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Start Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Reykjanesbær with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Living area
Property grounds
Lobby
Interior
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩184,886
₩214,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
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 drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub 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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub 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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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Women only | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Men only | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Lindarbraut, Southern Peninsula, Reykjanesbær

What's nearby

  • Stekkjarkot - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Viking World Museum - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Giantess Cave - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Blue Lagoon - 18 min drive - 18.9 km

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 Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Start Hostel

Hostel near the airport
A terrace, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Start Hostel. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • A gift shop, bicycle parking, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Start Hostel boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs, communal kitchens, and heating

Languages

English, Icelandic, Japanese, Polish, Spanish

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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

  • 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

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
  • 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Is Start Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Start Hostel?

As of Mar 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Start Hostel on Apr 5, 2025 start from ₩184,886, 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.

How much is parking at Start Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Start Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Start Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Start Hostel located?

Situated near the airport, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Stekkjarkot, The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll, and Viking World Museum. Útsýnissvæði is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Start Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 444 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

Mark

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

Jordan

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

xinran

A nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Exceptionally helpful pleasant staff and a very neat and tidy place. Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KARIMA

Very convenient, easy to get to, great quality price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Monika

Great place to stay - clean, nice breakfast, good beds, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Wonderful stay near the airport. Nice breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Frederico

Great hostel near airport
Great place to stay near the airport, specially For early flights
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pavithra

Easy access from airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Great location for super early flights out of KEF
Easy to check in, the place was very well kept & the staff was very friendly. They had a small continental breakfast available by 4am for those of us leaving on the super early flights out of KEF which was appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam

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

Asbel

Excellent hostel … possibly one of the very best I’ve ever been in. Incredibly clean and says was extremely kind, helpful and sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Most friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Hotel is very well. Fast check in, easy, and breakfast is served from 4:00 am. Big and clean rooms with kitchen and big windows. We watched northern lights from there!!! People in front of the hotel smoke drugs... but location to the airport is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emilio

I felt very well in this accommodation, very suitable to start and end any journey in Iceland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Gisselle

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

Olga

Great breakfast! Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Very nice place to stay! Close to the airport, accommodating staff, and yummy free breakfast. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Venkata Amruth

Great location for commuting to airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Fernanda

Good American breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Great staff very helpful. Would definitely stay for an extended period when exploring Iceland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024