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9.2/10Excellent536 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition9.2/10 9.2
Location10.0/10 10.0
Neighborhood7.4/10 7.4
Amenities9.0/10 9.0
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About Start Hostel
When you stay at Start Hostel in Reykjanesbær, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Stekkjarkot and Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark. This hostel is 11. 7 mi (18. 8 km) from Blue Lagoon and 2. 4 mi (3.
8 km) from The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this hostel include a television in a common area and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Start Hostel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
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When you stay at Start Hostel in Reykjanesbær, you'll be near the airport and within a short 5-minute drive from Stekkjarkot. This hostel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Blue Lagoon and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
4:00 PM
Check-in until
11:30 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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Special Instructions
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive key retrieval information. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 2900 for adults and ISK 2900 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
Japanese
English
Icelandic
Polish
Spanish
Nearby attractions
The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Stekkjarkot
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Viking World Museum
4 km / 2.5 mi
Útsýnissvæði
4.8 km / 3 mi
Reykjanes Heritage Museum
6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Duus Hus Cultural Centre
6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Reykjanes Art Museum
6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Giantess Cave
6.5 km / 4 mi
Bridge between Continents
16.5 km / 10.3 mi
Gardur Folk Museum
17 km / 10.5 mi
Garður Lighthouse
17.1 km / 10.6 mi
Old Garður Lighthouse
17.1 km / 10.6 mi
Blue Lagoon
19.8 km / 12.3 mi
Gunnuhver Thermal Springs
22.8 km / 14.1 mi
Kvikan Saltfish Museum
23.3 km / 14.5 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 24
- hostel
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car parkExtra charge
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Car hireExtra charge
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour securityExtra charge
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- Smoke detector
- Lift access
- Shop
- Terrace
- Luggage room
- Dining area
- Towels and bed linenExtra charge
- Bar
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Children playgroundExtra charge
- TV lounge
- Game roomExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
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Room types
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FAMILY ROOM ONE BEDFAMILY ROOM • ONE BEDFAM.1B
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
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- ONE BED
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FAMILY ROOM ONE BED
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- ONE BED
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Room code: FAM.1B
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Double or Twin WITH SHARED BATHROOMDouble or Twin • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBT.FH
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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Double or Twin WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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Room code: DBT.FH
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Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Double or Twin STANDARD
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room code: DBT.ST
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TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMTRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTPL.FH
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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Room code: TPL.FH
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QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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QUADRUPLE STANDARD
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room code: QUA.ST
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TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMTRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTPL.FH-1
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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Room code: TPL.FH-1
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Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- WITH DOUBLE BED
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Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- WITH DOUBLE BED
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Room code: DBT.DB
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TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- TWO BEDS
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TRIPLE TWO BEDS
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- TWO BEDS
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Room code: TPL.2B
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Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- Bed in dormitory
- View / characteristic
- FEMALE ROOM
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Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM
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- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- Bed in dormitory
- View / characteristic
- FEMALE ROOM
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Room code: BED.FA
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Bed in dormitory MALE ROOMBed in dormitory • MALE ROOMBED.MQ
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- Bed in dormitory
- View / characteristic
- MALE ROOM
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Bed in dormitory MALE ROOM
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- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- Bed in dormitory
- View / characteristic
- MALE ROOM
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Room code: BED.MQ
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Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- TWO BEDS
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Double or Twin TWO BEDS
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- TWO BEDS
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Room code: DBT.2B
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Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST-1
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- Bed in dormitory
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Bed in dormitory STANDARD
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- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- Bed in dormitory
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room code: BED.ST-1
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TRIPLE NON SMOKINGTRIPLE • NON SMOKINGTPL.NM
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- NON SMOKING
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TRIPLE NON SMOKING
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- NON SMOKING
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Room code: TPL.NM
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FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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FAMILY ROOM STANDARD
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: FAM.ST
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Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA-1
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- Bed in dormitory
- View / characteristic
- FEMALE ROOM
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Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM
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- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- Bed in dormitory
- View / characteristic
- FEMALE ROOM
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Room code: BED.FA-1
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TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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TRIPLE STANDARD
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: TPL.ST
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FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST-1
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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FAMILY ROOM STANDARD
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room code: FAM.ST-1
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Start Hostel
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Lori
Start Hostel is a great place to stay flying in and out of Keflavik. The staff is great - so helpful. With all of us going in and out, they still keep it so clean.
