Visiting London and England? Here are our top tips on where to stay near London Heathrow airport!
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The capital of the United Kingdom and England’s largest city, London is a vast megalopolis of 8.9 million inhabitants. London is Europe’s most visited city, ahead of Paris, with over 17 million tourists a year. So, logically, travelers flock to one of London’s six major airports: London Heathrow. The latter welcomed 80.126 million passengers in 2018, making it Europe’s leading airport in terms of passenger numbers, ahead of Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle (72.2 million passengers).
Does your flight leave early the next day or late at night? No time to get to the airport from downtown London? You might want to consider booking a hotel close to the airport! Here are our tips on where to stay near London Heathrow airport before your flight!
Is London Heathrow airport open at night?
Spending the night at an airport can be a necessity if you have a late-night or early-morning flight. It’s also a great way to save on an expensive hotel night when you’re on a tight budget.
It’s hardly a surprise that London Heathrow airport is one of the world’s most important transit points, and is open 24 hours a day. Equip yourself with a good sleeping bag, a pillow if you have one, and try to find a place for yourself on a bench or in a café. Stay close to your luggage. If you prefer a comfortable night’s sleep, however, we recommend that you aim for the airport hotels.
Hotels near London Heathrow airport
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Want to avoid sleeping in the London Heathrow terminal? Here’s our selection of hotels near the airport.
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Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminal 2 and 3
When you book a night at the Hilton Garden Inn, you couldn’t be closer to the airport, as it’s located directly within London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, a gym, restaurant, bar, 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi. A continental breakfast awaits you in the morning, just a few steps from your flight check-in counter.
Aerotel T3 London Heathrow
Looking for a hotel near London Heathrow airport? The editors of Generation Voyage have come up with one right in the airport! Aerotel T3 London Heathrow is located in Terminal 3, two minutes from Terminal 2. The hotel reception is open 24 hours a day. So you can come in at any time of the day or night. The hotel offers rooms with en-suite bathroom and shower. Guests are also provided with free toiletries. A continental or à la carte breakfast is served every morning.
Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
The Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel is one of the closest hotels to London Heathrow Airport. Just five minutes from the airport’s three terminals, the hotel offers luxury services: a wellness club (sauna, massage, hammam), a restaurant and cocktail bar, a café, 710 air-conditioned, refurbished rooms with en suite bathrooms. Rooms also feature a refrigerator and free Wi-Fi connection, so you can feel right at home. A 24-hour airport shuttle service is provided by the hotel for an additional fee.
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
The Leonardo Hotel is just five minutes from London Heathrow Airport. It features a gym, restaurant and private shuttle service (at an additional cost). It offers air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi (30 minutes per person in public areas). A menu of international cuisine awaits you in the hotel restaurant adjoining the bar. Private parking is available (£12 per day).
Park Inn by Radisson London Heathrow
This hotel is just 500 meters from Terminals 1 and 3 at London Heathrow Airport. The Park Inn Radisson offers guests spacious rooms and free high-speed wi-fi. The hotel also features a gym with indoor pool and weight training equipment. A shuttle service is available for guests.
A little extra: the TV in your room displays flight departure times in real time. You’ll have easy access to the latest flight information. Private parking is available on site for £15 per day.
Where to stay near London Heathrow airport?
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Are hotels near London Heathrow airport fully booked? Don’t panic: there are several towns around the terminals where you can book hotel rooms!
Harlington
Harlington is a London suburb just north of the airport. Here you’ll find several hotels to stay near London Heathrow airport. It’s a historic town, first mentioned in the 9th century! You’ll be 21.9 kilometers from Central London, departing from Hayes & Harlington station. Buses 81, 90, 111, 140, 222, 285 and H98 take you from the center to the airport.
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Hatton
Can’t sleep in the airport? Here’s an area to sleep near London Heathrow Airport: Hatton. The community is served by the London Underground at Hatton Cross Station. You’ll be just a few minutes from Terminals 2 and 4.
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Cranford
To the east of the airport, Cranford is also home to a number of hotels where you can book a night’s sleep close to London Heathrow Airport. The town is surrounded by green spaces and the River Crane.
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Where to park near London Heathrow airport?
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Need to park at London Heathrow airport? Here are the official airport parking lots:
- Short Stay,
- Long Stay,
- Business,
- Mett & Greet,
- Pod Parking,
- Valet Parking.