice breakfast in the morning.
Debra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel near airport

Great place to stay near the airport, specially For early flights
Frederico, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient, easy to get to, great quality price
KARIMA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay! Close to the airport, accommodating staff, and yummy free breakfast. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Sophie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gelita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptionally helpful pleasant staff and a very neat and tidy place. Wonderful!
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good American breakfast and friendly staff
Maria Fernanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access from airport
Pavithra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel was very clean, breakfast very good, staff very kindly.
Nils, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, the bed look small but after you get in was so comfortable, I had a really nice sleep , I would definitely recommend this place, also the lady and gentleman at the reception were very friendly and nice
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean room, good breakfast, helpful & friendly personel.
Relaxing in the Sun outside the hostel
Monique yvonne, 1-night trip