Shelly
Reasonably priced, clean, convenient to the airport, and exceptionally kind staff
florence
Room was clean. Very convenient to airport.
Paul
The staff at check in was very helpful and informative. Room was clean and comfortable. Easy access to the airport. Continental breakfast was good.
Annie
Nice place to spend night before going home
Stephen
Expedia was wrong that there is no shuttle, and breakfast was not included.
Kalindi
Super helpful staff. Helped with booking things.
Get the breakfast, cheaper than anywhere else and good selection
Get the breakfast, cheaper than anywhere else and good selection
Shanna
I highly recommend this hostel. Staying at a hostel is not something I've done, but this was a lovely experience. The staff are helpful and cheerful and kind. The place is clean and well equipped and filled with homey joy. It was exactly what I needed as a female traveling alone with a long layover in Iceland. I would definitely repeat this experience.
Szymon
I was really surprised by how comfortable the bed was for a hostel, we rested really good after our 7h flight, also very close to the airport highly recommend
gerald
The staff were fantastic, checking in at two am and being greeted enthusiastically. Everything was clean and tidy. The breakfast buffet was quite good and starting at four am is a bonus for anyone leaving early. I would definitely recommend this hotel/hostel.
Anna
Great stay! They have all you need to cook.
Carmen
Clean very Good
Adam
All we needed for the last night of our trip. The room was much nicer than I expected. Good value here and right near the airport.
Kashish
I have stayed for the first time in a shares dorm. It was worth the experience ✨ staff was too Helpful 🙌
Mark
Close to airport, clean and comfortable room, easy to check in, and excellent morning breakfast option
Highly revommend
Highly revommend
Julianna
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
Denise
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
Babette
Clean
James
We stayed in a private room with bathroom. Cooking area available, clean room, close to airport.
Leslie
Perfect for early deparure
Great breakfast with many choices and delicious coffee. Super clean, comfy beds and spacious room. 10 minutes from airport.
Lori Paige
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.
teresa
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.
Otherwise the place is a fine budget hotel.
Carolina
Room was clean. Staff helpful.
Janice
I did not know we would have a shared bathroom.
Janet
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.
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.
Tyann
Perfect spot by the airport. Super clean room, well run, great breakfast and shuttle to airport. Exceeded our expectations
Lyudmil
Clean and comfortable spacious rooms, very friendly staff. Close to airport, perfect for short stay between connection flihts
Glenn
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
Kamil
24 hour check in. Great staff. The breakfast was not that great.
Philipp
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 :)
Gelita
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.
Edward
Excellent service when I arrived late. Comfortable convenient for the airport.
Alona
Good option if you drive
Andrew
Clean and pleasant!
Mark
The staff were incredible and friendly. Didn’t mind me asking a lot of questions and providing some helpful tips for my trip.
Claire
Good
Diem
Very convenient location and helpful staff. Clean beds
Eric
Exceptionally helpful pleasant staff and a very neat and tidy place. Wonderful!
KARIMA
Very convenient, easy to get to, great quality price
xinran
A nice stay
Scott
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.
Jordan
Great stay!
Pavithra
Easy access from airport
Debra
Wonderful stay near the airport. Nice breakfast in the morning.
Kendra
The staff was extremely helpful all around. I had an overnight layover with no service and they ordered my cab to the airport for me. As a heads up, a cab ride to this hostel is rightly $30-40 usd and it is extremely cold both outside and inside the hostel. I’m glad I brought an extra blanket because frankly it felt almost as cold as outside and the blanket provided slides off of your body at night. The rooms are small and there isn’t much room for you to actually place your bag down and gather your things, if you are staying in a 4 bed room like I did, without being in the walkway. They had a pleasant array of breakfast items in the morning. Unfortunately I was allergic to a great bit of what was offered so I couldn’t enjoy it as much as I would’ve hoped.
tandy
We were a little cold
Asbel
Excellent hostel … possibly one of the very best I’ve ever been in. Incredibly clean and says was extremely kind, helpful and sweet.
