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Start Hostel

2.0 star property
Reykjanesbær hostel with bar/lounge

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Living area
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave
Lobby
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on-site
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 January 2025

Room options

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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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
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
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
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 - 3.9 km
  • Viking World Museum - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Reykjanes Art Museum - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Giantess Cave - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Blue Lagoon - 18 min drive - 18.9 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 - ‬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 free continental breakfast is available daily between 4:00 AM and 9:30 AM. 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

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast 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

  • 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

Policies

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

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.

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

Reviews

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Too small for two people.
Charles E. Sullivan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Shengbiao, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Tim, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Stacy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

ling, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Most friendly and helpful staff.
J, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room very clean.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christian, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel near airport
Great place to stay near the airport, specially For early flights
Frederico, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent! They also did our laundry!!
LeAnn, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

awesome stay, very close to the airport and they staff was very friendly
Tiffany, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Sven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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…
helena, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Rafael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Liban, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Neat the airport. A bit noisy. Breakfast was yummy.
Nancy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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