Attracting 15 million tourists a year, London remains a top tourist destination in the world. This capital city offers a vibrant arts and culture experience, with a music scene that is still alive.
If you are wondering about where to stay while flying to/from London Stansted, you will be pleased to know that the vincinity of the airport offers different accommodation options that you can pick and choose. The choice of accommodation you choose will depend on the nature of your stay, the number of people being accommodated and of course your budget.
There are no hostels located really close by, instead look for cheap hotels near Stansted Airport such as the Premier Inn or Days Inn Hotel (see below).
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What are the Best hotels near Stansted Airport?
1. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport ★★★★
Distance to Airport: 2 minutes walk to terminal
Walking Distance, Top Hotel, Restaurant, Parking
2. Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport ★★★
Distance to Airport: 5 minutes walk
Walking Distance, Very Popular Hotel, Good Value
3. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport ★★★
Distance to Airport: 7 minutes by shuttle
Budget Friendly (Affordable), Shuttle, Parking
4. Days Inn London Stansted Airport ★★★
Distance to Airport: 10 minutes by taxi/shuttle
Cheap Hotel, Free Parking, Family Rooms
Cheap properties for the night
London Stansted airport area offers lots of cheap accommodation for holiday makers such as hostels, hotels and b&b places, all close to the airport. You can also expect to find public transport readily available in the Stansted area to assist with shuttle transfers.
There is a large variety of establishments to choose from. Check budget friendly hotels in the area which offer various catering options, including halaal, Kosher and vegetarian. General facilities inside the room include drink making stations, bar fridges, TV, telephone, central heating and en suites.
Most of these hotels offer currency exchange facilities, room service and night porters. Most places accept credit and debit cards. Many establishments are conveniently situated near shopping facilities, restaurants and of course popular tourist attractions.
Hostels are an alternative accommodation option if you are traveling on a budget. You get a share a room with several other guests and if you are quite the social butterfly and enjoy meeting new people, hostels are a great accommodation option.
Bed and breakfast options are great for those who are on business trips and will not be staying long or spending length hours at the b&b.
There is a good range of three- and four-star hotels and motels in the Stansted airport area for both leisure or business travellers. A very popular hotel located close by is 3 star Express by Holiday Inn, ideally located within 5 minutes of London Stansted Airport terminals via the hotel transfer bus.
If you are looking for a more luxurious hotel accommodation check out luxury 4 star Radisson Blu Hotel or deluxe Hilton London Stansted airport. The luxury Radisson hotel is only a 2-minute walk from the main terminal via an undercover walkway.
Nearby Stansted airport you will find also excellent b&b’s or guest houses, situated less than 5 minutes from the terminal building. Some offer rooms with free airport transfers.
Avoid Transfers and Stay nearby
When on a business trip and need to take several flights, you will benefit from avoiding traffic, airport transfers and waking up extra early in the morning to make it for your flight.
You will be on time for your business meetings as there is no need for airport transfers. If you have had a lengthy or tiring flight, being able to relax at the airport hotel, instead of hunting for one in the city or making transfers is great.
Guests can simply enjoy the convenience of waking up and going to the check-in desk at the airport hotel, with no need for an airport transfer.
Interesting Facts About London
London boasts some of the best hotels and most interesting and well known tourist attractions in the world, such as the universal Buckingham Palace. No visit to this city is worth it without a visit to this historical building.
The first public zoo to be opened was done so here in the city of London. The Zoo attracts thousands of visitors each day from all around the world. London is the epitomy of multicultural even as 300 languages are spoken in it daily.
London Stansted International Airport
London Stansted Airport — London’s Stansted Airport is onr of the busiest airports in the UK. It is the home of the leading low-cost scheduled airlines like easyJet, Air Berlin, Ryanair, Thomas Cook Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Jet2.com and Thomson Airways.
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Location — London Stansted airport is located 48km (30 miles) northeast of the city of London.
Time zone — GMT (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Driving Directions : Stansted airport is situated next to junction 8 of the M11 motorway, less than 20 minutes away from junction 27 of the M25 motorway and is easily accessible from the city of London.
Address — Enterprise House, Bassingbourne Road, Essex CM24 1QW, England UK
Airport Code — STN
Country Code — 44
Car Hire — Companies represented include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National. Booking desks are situated between Departures and International Arrivals.
Public Transport — #Rail : The station is located directly below the terminal building. The Stansted Express rail service runs direct to London Liverpool Street Station, stopping at Tottenham Hale for connections to the West End. Central Trains operates services via Cambridge and Leicester to Birmingham.
— #Coach: There are National Express (tel: 0870 580 8080) coach services to London Victoria Station (A6), London Liverpool Street, Stratford (A9) and other destinations.
— #Taxi: Checker Cars (tel: (01279) 661 111) operates services to London and elsewhere, departing from outside the terminal building.
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More Information — www.stanstedairport.com
