Staying near Gatwick Airport can save you time, stress and an expensive taxi ride. Whether you are catching a 5am flight or waiting out a long layover, here is a breakdown of every hotel option, from rooms inside the terminal to shuttle-served properties nearby.
🛫 Hotels inside the terminal
Both hotels below are located inside Gatwick South Terminal, on the landside (before security). There are no airside hotels at Gatwick Airport.
Bloc Hotel
Located on level 3 of the South Terminal, directly opposite the security entrance. Rooms are compact but well designed, with king beds, rain showers and soundproofing. One of the best options if you want the shortest possible walk to departures.
- Inside airport: Yes
- Inside security area: No
- Walkable from terminal: Yes
- Shuttle service: No
- Breakfast hours: -
- Price from: ~£60/night
- Booking.com: 8.3
- Agoda: 8.7
- Expedia: -
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YOTELAIR
Also inside the South Terminal, landside, under a minute from arrivals. Rooms (called cabins) are small but smartly designed, with a SmartBed, rain shower and free WiFi. You can book by the hour or overnight, making it a good option for layovers of any length.
- Inside airport: Yes
- Inside security area: No
- Walkable from terminal: Yes
- Shuttle service: No
- Breakfast hours: 5am to 12pm
- Price from: ~£75/night
- Booking.com: 8.1
- Agoda: -
- Expedia: -
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🚶🏻♂️ Hotels within walking distance
All hotels below are connected to the terminals via covered walkways or are a short walk away. No shuttle needed.
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
Connected to the South Terminal via a covered walkway, about a 3-minute walk. The North Terminal is reachable in around 10 minutes via the free inter-terminal monorail.
- Inside airport: No
- Inside security area: No
- Walkable from terminal: Yes (3-min covered walkway)
- Shuttle service: No
- Breakfast hours: -
- Price from: ~£92/night
- Booking.com: 8.3
- Agoda: -
- Expedia: -
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Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport
Directly connected to the North Terminal via a covered walkway, about a 2-minute walk. Free breakfast is included in the room rate, with early morning options available from 4am.
- Inside airport: No
- Inside security area: No
- Walkable from terminal: Yes (2-min covered walkway)
- Shuttle service: No
- Breakfast hours: 4am to 10:30am
- Price from: ~£73/night
- Booking.com: 8.3
- Agoda: 8.6
- Expedia: 8.5
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Sofitel London Gatwick
Also connected to the North Terminal, about a 3-minute walk. The most upscale option within walking distance, with spacious rooms and a widely praised breakfast.
- Inside airport: No
- Inside security area: No
- Walkable from terminal: Yes (3-min covered walkway)
- Shuttle service: No
- Breakfast hours: 5am to 10:30am
- Price from: ~£78/night
- Booking.com: 8.6
- Agoda: 8.7
- Expedia: -
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Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
A budget-friendly option a 5-minute walk from the North Terminal. No frills but consistently well rated, and a good value breakfast is available from 5am.
- Inside airport: No
- Inside security area: No
- Walkable from terminal: Yes (5-min walk)
- Shuttle service: No
- Breakfast hours: 5am to 10:30am
- Price from: ~£55/night
- Booking.com: 8.8
- Agoda: -
- Expedia: -
🚌 Hotels with shuttle service
These hotels are not within walking distance but offer shuttle connections to the terminals via the Gatwick Hoppa bus or their own service.
Courtyard by Marriott London Gatwick Airport
About a 10-minute walk from the South Terminal, though most guests use the Gatwick Hoppa bus, which stops at the hotel and connects to both terminals every few minutes (£5.25 per person per journey).
- Inside airport: No
- Inside security area: No
- Walkable from terminal: Possible (10-min walk)
- Shuttle service: Yes (Gatwick Hoppa, £5.25/person)
- Breakfast hours: -
- Price from: ~£97/night
- Booking.com: 8.3
- Agoda: -
- Expedia: -
Radisson RED London Gatwick Airport
A stylish 4-star hotel with its own shuttle service running every 45 minutes between 4am and midnight (£5 per person, 10 to 15-minute journey). A good option if you want something more design-forward than the standard airport hotel.
- Inside airport: No
- Inside security area: No
- Walkable from terminal: No
- Shuttle service: Yes (own shuttle, £5/person, every 45 min, 4am to midnight)
- Breakfast hours: -
- Price from: ~£75/night
- Booking.com: 8.3
- Agoda: -
- Expedia: -
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Holiday Inn London Gatwick Airport
Connected to both terminals via the Gatwick Hoppa bus (£4.50 per person). A reliable mid-range option with a full breakfast available from £12 when booked in advance.
- Inside airport: No
- Inside security area: No
- Walkable from terminal: No
- Shuttle service: Yes (Gatwick Hoppa, £4.50/person)
- Breakfast hours: -
- Price from: ~£55/night
- Booking.com: 8.5
- Agoda: -
- Expedia: -
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Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
The most budget-friendly option on this list. Connected to both terminals via the Gatwick Hoppa bus (£4.50 per person). Free breakfast is included.
- Inside airport: No
- Inside security area: No
- Walkable from terminal: No
- Shuttle service: Yes (Gatwick Hoppa, £4.50/person)
- Breakfast hours: -
- Price from: ~£27/night
- Booking.com: 7.8
- Agoda: 7.9
- Expedia: 7.2
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