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Start Hostel

2.0 star property

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Living area
Reception
Fridge, microwave
Daily continental breakfast (ISK 2200 per person)
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Lindarbraut, Southern Peninsula, Reykjanesbær
  • Place, Stekkjarkot
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Viking World Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single 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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About this property

Start Hostel

Hostel in Reykjanesbær with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and dry cleaning are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Start Hostel offers 24 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Start Hostel. During your stay, you'll be close to Stekkjarkot. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Stekkjarkot and 5 minutes from The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Start Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Reykjanesbær hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

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

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 4:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive key retrieval information.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Reviews

Start Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 491 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aref

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good inconvenient to the airport. Taxi to & from the airport cost as much as the room. It really is not feasible to take public transportation with luggage. Otherwise the place is a fine budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carolina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subramanyam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with family
I did not know we would have a shared bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot by the airport. Super clean room, well run, great breakfast and shuttle to airport. Exceeded our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyudmil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable spacious rooms, very friendly staff. Close to airport, perfect for short stay between connection flihts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
24 hour check in. Great staff. The breakfast was not that great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop after a late flight into Keflavik. Taxi journey was only 10 min, and buses to Reykjavik easy next day. Super friendly staff, thank you for the breakfast :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gelita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Excellent service when I arrived late. Comfortable convenient for the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option if you drive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rosita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pleasant!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and helpful staff. Clean beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025