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Start Hostel

2.0 star property
Start your adventure in style - fuel up on breakfast then explore or unwind by the bar.

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Just a stone's throw from the airport, Start Hostel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and WiFi. Enjoy the playful vibes of this hostel, complete with a playground and bar, while taking advantage of amenities like dry cleaning services and multilingual staff. The helpful staff has left many guests feeling right at home.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is S$183
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

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 Single Beds

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

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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 Single Bed OR 3 Single 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 Single Beds

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

Family Room, Private Bathroom

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Men only

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

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single 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 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Reykjanesbær, Start Hostel is in an area with good airport proximity. The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll and Viking World Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stekkjarkot and Old Garður Lighthouse. Visit our Reykjanesbær travel guide
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Lindarbraut, Southern Peninsula, Reykjanesbær

What's nearby

  • Stekkjarkot
    5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Útsýnissvæði
    6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Viking World Museum
    7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll
    9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Giantess Cave
    11 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Loksins Bar
    12 min drive
  • elda
    9 min drive
  • Keflavik Diner
    12 min drive
  • Jómfrúin
    12 min drive
  • KEF
    7 min drive

About this property

Start Hostel

Hostel near the airport
A terrace, a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Start Hostel. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and a water dispenser
  • A vending machine, secured bike storage and luggage storage
  • A gift shop, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Start Hostel feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • LED light bulbs, communal kitchens and heating

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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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ISK 2200 for adults and from ISK 2200 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Is Start Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Start Hostel?

As of 29 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Start Hostel on 5 Apr, 2026 start from S$183, including 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.

How much is parking at Start Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Start Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Start Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Start Hostel located?

Situated near the airport, this hostel is within 3 miles (5 km) of The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll, Stekkjarkot and Viking World Museum. Útsýnissvæði is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Start Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 492 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean very Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Spacious. Lots of free food items available (left by other guests). Friendly service. Bus stops are within 10 minutes walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All we needed for the last night of our trip. The room was much nicer than I expected. Good value here and right near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kashish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I have stayed for the first time in a shares dorm. It was worth the experience ✨ staff was too Helpful 🙌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Praktisch, gute Busanbindung, nicht die schönste Umgebung aber zweckmäßig
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
J’ai passé une courte nuit à Start hostel car j’avais mon vol à 6h du matin le lendemain. Check in et check out rapides, cuisine partagée assez grande, avec ce qu’il faut. Chambre espacée et lit confortable Idéal Pour une nuit avant de prendre un vol matinal, c’est a 10 min en voiture de l’aéroport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Unterkunft um schnell zum Flughafen zu kommen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dominique

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

Hôtel parfait

C'était notre dernière nuit avant le retour en France L'hôtel nous as surpris par son confort , sa propreté, et surtout par son très bon accueil Les lits sont très confortables, la salle de bain propre le petit déjeuner excellent bref c'était parfait Je note juste un peu de bruit a cause des voisins qui arrivent tard et qui ne respecte pas les autres L'hôtel est a 15 mn a pied du centre de location des camping-car europcar holdur et a 10mn a pied d'un ensemble de restaurant regrouper dans un bâtiment Et 15mn en taxi de l'aéroport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, clean and comfortable room, easy to check in, and excellent morning breakfast option Highly revommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very simple accommodations but perfect if you want to nap during a long layover or before/after a long flight before exploring the rest of the Iceland
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was just an overnight stop on the way to the airport. Although there's no airport shuttle they were happy to arrange a taxi and even arranged for us to share with another guest who was going to the airport at the same time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Babette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a private room with bathroom. Cooking area available, clean room, close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

Perfect for early deparure

Great breakfast with many choices and delicious coffee. Super clean, comfy beds and spacious room. 10 minutes from airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting this to be a regular hostel with shared dorms and things like that but we got our own room which was really great. Checkout was super easy too. I appreciated that the staff doesn’t throw out food and things that people leave in the hostel and it becomes communal property. I wished that breakfast had been complimentary, but I appreciated the free tea and coffee provided. Staff was friendly and patient as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good inconvenient to the airport. Taxi to & from the airport cost as much as the room. It really is not feasible to take public transportation with luggage. Otherwise the place is a fine budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Virkelig venligt personale og gode faciliteter. Kan varmt anbefales.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelentes anfitriones y muy cerca del aeropuerto; si rentas automóvil y lo entregas en el aeropuerto
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute einfache Unterkunft, nicht weit vom Flughafen. Ideal wenn man Mitternacht ankommt. Erstaunlich ruhig.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

I did not know we would have a shared bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Immaculately clean!

The entire facility including the kitchen, room and bathroom, were immaculately spotless! Very happy with the facility. They even coordinated a taxi for me to share on the way to the airport the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Clean and quiet room. Helpful staff. Good breakfast that is available starting a 4:00am. Perfect for the night before a morning flight from KEF.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot by the airport. Super clean room, well run, great breakfast and shuttle to airport. Exceeded our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyudmil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable spacious rooms, very friendly staff. Close to airport, perfect for short stay between connection flihts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025