START Hostel building near Keflavík Airport in Iceland

Start your Iceland adventure at START

A well equipped and spacious Hotel & Hostel just 8 km from Keflavík International Airport — the perfect first and last night of your trip to Iceland.

Why guests choose START

Clean, comfortable and spacious facilities with modern comforts — designed for solo travellers, families and groups alike.

  • 8 km from the airport

    An 8-minute drive from the international terminal at Keflavík Airport.

  • 24-hour front desk

    Late-night arrivals and 04:00 breakfast for the earliest departures.

  • Accessibility

    The whole facility is equipped to meet the needs of movement impaired guests.

  • Private & shared rooms

    Doubles, triples, family rooms and 4-bed dorms — linen included.

  • Communal kitchen

    A spacious, well equipped kitchen and a sitting room. Breakfast available at extra charge.

  • Free WiFi everywhere

    Wireless internet in all areas, at no extra cost.

  • Optional services

    Breakfast, laundry service and transfer assistance available on request.

  • Family friendly

    Playground and playroom access for the youngest travellers.

  • Free parking

    Park right by the entrance — handy for rental cars and road trips.

A bright twin room at START Hostel with white linen and reading lights

Rooms for every traveller

Private bathrooms in most rooms, large family rooms sleeping up to five, and single beds in 4-bed dormitories with a private locker per guest. Bed linen and towels are always included, and every bed has its own reading light.

Check-in from 16:00, check-out before 11:00 — later on request.

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What guests are saying

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 565 Google reviews.

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  • Loved this place. The employees were great, and it is an excellent place to recuperate. The bed I slept in was the most comfortable ever! They also helped me arrange my early morning taxi. They have a very comfortable lounge and the entire property was exceptionally clean. Loved it and will be back.

    Carolynne B.
  • Great location near the airport. Clean, quiet, spacious. Found out that the building and area was the old US military base. Glad they are reusing some of the buildings that were abandoned. The hotel was the lodging for airman.

    113trishs
  • Staff was incredibly kind. We actually booked a hotel next door, and they saw us standing in the rain waiting to get into our hotel — they were kind enough to come out in the rain and let us know the hotel we were trying to get into was closed for the night. They saved us!

    Sarah Failla
  • If you want a hotel close to the airport, this is my latest find just 10 minutes away. Clean spacious quiet rooms, comfortable bed, friendly management. Simple breakfast. Despite being right off the runways, I couldn't hear a sound.

    Scott S

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Lindarbraut 637, 262 Reykjanesbær, Iceland