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 12 mi from Start Hostel Keflavík Airport. The Viking World museum is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular 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 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
4 twin beds
or
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
5 twin beds
or
3 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
or
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
or
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United States United States
    My room included a nice bathroom. The bed was super comfortable and the comforter and sheets were a great quality. The breakfast was very extensive in terms of choices of things that I like like several types of mucusly and granola along with...
  • Laurie
    United States United States
    Excellent location and price; clean and spacious room; great breakfast complete!
  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    7 min from the airport, with Free parking, breakfast good and they have a kitchen guest if you want to use it
  • Jaime
    United States United States
    Breakfast was delicious and filling. They had OJ, apple juice, coffee, milk, pastries, cereals, cold cuts, yogurt. There was a very good selection
  • Surosh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything 10/10 facilities, cleanliness, staff is friendly. Must recommend this place
  • Miguel
    Mexico Mexico
    Great place for your first day at Iceland. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen is big. The breakfast was great.
  • M
    Marilynn
    United States United States
    Was over 3 1/2 hours late (at night) and the desk fella was so nice and helpful. Day desk staff was excellent as well and didn't mind my talking her ear off! Food was great, couldn't resist a couple of the sweets like I should, but it was worth...
  • Victoria
    United States United States
    It was perfect for our group of three. It’s close to the airport and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
  • E
    Ethan
    United States United States
    Exceedingly clean bathroom, especially considering that our bathroom was shared between us and another room. The complementary breakfast was the best that I have ever had from any hotel I've stayed at. We would definitely be happy to visit this...
  • Jacob
    United States United States
    very clean. the room had a kitchen and table which is uncommon in a hostel. also uncommon was that the room had real beds, not bunk beds. it felt safe.

Area info

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

Most popular amenities

  • 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

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Playground

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

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

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

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

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

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • 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

  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • 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 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Start Keflavík Airport