Hotels You Can Walk To From London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London, England

London Gatwick splits its walkable hotels by terminal: Sofitel and Hampton plug directly into the North Terminal, while Hilton, Bloc, and YOTELAIR live in the South Terminal complex. Pick the side you're flying from and you can stroll straight from check-in to your room in minutes.

Gatwick's walkable hotels remove the 20–30 minutes a shuttle or inter-terminal transfer can cost. Every route below is covered or indoors, so weather never changes the plan.

Gatwick airport hotels by brand and terminal

Sofitel London Gatwick (North Terminal)

Connected to the North Terminal by an internal walkway — the most direct North Terminal route and the only full-service five-star option.

Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport

Also connected to the North Terminal with interior access from check-in. Hilton-family rooms at a mid-range rate.

Hilton London Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)

Linked to the South Terminal by a covered pedestrian bridge, about 7 minutes. The South Terminal full-service pick.

Bloc Hotel London Gatwick

Inside the South Terminal itself, steps from the departure lounge. Compact rooms designed for very early departures.

YOTELAIR London Gatwick

Landside cabins in the South Terminal public area, bookable in short blocks for layovers.

Hotels

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  • Sofitel London Gatwick (On-site) — Onsite. Directly connected to the North Terminal via an internal walkway.
  • Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport (On-site) — Onsite. Directly connected to North Terminal with interior access from check-in.
  • Hilton London Gatwick Airport (On-site) — Onsite. Connected to South Terminal via a covered pedestrian bridge.
  • Bloc Hotel London Gatwick (On-site) — Onsite. Located within the South Terminal, a few steps from the departure lounge.
  • YOTELAIR London Gatwick (On-site) — Onsite. Landside in the South Terminal public area.

Frequently asked questions

Are there hotels inside London Gatwick Airport?

Yes. YOTELAIR and Bloc Hotel are inside the South Terminal, and Hampton by Hilton connects directly to the North Terminal. You can walk from baggage claim to your room without going outside.

Which Gatwick hotels are in the North Terminal vs South Terminal?

Sofitel and Hampton by Hilton plug into the North Terminal. Hilton, Bloc, and YOTELAIR are in the South Terminal complex. A free inter-terminal shuttle train runs 24/7 if you land at the opposite terminal.

How long is the walk from Gatwick terminals to the hotels?

In-terminal and connected hotels are roughly 2 to 7 minutes on foot from arrivals, all via indoor corridors or covered walkways. No shuttle or taxi is required for any hotel listed on this page.

Do Gatwick airport hotels require a shuttle?

The walkable hotels listed here do not. Each connects to a terminal by an indoor corridor or covered walkway. Off-airport hotels around Gatwick rely on paid shuttle buses, which these options let you skip entirely.

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  • BRU – Brussels · Brussels Airport
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