The short answer: Hampton by Hilton is connected under cover and held at about AU$223 to 240 on most dates. Premier Inn can be cheaper, but its rate swings and some dates showed no room.
2 stays · Last checked · How we checkTwo stays at the North Terminal for a lower budget.
| Stay | How you reach the hotel | Hotel to check-in | Room, typical | Transfer | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our pickHampton by Hilton London Gatwick | Covered walkway to the North TerminalAbout 2 minutes per Holiday Extras | 2 min | £118–£166 | £0 | £118–£166 |
| Also considerLowest totalPremier Inn London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | Walk across from the terminal entranceBooking.com: a minute's walk from the main entrance. Door to check-in is our estimate | 5 min | £98–£153 | £0 | £98–£153 |
Prices are the lowest room we found on Booking.com across eight dates from November 2026 to April 2027, for two adults, one night, in Australian dollars. Premier Inn showed a rate on only five of the eight dates. Checked November 2026; your dates may cost more or less.
The right stay changes with the situation and the terminal.
Sleep close enough that the morning is a short walk or a short ride.
Early flight staysArr 23:55Get from the gate to a bed without waiting on a shuttle that has stopped.
Late arrival staysConnect 9hDecide whether to stay inside the terminal, next to it, or head out.
Connection staysFamily × 4Rooms that fit everyone, and a transfer that works with bags and a buggy.
Family staysLayover 7hA day room, a shower or a few hours out. What is realistic in the time you have.
Layover optionsStep-freeA short, calm route from the room to check-in, with as few steps, waits and transfers as possible.
Stays for older travellers