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Start Hostel

2.0 star property
Reykjanesbær hostel with bar/lounge

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Living area
Fridge, microwave
Interior
Reception
Front of property
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 RM801
RM916 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun

Room options

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Living area

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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View from room

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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 - 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
  • ‪Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mathus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 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.

Languages

English, Icelandic, Japanese, Polish, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

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

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

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)
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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

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
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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 Keflavik
Start Hostel Reykjanesbær
Start Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Start Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjanesbær
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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

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Airport
Breakfast
Room
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Bed
Location
Trip
Flights
Kitchen

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a variety of options available, including hot and cold items, starting as early as 4am. (35 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

A nice stay
xinran, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay near the airport. Nice breakfast in the morning.
Debra, 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

Great hostel near airport

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

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access from airport
Pavithra, 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

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.
Scott, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Most friendly and helpful staff.
J, 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 breakfast! Very friendly and helpful staff.
Olga, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I felt very well in this accommodation, very suitable to start and end any journey in Iceland.
Emilio, 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

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were excellent and I was pleasantly surprised with the breakfast selection available at 4:30 a.m.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only here overnight for a flight connection. Super nice and helpful staff. Location to airport was unbeatable.
Gisselle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for commuting to airport
Venkata Amruth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The structure is located in the middle of nowhere from the turistic point of view but the kindness of the guest, the clean of the facility, the quality of the service makes this Hoistel a super experience. Very convenient for its location close to the airport.
Emilio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff very helpful. Would definitely stay for an extended period when exploring Iceland.
Zachary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent spot if you need to be near the airport, although harder to get to if you haven’t rented a car. Lots of room and the breakfast is available from 4am which is perfect for early morning flights.
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Oscar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super nice people at Front desk. Breakfast full of great choices
aida, 1-night trip