Start Hostel
4.6
Outstanding(431 Reviews)Hostel in Southern Peninsula Region
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more
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About this hostel
Hostel in Reykjanesbær with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. 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. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. 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. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Map of Southern Peninsula Region
Available Rooms
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
1 Double • 215 ft²
Sleeps 3
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double • 215 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double • 1 Single • 323 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom
2 Double • 484 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Family Room, Private Bathroom
5 Single • 452 ft²
Sleeps 5
+
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
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Reviews
4.6
Outstanding(431 Reviews)4.6
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.
4.6
Hotel is very well. Fast check in, easy, and breakfast is served from 4:00 am. Big and clean rooms with kitchen and big windows. We watched northern lights from there!!! People in front of the hotel smoke drugs... but location to the airport is excellent
4.6
Great place to stay - clean, nice breakfast, good beds, friendly staff.
4.6
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.
4.6
Most friendly and helpful staff.
4.6
The room very clean.
4.6
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.
4.6
Great place to stay near the airport, specially For early flights
4.6
The breakfast was wonderful and the staff friendly and helpful.
4.6
Excellent! They also did our laundry!!
4.6
awesome stay, very close to the airport and they staff was very friendly
4.6
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…
4.6
Neat the airport. A bit noisy. Breakfast was yummy.
4.6
All
4.6
Only here overnight for a flight connection. Super nice and helpful staff. Location to airport was unbeatable.
4.6
I felt very well in this accommodation, very suitable to start and end any journey in Iceland.
4.6
Super nice people at Front desk. Breakfast full of great choices
4.6
Nice breakfast before an early flight!
4.6
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
4.6
Great staff very helpful. Would definitely stay for an extended period when exploring Iceland.
4.6
The staff were excellent and I was pleasantly surprised with the breakfast selection available at 4:30 a.m.
4.6
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‼️‼️‼️
4.6
Clean rooms. Free breakfast starting at 4AM. Friendly staff. Close to airport.
4.6
Great location for commuting to airport
4.6
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.
4.6
The structure is located in the middle of nowhere from the turistic point of view but the kindness of the guest, the clean of the facility, the quality of the service makes this Hoistel a super experience. Very convenient for its location close to the airport.
4.6
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.
4.6
We like the kindness and the space.
4.6
Great breakfast! Very friendly and helpful staff.
4.6
Near the airport. Clean, spacious and freindly
4.6
Staying at Start Hostel was a great experience. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable.
4.6
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
4.6
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.
4.6
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.
4.6
Next to the airport,
4.6
Clean room, fresh sheets , good breakfast
Close to airport....
Quick check in
Comfy beds........
4.6
Perfect
4.6
Very Good proximity to the airport for people who need to catch early flight. Good breakfast.
4.6
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.
4.6
Good American breakfast and friendly staff
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Southern Peninsula Region?
The average price for a rental in Southern Peninsula Region is $138 per night. This rental is $62 above the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Start Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Start Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Start Hostel?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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