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Reviews of Start Keflavík Airport

Lindarbraut 637, 235 Keflavík, Iceland

#2 of 12 hotels in Keflavík

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1313 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location is obviously not the best but a good starting point. Price a little too high for a hostel

    Good if you want to rent a car or sleep the first night after the flight in iceland. Good breakfast. Nice first night

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it's not that I didn't like. bit uncomfortable on the shared toilet

    the staff and facilities are really good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not related to th property itself, but the area... there's not much to do around the place. It's convenient if you have an early flight and don't wanna travel from Reykjavik, not if you want to walk around.

    Huge place, clean rooms and toilets, kitchen for guests and café. Receptionist was kind and left me check in a bit earlier, much appreciated 🙌🏼 Breakfast was more than I expected, too many options on the buffet! And everything was fresh. I would stay there again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    10
    Arrived at 10pm- took a taxi to Start Hostel. Very easy check in, friendly staff. Next mornings breakfast was perfect an
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and the rooms were exactly what we had hoped.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Clean, spacious and comfy. They had the crib ready for our little one and there were also kid toys to keep him entertained in the common rec room. Breakfast was available early so we could eat before we departed for our morning flight.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    10
    It's a simple and a good option to stay for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    none

    Close to airport, quite, comfortable, good breakfast included - all I needed to have an overnight rest.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The whole space was bright and inviting with each bed hahing a reading light. No bunks, so ko anxiety about getting the bottom bunk. There were plenty of spaces for sitting and relaxing, and the receptionist was most helpful when it came to organising a taxi to the airport and finding a share ride.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    9.0
    good loacation for airport departures or arrivals
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    clean, quiet and good breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Decent place fairly close to airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Booking 3 people in a 4 person room that are all there early, I had to get up at 6am but then they put one person coming in at 3am.

    Great breakfast, smallish but clean room with own bathroom was nice. Bus to airport is 10 min walk away but still 20 min to airport.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    9.0
    Good stay near the airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - there is nothing around to walk to (no supermarket, restaurant, ...) - doors were very hard to open (everyone in our room struggled with it)

    - near the airport - good guest kitchen, lots of free food from previous travelers - breakfast (starts early, good selections, ...) - dorm room (4 people) had a good size and a table (good to organize your bag before departure) - enough parking spaces - lockers

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    10
    Can recommend when you need an accommodation close to the Airport, good value for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location 10 min from Airport, good breakfast included, nice and friendly staff, comfy room with shared facilities

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well being place,friendly staff,remarkable breackfast,attractive p rice and airport Transfer,

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice. Breakfast was excelente and all the facilities.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    10
    Perfect and simple place to stay if you have early flight out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 3 Children) with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None.

    As a family with small kids, we have booked family room with private bathroom. The room and bathroom was super clean. We were afraid of the noise from close by airport and no noise went to the room. With the breakfast served from 4:00 is the perfect place to stay if you have early flight. The receptionist booked a taxi for us without any trouble.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    9.0
    Great Hostel, friendly staff. I would love to go back in the future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The coffee

    The room was very clean, sheets, towels everything was very clean. The bed and the pillow are very comfortable. I arrived at 8:30 pm and the Receptionist was there smiling and welcoming me, I had a warm shower in a clean bathroom. the other girls in the room were very quite, The breakfast was decent. when i needed a taxi they called a local honest taxi driver who charged me a fixed fee.I recommend the hostel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very clean and had everything I needed for a no fuss stay. The breakfast was great and started early in the morning so I could fuel up before an early flight.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The double bed was 2 twins joined together , so it wasn’t super comfortable for 1 adult and 2 kids for whoever was in the middle

    Breakfast was really good. Haven’t seen such a spread in any airport hotel. There were different kinds of cereal ( a gluten free one in a separate container), different kinds of bread, muffins, sliced pound cake, oatmeal , fruits, skyr and coffee/tea/juice The room and shared bathroom were extremely clean and well maintained

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of sounds from the planes

    Nice location near the airport

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    10
    Highly recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can’t find anything what not to like

    Very clean , comfortable bed and good shower . Breakfast was tasty good selection, staff are very friendly thanks for Szymon and the lady Ioana or Irina ( sorry not sure) . They have shared kitchen lot of equipment, pizza oven ( you can buy pizza and bake yourself) there is beer ,pot noodles , crisps and many more . Breakfast is 4am to 9am but hot beverages all available all day ( tea , coffee , hot chocolate…) breakfast have juices , bread , cheese , salami , egg , bread spreads , fruits , etc . You can book a taxi for available every 30min for 2250 local money per person they book for you just let them know in advance. If you choose to take buss is number 55 but it’s coming quiet rear specially Sunday it’s only from 12pm so better book taxi with them . Highly recommended this place very cozy clean and friendly!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    10
    Excellent airport hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Warm welcome from a friendly receptionist who immediately booked our transport to the airport for the next morning at a very reasonable fixed price of 4,500isk. Small shop at Reception plus well-equipped kitchen with helpful basics such as olive oil; all enabled us to eat a meal there despite arriving late in the evening. Quality, full-range buffet breakfast, freshly-prepared, from 4-9.30am, which helped considerably with an early flight. Overall, an excellent end to our stay in Iceland.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for a night before catching a flight
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The nearest food place was a 10 min walk from the hostel, though the lobby did sell some snacks to get you through the day/night. You can also order delivery, so it really isn't that bad.

    I liked how close it was to the airport and how accessible it was. The staff showed me how to get to the bus stop and catch the bus to the airport, which was a 20 min ride. The breakfast was great! The bed was comfy. The shared bathroom was very clean and private, which I loved. And every bed had a side table and a bed lamp. Overall, it was a lovely last night stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think all is good and possible the small improvement is to put a label on each of breakfast foods, as I can not eat beef hence I am quite worried.

    The staff is very helpful and friendly. When I arrive around 2 pm, the room yet ready, and she is welcome me to take a tea break at their cafe. After 5 to 10 mins, quickly come to me, and the room is ready. I am unexpected the room is clean and warm, not like dorm I stay before. Lastly, their breakfast is the best. They have a lot of choices, and all it is to keep on to refill from time to time.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    10
    A welcome to Iceland
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was rather remote from any restaurants and convenience stores. It was necessary to purchase short-term food supplies while in town.

    Both Joanna and Margaret were very kind and helpful. I have never stayed at a hostel. This was an excellent introduction and has set the bar very high for me.

    Stayed in September 2024

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