Start Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Reykjanesbær hostel

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Living area
Fridge, microwave
Daily continental breakfast (ISK 2200 per person)
Reception
Property grounds

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

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

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

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

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

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Women only

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

Bed in Shared Dormitory, Men only

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

About the area

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).

What's nearby

  • The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Viking World Museum - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Giantess Cave - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Reykjanes Art Museum - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Blue Lagoon - 22 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Loksins Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪elda - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪JOE & THE JUICE - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar - ‬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.

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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

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.

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

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