Name: Start Hostel
Address: Lindarbraut, Keflavik, Keflavik, Keflavik, 235, Iceland
Rating: 9

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Reykjavik Domestic Airport

Start Hostel

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Great people running it. I had booked it not knowing about the volcano issue hours after it erupted. Booking didn’t give me the option to cancel but after contacting the hostel they were very understanding and provided a way to cancel free of charge. Although we didn’t end up staying due to the closing of the blue lagoon (a short drive from the hostel), we will hopefully get to stay here in the future when everything is open again.

Great people running it.

I can’t say enough good things about Start Hostel. I was looking for places near Keflavik airport to crash for a few hours before moving into Reykjavik via the Nap and Go program. After getting quoted more than a hundred euros at multiple locations, Start popped up on my search results in Expedia. I sent them a message through the app and they were super fast to respond. 

Fast forward to my very sleep deprived arrival in Iceland. The room was spotless, the bathrooms were spotless, and they even offered breakfast. All for around $50 USD! I highly recommend this if you’re like me and don’t want to stumble around Reykjavík like a zombie or are just looking for a cheap quality stay in Keflavik.

15/10 would recommend to everyone

Great place to stay. Nearvthe KEF airport.
Room is large, clean and comfortable.

Kitchen and lounge on the second floor is very good, fully equiped with all you need.

Breakfast is variety as European standard.

Check in and check out is very quick.

Great value and near KEF airport

Typical airport hostel, which has exactly what you need (and no more) for a single night before leaving the country.
In the name of truth, the standard of this hostel is more like a 2- or 3-star hotel than of a typical hostel!
Although rooms are spacious, the beds are curiously narrow, but the mattresses are good, so the sleep quality is good - after all.
Breakfast is already served from 4 o'clock in the morning, so even those of us who (sigh!) had to catch a very early flight could have breakfast at the hotel.
Breakfast is a bit basic, but besides bread the quality and variation is OK.
We didn't meet any staff at all other than the receptionist. She was friendly, but indeed on cruise control, so you really had to have your ears perked up to get any of the information.


Nice airport hostel

Don't let the name put you off. It may be billed as a hostel, but in reality it is a very good hotel.  The rooms are excellent value for their price. Clean, large, and full of amenities. The breakfast is very good and has a large selection available at early hours. The staff is nice and helpful. It is handicapped accessible and has an ample parking lot. There is a very nice communal kitchen and game room very nicely furnished. And by the entrance there is a list of all restaurants nearby that deliver. It also goes by the name of Start Keflavik Airport.

The Best for Less

I booked a night here on my way out of town to be close to the KEF airport since my friends were leaving the night before.  The four-bed female dorms are great and the bathroom down the hall was always clean. Towels and linens are provided, as well as a great breakfast starting at 4 am for those trying to grab a bite before an airport pickup. I wish taxis weren't so expensive to go the 7 mins down the road (about 2 miles) -- we were charged 4000 kroners for 2 people (~$30) ... It would be nice if the hostel offered free airport shuttles, even at just set times 2-3x a day. But overall, great option for overnight by the airport and definitely the best budget location/bang for your buck. 

Staff was very helpful & friendly!

Awesome stay, owners and starf amazing people and take care of their guests as if they are family. We felt really welcome. Our car got stuck in snow and a very  helpful guy, Simon, helped us dig up our car in the snowstorm. If we could give more then 5 stars, We would. Also rooms are very spacious and excellent beds. Breakfast is also 5 stars. 
Thank you very much for a pleasant stay. 

Excellent stay, 5 stars!!!

Our flight landed at Keflavik at 4:40 am.  Knowing this ahead of time, we had booked a room at Start Hostel to crash after we picked up our rental car.  The staff was very friendly and helpful.  The room was clean and comfortable and their breakfast was great!  Will absolutely stay here again on a return visit.

Was the perfect place to crash after a long overnight flight

Near the airport, comfy beds, breakfast was fine and replenished, clean rooms, pleasant staff, what's not to like? It's not a 5 star hotel but it doesn't pretend to be. Ideal for early flight departures / late arrivals. Will keep in mind for next time.

Great for what it is.

This is literally 5 minutes drive from Keflavik airport, super convenient for early or late flights and also for exploring the Reykjanes peninsula with its myriad attractions (volcano eruption etc.). Breakfast was the best / most varied I had during my trip and that too served from 3:30 AM (thanks!). Staff very helpful, rooms are nice, facilities shared pantry and living area are spacious and well equipped, bathrooms are clean. Feels like a budget motel and not a hostel, feel it is bit underrated. Loved my stay and would strongly recomment it.

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