Start Hostel

Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

9.2

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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Southern Peninsula Region

Nearby attractions

The Icelandic Punk Museum

37.4 mi

Árbær Open Air Museum

41.1 mi

Hljómskála Park

36.9 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

37.4 mi

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

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 1 Single • 323 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

2 Double • 484 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room, Private Bathroom

5 Single • 452 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Start Hostel

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9.2

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

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Southern Peninsula Region

Nearby attractions

The Icelandic Punk Museum

37.4 mi

Árbær Open Air Museum

41.1 mi

Hljómskála Park

36.9 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

37.4 mi

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

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 1 Single • 323 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

2 Double • 484 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room, Private Bathroom

5 Single • 452 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.2

Outstanding(431 Reviews)

5.0

Oct 2024

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.

5.0

Sep 2024

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

6.0

Sep 2024

Too small for two people.

8.0

Sep 2024

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.

10.0

Sep 2024

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

10.0

Aug 2024

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!

8.0

Aug 2024

Great place to stay - clean, nice breakfast, good beds, friendly staff.

5.0

Aug 2024

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.

10.0

Aug 2024

Most friendly and helpful staff.

5.0

Aug 2024

The room very clean.

5.0

Aug 2024

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.

10.0

Aug 2024

The breakfast was wonderful and the staff friendly and helpful.

5.0

Aug 2024

Great place to stay near the airport, specially For early flights

10.0

Jul 2024

Excellent! They also did our laundry!!

10.0

Jul 2024

awesome stay, very close to the airport and they staff was very friendly

5.0

Jul 2024

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…

10.0

Jul 2024

Neat the airport. A bit noisy. Breakfast was yummy.

10.0

Jun 2024

All

10.0

Jun 2024

Only here overnight for a flight connection. Super nice and helpful staff. Location to airport was unbeatable.

8.0

Jun 2024

I felt very well in this accommodation, very suitable to start and end any journey in Iceland.

10.0

Jun 2024

Super nice people at Front desk. Breakfast full of great choices

10.0

Jun 2024

Nice breakfast before an early flight!

3.0

Jun 2024

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

10.0

Jun 2024

Great staff very helpful. Would definitely stay for an extended period when exploring Iceland.

10.0

Jun 2024

The staff were excellent and I was pleasantly surprised with the breakfast selection available at 4:30 a.m.

10.0

Jun 2024

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‼️‼️‼️

10.0

Jun 2024

Clean rooms. Free breakfast starting at 4AM. Friendly staff. Close to airport.

10.0

Jun 2024

Great location for commuting to airport

5.0

May 2024

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.

10.0

May 2024

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.

10.0

May 2024

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.

10.0

May 2024

We like the kindness and the space.

10.0

Apr 2024

Great breakfast! Very friendly and helpful staff.

5.0

Apr 2024

Near the airport. Clean, spacious and freindly

10.0

Apr 2024

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

5.0

Apr 2024

Staying at Start Hostel was a great experience. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable.

10.0

Feb 2024

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.

4.0

Dec 2023

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.

10.0

Nov 2023

Next to the airport,

10.0

Nov 2023

Perfect

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 $194 per night. This rental is $9 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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Start Hostel

Hostel in Southern Peninsula Region

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Southern Peninsula Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Start Hostel

Hostel in Southern Peninsula Region

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Southern Peninsula Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Southern Peninsula Region?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Start Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Start Hostel?

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