Jason
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
Charles E. Sullivan
Too small for two people.
Shengbiao
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.
Tim
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
Stacy
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!
adam
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.
J
Most friendly and helpful staff.
Verified traveler
The room very clean.
Christian
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.
Frederico
Great hostel near airport
Great place to stay near the airport, specially For early flights
Brenda
The breakfast was wonderful and the staff friendly and helpful.
LeAnn
Excellent! They also did our laundry!!
Tiffany
awesome stay, very close to the airport and they staff was very friendly
helena
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…
Nancy
Neat the airport. A bit noisy. Breakfast was yummy.
Gisselle
Only here overnight for a flight connection. Super nice and helpful staff. Location to airport was unbeatable.
Catherine Blair
All
aida
Super nice people at Front desk. Breakfast full of great choices
Lindi
Nice breakfast before an early flight!
Michaeline
Alright hostel for a single overnight
I stayed here during a 24 hour layover. I took the 55 bus to the nearest stop (cost about $4) followed by a 10-15min walk. Depending on the weather and how heavy your bags are it's a LONG walk. The rooms were clean but need more outlets. There were only two toilets and two showers for a whole floor to share. The breakfast in the morning is nice (just cold items) and coffee and tea are available all day.
Location-wise there is almost nothing to do in the area. There are two restaurants about 20 minutes away by foot. I consider this alright for a layover but I would not stay here longer than that
Location-wise there is almost nothing to do in the area. There are two restaurants about 20 minutes away by foot. I consider this alright for a layover but I would not stay here longer than that
Zachary
Great staff very helpful. Would definitely stay for an extended period when exploring Iceland.
Karen
The staff were excellent and I was pleasantly surprised with the breakfast selection available at 4:30 a.m.
Tanzania
This is the perfect place to stay at for a layover. I stayed for one night here in a womens dorm. The dorm was as described (a shared room with four beds.) it was a well spent cheap option. I don’t drive so I can say the walkability (if that’s a word) to the grocery store was real nice; though far it was do able. The staff was nice and welcoming. Very helpful when my key wasn’t working as well. I gave area around property a 4/5 cause there wasn’t really much but the scenery was to die for. If I could give someone a rec on where to stay for a layover in Iceland I’d choose this SERIOUS‼️‼️‼️
Fritz
Clean rooms. Free breakfast starting at 4AM. Friendly staff. Close to airport.
Venkata Amruth
Great location for commuting to airport
Kathryn
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.
Arun
This is not a comment about the Start Hostel but about Expedia which seems to have deteriorated dramatically as a service provider in recent month. I went to check in for my stay starting May 28th - 29th and the system booked a room for me for May 27th - 28th. When I attempted to contact Expedia on their Virtual Chat or to Cancel the reservation, the system gave an error and would not let me do the same. Start Hostel was EXCEPTIONAL in trying to help in every way possible.
Get it together Expedia as there are so many competitors - there is little interest in poor systems and customer service in this day and age.
Get it together Expedia as there are so many competitors - there is little interest in poor systems and customer service in this day and age.
Olga
Great breakfast! Very friendly and helpful staff.
Vlad
Start
Near the airport. Clean, spacious and freindly
Kate
We stayed here after an early flight arrival. It is close to the airport and staff was super friendly. They directed us to breakfast so we could eat before we rested. We stayed in a family room so it had two sleeping areas, a bathroom, a table, and a small fridge and sink. The beds were comfortable and it was a great place to nap for the few hours before we went out. We planned to go to the Blue Lagoon but it was closed bc of the volcano so we went into the city I stead and it was an easy drive. We stayed another night and took off for the few minute drive to see the Bridge Between Continents. The furnishings are basic but clean and comfortable. Highly recommend
Mayra
Staying at Start Hostel was a great experience. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable.
