Consider a stay at Start Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
13 reviews
(13 reviews)
20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom
45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
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Family Room, Private Bathroom
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
42 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
5 Twin Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Men only
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
4 Twin Beds
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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Women only
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
10 reviews
(10 reviews)
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
4 Twin Beds
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Triple Room, Non Smoking
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
About the neighborhood
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 Garður Lighthouse. Visit our Reykjanesbær travel guide
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 like:
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and secured bicycle storage
A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Start Hostel boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping
As of 24 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Start Hostel on 1 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 445, 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
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?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Start Hostel located?
Situated near the airport, this hostel is within 3 mi (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 select 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Spotless. Cheap. Extremely comfortable bed. Duvet/comforter was thick and good quality, had an excellent sleep before my flight. Kind and helpful staff. Couldn’t want anything more.
I was really surprised by how comfortable the bed was for a hostel, we rested really good after our 7h flight, also very close to the airport highly recommend
Great place to stay for an early flight. We were only there for one night in order to catch an early flight from Keflavík but the room was clean, beds were very comfortable, staff was friendly, and the shared kitchen space was useful. We had a three person room with a shared bathroom and the bathroom was just shared with one other room instead of the whole floor which was nice. We would definitely stay there again.
I highly recommend this hostel. Staying at a hostel is not something I've done, but this was a lovely experience. The staff are helpful and cheerful and kind. The place is clean and well equipped and filled with homey joy. It was exactly what I needed as a female traveling alone with a long layover in Iceland. I would definitely repeat this experience.
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.
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