Cheap Hotels in Stansted

London is not short on major international airports. The massive Heathrow may be the most famous, but it is by no means the only gigantic airport international travelers can choose from in this city. Stansted Airport may only be the third busiest airport in London, but because it is so popular with budget airlines it is increasingly popular with people flying in and out of the city. The main problem is that the airport is far enough away from the city that it often requires an overnight stay before an early morning flight - so it makes sense that many people hunt for cheap hotels at Stansted before their trip.

Many backpackers and other budget travelers opt to sleep right in the airport - you may see rows upon rows of sleeping bags in the terminal - but for those who require something a bit more comfortable in terms of a bed, there are a few cheap hotels at Stansted you can choose from. There are not as many budget hotels around the airport as one might expect, unfortunately, so if you know you will be needing a hotel room you will want to book well in advance to make sure you get the room you want at the price you want to pay.

As mentioned, cheap hotels in Stansted may not be as cheap as you might want them to be - so you will probably have to adjust your definition of "cheap hotel" for your stay near the airport! The good news is that for most people it will be for only one night, and when the alternative is hauling a sleeping bag and mat to the airport (not to mention on your vacaion!) and crashing on the floor with several hundred of your traveling companions, you may find a private room with a proper bed, pillow, and bathroom to be well worth the price.

Some of the cheap hotels at Stansted you can choose from are Express by Holiday Inn Stansted Airport (5 minutes from the airport, airport transfer bus available at certain times for a fee, 254 rooms, internet access available, parking available), Park Inn Harlow (10 miles drive from the airport, 119 rooms, indoor pool, on-site restaurant, internet & WiFi access available), Days Inn Stansted (about 1 mile from the airport, WiFi access available, free parking, pets welcome, adjacent restaurant), and Holiday Inn Brentwood (about halfway between London and the airport, 25 minutes from the airport, 149 rooms, indoor pool, fitness center, internet access available, on-site restaurant, free guest parking).