Rosie
The owners and staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. They gave us information about the city/ country. They helped me getting in and out of our rental van, provided a step stool as well. I could not thank them enough for their hospitality.
Vanessa
Buena relación precio calidad 👌
Judson
Very near the airport with 24 hour check-in, which was great because we had a late flight and taxis are so expensive in Iceland. Breakfast was also good. Price/checkout was confusing because it is difficult to track price on hotels.com, account for currency in ISK, which fluctuates substantially daily, convert to Euros, then to USD.
Alvaro
Next to the airport,
Justin
Perfect
Jeffry James
Clean room, fresh sheets , good breakfast
Close to airport....
Quick check in
Comfy beds........
Close to airport....
Quick check in
Comfy beds........
changchao dennis
Very Good proximity to the airport for people who need to catch early flight. Good breakfast.
Deborah
We stayed here 1 night on an 18 hour layover. It is close to the airport and was easy to get to late at night after our flight got in. The guy at the front desk was friendly and quick checking us in. The breakfast was adequate and about what we expected. My husband thought the price was a little high, but then we read that Iceland is expensive. So for Iceland it’s probably priced normally. We stayed in a family room that would have slept 5, but our party only had 4. Overall I would stay here again. The beds and pillows were comfortable and we all slept well.
John
It was ok
Patricia
Great location for the airport although you should have a car because taxi transfer is around $25-30 each way. There is a bus stop about 2 blocks away that is cheaper.
Fantastic breakfast which started at 4 AM. Coffee, tea available throughout the day. Also a fridge and kitchen is available in a common area. Shower was nice. This hostel was one of several properties converted from a former NATO base. Start did a nice job making it comfy for all.
Fantastic breakfast which started at 4 AM. Coffee, tea available throughout the day. Also a fridge and kitchen is available in a common area. Shower was nice. This hostel was one of several properties converted from a former NATO base. Start did a nice job making it comfy for all.
CECILIA
Start Hostel is perfectly situated for an overnight stay prior to an early flight at the end of your stay in Iceland.
John
Wonderful location (close to the airport) but a little tricky finding it as the GPS was unable to identify its location. Had to use Google Maps. Staff were all very pleasant and accommodating. Room was large, clean and the bed was comfortable.
Jessica
Brilliant buffet breakfast that started early enough for us the eat before going the airport. Room was clean and comfortable, if a little sparse and dated. Location is very quiet - not much around. Staff at check-in was friendly and helpful. Overall a useful place to stay if you need to near the airport.
Benjamin
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.
Mark
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.
Hormoz
Love it except the google map took us wrong place.
Was hard to find the Hotel.
Service was okay.only one person taking care of everything.Breakfast room service laundry .
And He was very helpful.not too far from the Airport.
Has no shuttles..
Over all one night not too bad to stay here.
Was hard to find the Hotel.
Service was okay.only one person taking care of everything.Breakfast room service laundry .
And He was very helpful.not too far from the Airport.
Has no shuttles..
Over all one night not too bad to stay here.
Verified traveler
Le hostel est au milieu de nul part et le quartier est étrange, mais très pratique pour une première ou dernière nuit proche de l'aéroport. On a trouvé cute le détail de la tête de lit avec les lumières DEL.
sophie
Hygiene. Staff did no wash cups in dishwasher, just let tap water flow lever it
Kathy
Our flight was delayed and we arrived at the property well after midnight but were greeted pleasantly and promptly. Breakfast the next morning was a welcome addition - plenty of choices to get our day started well.
Sophie
Very nice place to stay! Close to the airport, accommodating staff, and yummy free breakfast. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Nicholas
Staff was great Gentlemen at front desk was very helpful! I thought when i booked there would be transportation to and from airport which isnt the case. Its 40 dollars to get back and forth from airport.
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Lindarbraut Southern Peninsula, Reykjanesbær, Iceland
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