This hostel is a 10-minute drive from Keflavík International Airport. It offers breakfast from 03:30 and free Wi-Fi. Facilities include a shared kitchen, TV lounge and terrace. Start Hostel’s rooms offer simple, modern décor and blackout blinds. Guests can choose between rooms with a private bathroom or dormitory facilities. A communal laundry room is also available. Restaurants and a gym are within 5 minutes’ walk, while a children’s playground is found on site. The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is 20 km from Start Hostel Keflavík Airport. The Viking World museum is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
4 single beds
or
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
5 single beds
or
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
or
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lilith
    Ireland Ireland
    Clean and comfortable room, very close To Keflavík airport. And breakfast is served from 4am which is handy for early flights.
  • Pamela
    Spain Spain
    Next to the airport: if you have a flight this hostel is perfect There are buses to Reykjavik 10 mins away from the hostel Very clean, towels available Breakfast included
  • Michal
    Poland Poland
    Guests have a well equipped kitchen for their use. In the room we had a big sink what is unusual and very helpful.
  • Traveller
    Germany Germany
    A very nice one night stay at the Start Hostel. Dorm and kitchen were very clean. Good breakfast with lots of fresh fruit and a wide selection of bread and cereals. Ideal before the flight back home.
  • Qiaomei
    China China
    The breakfast was very good. When we were going to take the early morning plane and needed to leave the hotel at four o'clock, they prepared breakfast for us in advance, so we had breakfast at 3:30 in the morning. This makes us feel at ease and...
  • Rajee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and helpful receptionist. Good location to airport. Free parking and free breakfast.
  • Mira
    Germany Germany
    Extraordinarily nice, flexible and engaged staff. Very clean all over, lovely rooms, very good breakfast, very good location close to the airport - I would always come back: clear recommendation! 🍀
  • Carolina
    Colombia Colombia
    All the staff were incredibly helpful. I arrived very early in the morning, and they allowed me to check in early, which was amazing after a 10-hour travel. The room was spotless and tidy.
  • Ugnius
    Iceland Iceland
    Always good Breakfast is good (starts@4 in the morning!!!) Service is good Staff is good
  • Tony
    Germany Germany
    Warm and had tea and coffee complimentary all day and night long. Cosy and well located near the airport. Great value of money.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Start Keflavík Airport
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Children's playground

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Icelandic
  • Japanese
  • Polish

House rules
Start Keflavík Airport takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

During 1 October - 30 April, check-in is only possible when a time is agreed upon with the property. Please contact Start Keflavik Airport prior to arrival to confirm the time.

Please inform Start Keflavík Airport in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Start Keflavík Airport