The short answer: For a layover of four hours or more, a hotel beside the North Terminal gives you a bed and a shower. You will need to clear immigration first.
2 stays · Last checked · How we checkTwo stays at the North Terminal for a long layover.
| 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 considerLowest totalSofitel 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 |
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. We have not found hourly rates at either hotel. 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 staysStep-freeA short, calm route from the room to check-in, with as few steps, waits and transfers as possible.
Stays for older travellersLowest totalThe lowest total for the night, with the room and the trip to the terminal added up.
Budget stays