Where to stay for an early flight from Gatwick North Terminal

The short list at a glance

Three stays for an early flight from the North Terminal, compared on the walk and the price.

Stay	How you reach N	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 considerSofitel London Gatwick	Covered walkway to the North TerminalBooking.com: linked to the North Terminal by a short covered walkway. About 3 minutes per Holiday Extras	3 min	£126–£135	£0	£126–£135
Best valueLowest 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. Walk times come from Booking.com, the hotels or Gatwick, and the stay page says where we estimated one. Checked November 2026; your dates may cost more or less.

The stays, and why

Our pick

Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick

Covered walkway to the North Terminal2 min to check-inNo transfer cost

Room, typical: £118–£166
Transfer: £0No transfer
Typical total: £118–£166

Who it suits: A flight before 08:00 from the North Terminal.
Why we would choose it: A covered walk of about two minutes, so nothing has to run on time.
The compromise: A three-star with fewer facilities than the Sofitel.
Worth paying more?: Not usually. Choose it over the Sofitel unless you want the extra comfort.

Also consider

Sofitel London Gatwick

Covered walkway to the North Terminal3 min to check-inNo transfer cost

Room, typical: £126–£135
Transfer: £0No transfer
Typical total: £126–£135

Who it suits: An early flight when you want a four-star bed and the shortest walk.
Why we would choose it: Four-star rooms with an indoor walkway of about three minutes.
The compromise: The dearest of the three.
Worth paying more?: Yes if a good night's sleep matters more than the price.

Best valueLowest total

Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport North Terminal

Walk across from the terminal entrance5 min to check-inNo transfer cost

Room, typical: £98–£153
Transfer: £0No transfer
Typical total: £98–£153

Who it suits: An early flight on a budget.
Why we would choose it: Opposite the main entrance at usually the lowest rate.
The compromise: The walk is outdoors.
Worth paying more?: No. Choose it to save money.

Not quite your trip?

The right stay changes with the situation and the terminal.

Arr 23:55

Late arrival

Get from the gate to a bed without waiting on a shuttle that has stopped.

Late arrival stays Connect 9h

Overnight connection

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Connection stays Family × 4

Family trip

Rooms that fit everyone, and a transfer that works with bags and a buggy.

Family stays Layover 7h

Long layover

A day room, a shower or a few hours out. What is realistic in the time you have.

Layover options Step-free

Older travellers

A short, calm route from the room to check-in, with as few steps, waits and transfers as possible.

Stays for older travellers Lowest total

Budget stay

The lowest total for the night, with the room and the trip to the terminal added up.

Budget stays

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