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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Women only
323 square feet
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Bed in Shared Dormitory, Men only
323 square feet
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Triple Room, Non Smoking
322 square feet
1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed 3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room, Private Bathroom
452 square feet
5 Twin Beds 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom
484 square feet
2 Double Beds 4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
Room with view
215 square feet
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
323 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed 3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
215 square feet
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Hostel in Reykjanesbær with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

When you stay at Start Hostel in Reykjanesbær, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark and Stekkjarkot. This hostel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Blue Lagoon and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hostel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Start Hostel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Reykjanesbær hostel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff.

Start Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Water dispenser
  • Elevator
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Free breakfast
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Shared microwave
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 24
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Multilingual staff
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • Icelandic
  • Polish

Room Amenities

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.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Roll-in shower
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 4:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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 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. Contactless check-out is available.

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 1

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

Hotel Names

  • Start Hostel Keflavik
  • Start Hostel
  • Start Keflavik
  • Start Hostel Reykjanesbær
  • Start Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Start Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjanesbær

We should mention

Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Contactless check-out is available.

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