The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Viking World Museum - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
Garður Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
Blue Lagoon - 25 min drive - 26.0 km
Getting around
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 1 min drive
Restaurants
Loksins Bar - 9 min drive
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar - 6 min drive
Mathus - 9 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 6 min drive
KFC - 6 min drive
About this property
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF
Hotel near the airport
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
A front-desk safe, a computer station, and luggage storage
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Daily continental breakfast available 4:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Aura
Family friendly
In-room crib
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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1 building
7 floors
Built in 2012
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 40
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person
Early check-in fee: EUR 40 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Airport Hótel Smári Hotel
Airport Hotel Aurora Star
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF
Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF Hotel
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Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 856 out of 1493 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 456 out of 1493 reviews
8 - Good
456
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1493 reviews
6 - Okay
121
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1493 reviews
4 - Poor
33
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1493 reviews
2 - Terrible
27
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
Very easy access to the airport terminal, very friendly staff, rooms comfortable
Ricardo
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
Nice hotel, very convenient.
Simon
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Excellent location adjacent to airport for very early flights.
Diane
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
Within walking distance of airport.
John
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
NIce hotel to stay for an overnight
Althea
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Right at the airport. Convenient for access to rental vehicles. Great breakfast and staff. Altogether a convenient and great place to stay for airport access.
Steven
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
A bit pricey for the accommodations
J.Scott
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Excellent location , 4-min walk only from the airport. Breakfast is very good
Emilie
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Convenient and great staff. The rooms are modern and well maintained.
Ronnie
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
This hotel was clean, convenient, quiet and had a very pleasant staff. The breakfast included was excellent. Very satisfying experience.
Mary
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
Very, very convenient to airport. Felt safe and the breakfast was great. Many selections and nicely done.
Staff was helpful with questions.
diane s
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10
Located next to the airport, walkable to check in. Breakfast was good, lots of options to choose from. The room was quiet but the beds were a little soft.
Barbara
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Sooo convenient for airport, was also incredibly clean and great breakfast
Sophia
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
Quite expensive, with limited food options, but convenient for the airport
Jon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Great location for early flight
Heather
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10
The only thing good about the property is its location to the airport. Very easy if you just need a bed before an early flight
Blaine
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
So convenient!!
Gregory
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Close to airport! Late check-out available and breakfast included. A bit on the pricier end but spacious room and convenience to airport saves other transportation costs.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
Easy walk from airport and very easy walk to the car rental.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
What a great place. Perfect location in the staff were the friendliest people ever.
Clinton
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Wish the break
Olivia
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
If you’re looking for a hotel two minutes from the airport, that’s it!!!
lidia
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
This was a great option when I had a last-minute flight issues. Walkable from the airport, quiet, and a quick check-in at midnight - I appreciated having a place to rest.
Joshua
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Very friendly staff for airport hotel
Tony
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
Convenient for airport.
Dining is poor. All chips, fried food and high salt.