Sleeping inside or in nearby hotels (STN)
Possibility to spend the night at London-Stansted airport (STN), if open 24 hours. Services available, places to rest (free resting zones), or look for the list of nearby hotels and vip lounges.
Overnight layover guide. Sleeping facilities in the public zone or boarding area
The airport is open 24 hours a day, but does not have many facilities for passengers who choose to stay overnight. It is also small, crowded and brightly lit, so it is advisable to have a sleeping mask, headphones or earplugs. Some areas of the terminal may be closed at night and you may be asked to move to the Arrivals area or bus waiting lounge.
Where to rest: There are some seats inside the terminal, especially comfortable ones in the Departures Hall, but they are insufficient, and in some cases it is even forbidden to lie on them, so you will probably have to sleep on the floor. However, airport policies do not permit the use of sleeping bags or other such equipment. There is a VIP lounge in the international boarding area with more amenities, but it is closed at night. On the other hand, you can find a couple of hotels connected to the terminal.
Baggage: Luggage storage is available from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm in the International Arrivals Hall.
Eating and drinking: There are a couple of options open during the night.
Wi-Fi: Free for 4 hours.
Other services available around the clock: ATMs, chapels, baby changing facilities.
Booking accommodation
Hotels
The Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport and the Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport are linked to the terminal via a covered walkway. Other alternatives, some with shuttle services for their guests, include:
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport (1.8 km/1.1 miles)
Desalis Hotel London Stansted (2.1 km/1.3 miles)
Old Thatch Bambers Green (2.1 km/1.3 miles)
Stanwell Stansted Airport (2.3 km/1.4 miles)
Warmans Barn (2.5 km/1.6 miles)
Latest updates: March 28, 2025
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