Hotels near London Stansted Airport
London Stansted (STN) is Ryanair country + easyJet Europe — 5am departures are common, making an airport hotel essential. The Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted is the only truly walkable option — covered walkway to check-in in 3 minutes. For a longer trip, Cambridge is 30 min drive and infinitely better than any Essex hotel.
Best walkable
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Best free shuttle
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport — Hoppa bus
Best value
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
Best luxury
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
When to stay at an airport hotel
Early flight
Before 07:00 — Stansted from central London is 50 min via Stansted Express; London taxi at 3am is £120+
Late arrival
Post-23:00 — Stansted Express runs until 00:00; National Express bus is 24h
5 hotels near STN
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
★★★★Radisson
£110-220
per night
Walkable 3 min to terminalFree transfer
Best for: Only walkable option + early Ryanair
Terminal walkwayRestaurantFitness centre
The ONE walkable Stansted hotel — covered walkway to check-in in 3 min. Essential for 5am Ryanair departures.
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
★★★£65-130
per night
Free shuttle 5 min to terminal
Best for: Best value
Hoppa busRestaurant
Hoppa bus (£4) to terminal every 20 min. Reliable Premier Inn.
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
★★★Hilton
£75-150
per night
Free shuttle 5 min to terminal
Best for: Hilton loyalty + free breakfast
Holiday Inn London Stansted Airport
★★★IHG
£70-140
per night
Free shuttle 8 min to terminal
Best for: IHG loyalty
Novotel Stansted Airport
★★★★Accor
£90-180
per night
Free shuttle 8 min to terminal
Best for: Business + upscale
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FAQs — STN airport hotels
What's the only walkable Stansted hotel?
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport — covered walkway from the terminal (arrivals). Walk from check-in in 3 min. Essential for 5am Ryanair or easyJet departures.
Should I stay at Stansted or take an early train from London?
For sub-07:00 flights: stay at Stansted. Stansted Express first train is 05:40 from Liverpool Street — too late for 06:00 departures. Taxi from London at 3am is £120+ vs £90 Radisson Blu.