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Start Hostel

2.0 star property

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Daily continental breakfast (ISK 2200 per person)
Reception
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Staircase
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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
  • The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Viking World Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Giantess Cave
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • 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 Twin 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 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 3 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin 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 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin 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 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom

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

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Men only

Shared Dormitory, Men only

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

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About this property

Start Hostel

Hostel in Reykjanesbær with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
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 refrigerator in a common area, and dry cleaning are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Start Hostel offers 24 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the 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 daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 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 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 available

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: approximately ISK 2200 for adults and 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.
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.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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