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Start Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Reykjanesbær with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
October 2024
November 2024

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Men only

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Lindarbraut, Southern Peninsula, Reykjanesbær

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loksins Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aura Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mathus - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Start Hostel

Hostel near the airport
Free continental breakfast, a terrace and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Start Hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A gift shop, multilingual staff and secured bike storage
  • A TV in reception, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a lift and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Start Hostel feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • LED light bulbs, communal kitchens and heating

Languages

English, Icelandic, Japanese, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

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.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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

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.

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

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 2 Oct 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Start Hostel on 2 Nov 2024 start from AU$211.34, including 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Start Hostel located?

Situated near the airport, this hostel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, Stekkjarkot and The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll. Viking World Museum and Útsýnissvæði are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Start Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 428 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 428 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 428 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 428 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 428 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

Pavithra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access from airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Portland

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

6/10 Okay

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was extremely helpful all around. I had an overnight layover with no service and they ordered my cab to the airport for me. As a heads up, a cab ride to this hostel is rightly $30-40 usd and it is extremely cold both outside and inside the hostel. I’m glad I brought an extra blanket because frankly it felt almost as cold as outside and the blanket provided slides off of your body at night. The rooms are small and there isn’t much room for you to actually place your bag down and gather your things, if you are staying in a 4 bed room like I did, without being in the walkway. They had a pleasant array of breakfast items in the morning. Unfortunately I was allergic to a great bit of what was offered so I couldn’t enjoy it as much as I would’ve hoped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

tandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were a little cold
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asbel, Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Jason

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

6/10 Okay

Charles E. Sullivan

Too small for two people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shengbiao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Washroom is shared, my problem, I did not check carefully, they said that. Breakfast is not too much, but for the price I paid, it’s normal, I believe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On our trip the was my biggest concern, staying in a hostel with an 84 year old women. Boy was I wrong this place was excellent, clean, awesome breakfast and close to airport. We stayed in a five single bed room with private bathroom. Shower is a little high step to get into but other than that the people were great and helpful and delicious breakfast starting at 4am for our early flight. Situated on an old US Air Force station I questioned it when driving in but will not make that mistake again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
honestly, this was my first time staying in a hostel, so I don't have the proper context to compare hostel to hostel, but comparing to a hotel, Start hostel was clean, quiet, I felt safe, the staff was friendly, the rooms were clean, simply decorated with just what you need. Beds were comfy. Though the bathroom maybe seemed a little dated, everything was clean and in working order. The room had plenty of outlets/ plugs and even had USB ports, so we could easily plug in our cell phones for charging without a converter. The breakfasts was an elevated continental offering with hot and cold cereals, a variety of baked goods, a large assortment of fresh fruit, breakfast meat (cold not hot, so no bacon or sausage) and hard boiled eggs, plus Coffee, tea, etc. We stayed one night, so that we were close to the airport for our flight the next morning. It was perfect because we also had a reservation for the Blue Lagoon the night before, and Start hostel was a quick drive over and back. WE had a family suite which had lots of space including 2 bedrooms. I would definitely stay here again for convenience to the airport!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

J

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful and the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Travelled 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled 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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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