A modern and stylishly designed hotel located just 3 kilometers from Keflavík International Airport, making it Iceland's most convenient transit and layover property. Rooms feature contemporary Scandinavian design, blackout curtains for shift-worker convenience, and free shuttle service to and from the airport. The hotel serves as an excellent first or last night base for Iceland itineraries, with Blue Lagoon transfers available.
Hotel KEF sits on Hafnargata in Keflavík, about three kilometers and a five-minute drive from Keflavík International Airport, making it one of the most convenient transit hotels on the Reykjanes Peninsula for early flights or arriving red-eye. The building has been fully renovated with a contemporary Scandinavian design, replacing an older property while keeping the family-owned management that has run it for decades, giving it a more polished feel than a typical airport hotel without losing a local, personal character. Rooms span Standard, Superior, and Family categories, finished with clean-lined Nordic furnishings and blackout curtains aimed squarely at travelers on odd sleep schedules or shift-style itineraries. The on-site KEF Restaurant is one of the more popular dining spots in Reykjanesbær, complemented by a cozy café and the Diamond Lounge bar for cocktails and quieter evenings. Wellness facilities include a fitness center and a health club with spa-style amenities, a rarity among airport-adjacent hotels in the area. Service centers on transit convenience: 24-hour reception, a free airport shuttle, and bookable transfers to the Blue Lagoon make it a practical first- or last-night base for bracketing an Iceland itinerary. The combination of proximity to KEF, solid dining, and fitness facilities suits both leisure travelers minimizing airport-day stress and business travelers passing through the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Room types
- Standard
- Superior
- Family Room
Amenities
- airport shuttle
- restaurant
- bar
- free parking
- fitness center
- 24-hour reception
Location
Hafnargata 57, 230 Reykjanesbær
63.9755, -22.6014 View on map
Highlights
- About three kilometers from Keflavík International Airport with a free shuttle
- KEF Restaurant, a well-regarded dining spot in Reykjanesbær
- On-site fitness center and health club
- Blackout curtains suited to early flights and shift-style travel schedules
Tips for visiting
- Book the airport shuttle time slot in advance for early departures
- Ask about Blue Lagoon transfer packages if bracketing a flight with a soak
- Request a room away from the road-facing side for a quieter stay
- Useful as a first-night base to avoid a late drive into Reykjavík after landing