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Start Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Reykjanesbær hostel

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Living area
Front of property
Fridge, microwave
Interior
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Lindarbraut, Southern Peninsula, Reykjanesbær
  • Viking World Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Giantess Cave
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Blue Lagoon
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Private Bathroom

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Women only | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Men only | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Reykjanesbær

Near the airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Reykjanesbær hostel, you'll find Stekkjarkot and The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll. Viking World Museum and Útsýnissvæði are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Viking World Museum - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Reykjanes Art Museum - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Giantess Cave - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Blue Lagoon - 18 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Loksins Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mathus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Start Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Reykjanesbær hostel
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.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

English, Icelandic, Japanese, Polish, Spanish

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  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 770 reviews
The price is $94
includes taxes & fees
$78 per night
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Kef Guesthouse by Keflavík airport

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Start Hostel to the airport?

Start Hostel is 4.7 mi (8-min drive) away from the Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Start Hostel?

As of Apr 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Start Hostel on Apr 28, 2025 start from $119.49, 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.

Does Start Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Start Hostel.

Does Start Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Start Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of ISK 2200 for adults and ISK 2200 for children. It's available every day from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Start Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Start Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Start Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Start Hostel have a pool?

Start Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Start Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Start Hostel to downtown Reykjanesbær?

Start Hostel is 2.4 mi away from Reykjanesbær.

Start Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 448 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

KARIMA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, easy to get to, great quality price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

xinran, Okemos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zixuan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pavithra

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Portland

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

6/10 Okay

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

tandy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were a little cold
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asbel, Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel … possibly one of the very best I’ve ever been in. Incredibly clean and says was extremely kind, helpful and sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

6/10 Okay

Charles E. Sullivan

Too small for two people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shengbiao

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederico

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

Great hostel near airport

Great place to stay near the airport, specially For early flights
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024