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Top 10 hotels closest to Stansted Airport - from only £53.40* per night
For the ultimate hassle-free start to your trip, book an airport hotel that's as close to check-in as possible!
Holiday Extras are here to help you find the best airport hotel deal nearest to Stansted Airport, so you don't have to worry about long drives or tackle busy traffic the morning of your flight. With a choice of overnight stays that include on-airport and off-airport hotels that are within minutes of departures.
As market-leaders for 40 years, we negotiate the cheapest airport hotel deals - so you can enjoy great savings when you book today. With prices starting as little as £53.40 per night - we are never beaten on price!
You can also combine your hotel stay together with your airport parking in one easy money-saving package.
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Hotels Nearest Stansted Airport
Stay so close to departures you can roll out of bed and onto the plane ...
Book one of the following great-value stays that are within minutes of the check-in desks. These top 10 deals are available to book as room-only deals or you can combine with your airport parking, in one easy money-saving package.
| Our top 10 hotels closest to Stansted Airport | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Name | Distance | Transfer | Star Rating | Room Only Price* | |
| Radisson Blu | On-airport | 2-5 minute walk | ★★★★ | £78.20 | £128.80 |
| Hampton by Hilton | On-airport | 2-5 minute walk | ★★★ | £89.00 | £124.00 |
| De Salis | 2 miles | 5-minute shuttle | ★★★ | £78.00 | £162.00 |
| Novotel | 2.3 miles | 10-minute shuttle | ★★★★ | £55.20 | £75.00 |
| Holiday Inn Express | 2.6 miles | 5-10 minute shuttle | ★★★ | £37.00 | £119.00 |
| Premier Inn | 2.7 miles | 5-minute shuttle | ★★★ | -- | £100.00 |
| Travelodge | 3.1 miles | 10-15 minute shuttle | ★★★ | £58.00 | £100.00 |
| Ramada | 3.1 miles | 10-15 minute shuttle | ★★★★ | -- | £176.00 |
| Days Inn | 3.2 miles | 15-minute shuttle | ★★★ | £86.00 | £150.00 |
| Ash Barn Annex | 4 miles | 10-15 minute taxi | ★★★ | £59.00 | £74.00 |
1. Radisson Blu
★★★★
(✈ On the airport grounds)
Stays from £78.20 (£128.80 with 1 week's parking)
2. Hampton by Hilton
★★★
(✈ On the airport grounds)
Stays from £89.00 (£124.00 with 1 week's parking)
5. Holiday Inn Express
★★★
(✈ 2.6 miles)
Stays from £37.00 (£119.00 with 1 week's parking)
*The prices listed are correct at time of writing and are subject to change.
For the full selection of hotels we have available, please check out our Stansted airport hotels page.
Hotels Connected to the Terminal
Book your hotel on-site for the ultimate convenient stay!
Take away the hassle of the long drive to the airport the morning of your flight and book a hotel stay that's connected to the terminal and within walking distance of departures. You won't even need to take a shuttle-ride from your hotel to the airport either. What could be easier than rolling out of bed in the morning and walking straight to the terminal?
The on-airport 4-star Radisson Blu hotel and the 3-star Hampton by Hilton are Stansted's closest hotels. With Holiday Extras, you can also book your parking at the same time and both hotels have the option to leave your car at the hotel so, once you're parked, you don't even have to move it.
Closest to the terminal:
With our on-airport Stansted hotels there's no need to worry about traffic. Simply wake up and glide to check-in.
On-airport
* Prices quoted here are correct at the time of writing but are always subject to change according to availability on the dates you require and price fluctuations throughout the year.
Radisson Blu Stansted Airport
The 4-star Radisson Blu at Stansted is one of the two closest hotels to the terminal, so close in fact that it's only a few minutes' walk from check-in via a covered, outdoor walkway.
Enjoy free W-Fi throughout and workout in the Pace health club, with exercise classes and lots of facilities if you want to stay active.
PROS: Health club with spa, pool and gym, choice of three restaurants and contemporary rooms.
Transfers:
2-5 minute walk, via a covered walkway
Best For:
The Radisson Blu is the ideal choice for couples looking forward to a luxury stay. There's a choice of three restaurants for a romantic evening meal serving either Italian, Mediterranean and American food. There's also the Angels' Wine Tower Bar for an after-dinner drink.
