Sleeping at Stansted — hotels and overnight guide
Stansted has limited overnight facilities. About 5 hotels serve the airport — Radisson Blu (connected to terminal, €100+), Holiday Inn Express, Premier Inn, and Ibis Budget (€50+). The terminal has limited rest zones. The last Stansted Express departs at 00:30 and the first returns at 05:30 — if you're stuck between those times, you're at the airport until morning.
Key facts
On-site hotels
Stansted has about 5 hotels. The Radisson Blu is the best — directly connected to the terminal via a covered walkway, modern rooms, €100+. Holiday Inn Express and Premier Inn are a 5-minute shuttle ride away (€70–90). Ibis Budget is the cheapest at ~€50 — basic but clean. Book ahead — with only 5 options, Stansted hotels fill up during disruption.
Practical tips
About this information
This knowledge page is based on official airport websites, transport authority data, and editorial research. Information is reviewed periodically but may not reflect real-time conditions. Always check with your airline and the official airport website before travelling.
Last reviewed: July 2026