Airport Hotels - Top Places to Stay

If you're travelling to Europe for a hard earned holiday or on a business trip, arriving relaxed and refreshed can really make a world of difference. On the other hand, the typical budget traveller or student might choose to catch the red-eye or try to get comfortable in the airport itself, to save on a night's accommodation costs.


When travelling to Europe, a stop-over in Asia seems to be one of the most popular ways to go. Many travel hubs, including Singapore and Hong Kong have convenient airport hotels attached to the airport, so you never have to step out of the terminal. Meanwhile, you can make the most of your holiday and choose to take a few days to explore a new area - a mini-holiday if you will - before continuing on to your final destination.


Popular stopovers

1. Hong Kong - Hong Kong has always been an epicentre for global business, which makes it one of the most popular stop-over points for business travellers and holiday makers. Convenient transport makes it easy to head into the city for a night of fine dining and entertainment or a short 24 hour tour.


2. Singapore, Singapore - have you got a few hours to spare? The Singapore tourism board offers a free tour of the city for travellers that are in-transit at Singapore's award winning Changi International Airport. With over 300 retail shops and dining facilities, there's plenty of entertainment on-site to make you forget the 2 hour delay. Meanwhile, the hotel attached to the airport itself, offers comfortable overnight accommodation, so you never have to exit the terminal.


3. Bangkok, Thailand - get a taste of true Thai culture on your Bangkok stopover. With both temples and shopping centres lining the streets of the city, it's worth a daytrip to drop into one of the most culturally unique areas of South East Asia.


4. Tokyo, Japan - descend on the bright lights of Tokyo for a taste of Japan. Tokyo offers travellers the perfect blend of modern convenience and cultural tradition. For a truly unique overnight stay, check into a capsule hotel - they're most popular with Japanese businessmen.


5. Dubai - the Middle East is fast becoming a travel destination of choice, with some of the most unique architectural projects and experience holidays available. If you're flying to Europe, Dubai offers travellers a one-of-a-kind luxury getaway - even if it's just for a day.

Airport hotels in Australia


Meanwhile, if you're flying through one of Australia's capital cities before heading onwards, a Sydney airport hotel offers you a comfortable and affordable stay in one of the most metropolitan cities in the world. Business travellers may prefer to check into Brisbane airport hotels that offer conference facilities for meetings and gatherings - perfectly convenient for those delegates coming in from out-of-town.


What are your favourite stopovers and top airport hotel experiences?