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Start Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Reykjanesbær with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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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
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is €135
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory, Men only

Shared Dormitory, Men only

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Non Smoking

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

Triple Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Loksins Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪elda - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jómfrúin - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Keflavik Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Start Hostel

Hostel near the airport
A terrace, a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Start Hostel. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and secured bike storage
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • A lift, a water dispenser and luggage storage
  • 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

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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

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Start Hostel on 9 Nov 2025 start from €135.00, 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 Stekkjarkot, The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll and Viking World Museum. Útsýnissvæði is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Start Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, clean and comfortable room, easy to check in, and excellent morning breakfast option Highly revommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very simple accommodations but perfect if you want to nap during a long layover or before/after a long flight before exploring the rest of the Iceland
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyudmil

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

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Spacious. Lots of free food items available (left by other guests). Friendly service. Bus stops are within 10 minutes walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was just an overnight stop on the way to the airport. Although there's no airport shuttle they were happy to arrange a taxi and even arranged for us to share with another guest who was going to the airport at the same time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carolina

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting this to be a regular hostel with shared dorms and things like that but we got our own room which was really great. Checkout was super easy too. I appreciated that the staff doesn’t throw out food and things that people leave in the hostel and it becomes communal property. I wished that breakfast had been complimentary, but I appreciated the free tea and coffee provided. Staff was friendly and patient as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

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

Maria Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good American breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pavithra

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Exceptionally helpful pleasant staff and a very neat and tidy place. Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent and I was pleasantly surprised with the breakfast selection available at 4:30 a.m.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Venkata Amruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for commuting to airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

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

10/10 Excellent

Gelita

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

Jeffry James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, fresh sheets , good breakfast Close to airport.... Quick check in Comfy beds........
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Staff was very helpful and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and easy parking. Coffee and tea available at all times of the day and night so late night arrivals are accommodated. Good spread for breakfast available from 4am. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Byoungjune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location to use airport. Wonderful staff. Clean. Good to meet young travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

With the airport being approx 45km from capital, this hotel is great if you have a late or early flight. The hotel is clean, spacious, quiet, with, kitchen, dining room, and breakfast being served from 4am. Cannot falt this place. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vlad

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

Start

Near the airport. Clean, spacious and freindly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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

Iceland, first impression

The room was very clean and exceptionally large. There was no TV, but that was ok as we were all zonked from jet lag and being up for 30 hours! The room met all of our needs. The hotel itself was quiet and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023