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Start Hostel

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Front of property
Living area
Free daily continental breakfast
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Lobby

Overview of Start Hostel

Start Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
9.0/10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
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Lindarbraut, Southern Peninsula, Reykjanesbær

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationStekkjarkot4 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll5 min drive
  • Popular LocationViking World Museum6 min drive
  • AirportReykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)8 min drive

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About this area

Reykjanesbær

Located in Reykjanesbær, Start Hostel is near the airport. The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll and Viking World Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stekkjarkot and Old Garður Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Stekkjarkot - 4 min drive
  • The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll - 5 min drive
  • Viking World Museum - 6 min drive
  • Útsýnissvæði - 6 min drive
  • Reykjanes Heritage Museum - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mathus - 10 min drive
  • Loksins Bar - 10 min drive
  • JOE & THE JUICE - 9 min drive
  • KFC - 6 min drive
  • Kökulist - 5 min drive

About this property

Start Hostel

Hostel near the airport
At Start Hostel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a playground. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • A gift shop, secured bicycle storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser, bicycle parking, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast
Room features
All 24 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs, communal kitchens, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Icelandic, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.

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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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.
  • Accessible bathroom available in select rooms
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility available in select rooms
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable cleaning products used
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Biodegradable toiletries
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers

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Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Property 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, 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 May 30, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Start Hostel on Jun 6, 2023 start from CA $157.47, 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 is from 4:00 PM - 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 Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, Stekkjarkot, and The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll. Viking World Museum and Útsýnissvæði are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Start Hostel Reviews

Start Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 286 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 62%
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 286 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 31%
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 286 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 6%
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 286 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 1%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 286 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 0%

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.3/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.5/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and welcoming
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Haitao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Guy came in at 2AM and turned on all the lights, stayed on his phone for hours and I couldn't get any sleep. Cheap place and right by the airport but don't expect much sleep. breakfast is meh

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
Fantastic service - flight was cancelled and I emailed them and they moved the booking super easily. They were waiting for us when we arrived at 2am and check in was very easy. They kept the breakfast buffet open for us for another half an hour because we got in so late.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for Families
We stayed during a longer layover with our 3 kids and it was great - warm, cozy and friendly. The only thing I would recomend is considering renting a car to get there and back, as the taxi was not particularly cheap even though it is close to the airport (15 min max).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
every staff member was amazing and made my trip very easy and enjoyable

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adriano

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022