London area

Heathrow Airport

Beds a short hop from every terminal

Heathrow Terminals · Zone 6
Best for: Early flights and layovers

Why stay here

Hotels around Heathrow exist for one reason: an early flight or a long layover. Many run a shuttle bus to the terminals, and rooms cost far less than central London.

It is a poor base for sightseeing, but hard to beat the night before a 6am departure.

Getting around

Heathrow Express reaches Paddington in about 15 minutes.
The Elizabeth line is slower but cheaper, and runs through central London.
The Piccadilly line serves every terminal and runs to the West End in about 50 minutes.