Double room including 1 week parking: £78.20*
Hampton by Hilton Stansted
This 3-star hotel is connected to the terminal, so if you're after affordable convenience, then look no further. Only moments away from the check-in desks, you can walk from the Hampton by Hilton hotel to the terminal in around 5 minutes, via a covered walkway.
The Hampton by Hilton boasts stylish and contemporary decor throughout and a range of welcoming features such as a delicious complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
PROS: FREE breakfast, free Fitness Centre and a relaxing bar and lounge on-site.
Transfers:
2-5 minute walk, via a covered walkway
Best For:
With secured parking, The Hampton by Hilton is perfect for those travelling at unsociable hours, including anyone travelling on business, thanks to the convenient 24-hour facilities - including a 24-hour work zone and two boardrooms.
Double room including 1 week parking: £89.00*
Booking a hotel on-airport grounds has its advantages and it's not hard to see why many of our customers love waking up and walking from their hotel room straight to the check-in desks.
Why book an airport hotel that's connected to the terminal?
- No busy Stansted traffic or delays to tackle
- No tiring drives just before your flight
- Only a short walk to check-in
- Top-rated hotel names you can trust
These two on-site hotels both access the terminal via a covered walkway and, whether your overnight stay is before or after your trip, you can rest assured that you are only ever a few minutes from departures.
Stansted Hotel & Parking Deals
Save yourself time as well as money and book your hotel and parking together
We have a comprehensive range of Stansted airport hotels available and many of our great-value deals can be combined with your airport parking, in one convenient package. From hassle-free Meet and Greet packages to budget-friendly Park and Ride options, there are several choices available to suit your parking needs.
If you choose an overnight stay that's further away from the airport then, rather than board a shuttle to the airport, you could book your hotel stay with stress-free Meet and Greet airport parking included - then it's only a few minutes' walk to check-in once you've dropped off your car.
We also provide further money-saving travel deals to help ensure a stress-free trip including:
- Stansted airport lounges
- Stansted airport Fast Track passes
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers
- Foreign currency
Hotels Nearest Stansted - FAQs
You've got the questions and we've got the answers.
Check out our responses to a selection of most frequently asked questions below:
How many terminals does Stansted Airport have?
Stansted Airport has one operating terminal.
Does Stansted Airport have a hotel inside the terminal?
You can access Stansted's main Terminal from two on-airport hotels, the 4-star Radisson Blu and the 3-star Hampton by Hilton.
Is the Hilton hotel close to Stansted Airport?
Yes, the trusted Hampton by Hilton hotel is located on the airport grounds and is within only a few minute's walk from the terminal, via a covered walkway.
How many airport hotels are within walking distance of Stansted?
There are two top-rated hotels you can choose from, with prices starting from just £78.20 per night for a stay at the Radisson Blu hotel, or £89.00 per night to stay at the comfortable Hampton by Hilton hotel. Both hotels are within only a 2-5 minute walk from the check-in desks.
What town is nearest to Stansted Airport?
Bishop's Stortford is the nearest town to Stansted Airport. It takes an average of 13 minutes to travel between the two on train, with a distance of around 4 miles.
What's the cheapest way to travel from London to Stansted?
The cheapest way to travel from London to Stansted Airport (aside from driving) is by taking a bus. This would require a change in Bishop's Stortford train station on-route from London's Victoria bus station. The fastest route to the airport would be travelling by train. Trains depart from London's Liverpool Street station, directly to the airport's train station. There are also more train services provided between London and Stansted than bus services.
Is Stansted's shuttle bus free?
There are free bus transfers within the airport to the terminal, for instance from certain car parks to the Terminal.
How long do I need to arrive at Stansted before my flight?
It's advisable that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of time to check-in and pass through airport security. Fly through security even quicker by booking a Stansted airport Fast Track pass.
How long does Stansted Airport stay open for?
Stansted Airport is open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
*Please note all prices quoted are correct at time of writing and are subject to change according to availability and price fluctuations throughout the year. To check our latest prices for your trip, enter a search at the top of the page.