The 5 best hotels near JFK airport, for a place to rest your weary head

💎 Best for: long delays

Unlike most forgettable airport stays, JFK’s TWA Hotel is an impeccably stylish mid-century modern stay built around Eero Saarinen’s iconic 1962 flight center. With chili-pepper red carpets, retro departure boards, and Knoll furnishings, it vividly channels the glamour of travel’s golden age.

Quiet, blackout-curtained rooms offer front-row runway views, and while check-in lines can feel chaotic, the highlights make up for it: a massive 10,000-square-foot gym, crowd-pleasing meals at Jean-Georges’ Paris Café, and drinks inside Connie—a refurbished 1958 Lockheed Constellation airplane. Top it off with a dip in the heated rooftop infinity pool while watching jets take off, and you’ll actually find yourself wishing for flight delays—seriously. 

Directly connected to Terminal 5, it is ultra-convenient for overnight layovers or short daytripper stays.

Time Out tip: Beyond the bars and pool, don’t miss the hotel’s free, hidden interactive spaces. Drop by the wall-to-wall retro Twister Room for a quick game, or step into the free vintage photo booth in the lobby to print out a custom, 1960s-style souvenir photo strip.

Address: One Idlewild Drive, JFK International Airport, New York, NY

Price per night: Rooms start at $254 per night

Closest transport: AirTrain to Terminal 5 (JetBlue) stop, then take the elevator down to Level 1 and follow the signs, or take the elevator up to the hotel from JetBlue’s baggage claim area.

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💎 Best for: budget breakfast

Updated rooms and helpful amenities make this chain hotel an excellent choice for travelers on a budget. It’s made even more ideal with a regular free airport shuffle, meeting rooms, and an on-site business center for those who aren’t (mainly) traveling for pleasure.

Time Out tip: Take advantage of the early-starting free hot breakfast (starts at 6am) to grab a quick waffle and coffee before catching an early-morning flight. 

Address: 144-10 135th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11436
Price: From $210 per night
Transport: It’s a seven minute drive into the airport. 

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💎 Best for: cheap local eats

As a creation of hotel giants, Marriott, it may be the close proximity to the airport that draws you into Courtyard, but it’s the comfy accommodation (and the on-site Starbucks) that’ll keep you satisfied. It may be simple, but it’s pretty sleek too. 

Time Out tip: Got a little more time for dinner? Head to A&A Bake & Doubles for authentic Trinidadian doubles. 

Address: 145-11 N Conduit Ave, Jamaica, NY 11436
Price: From $225 per night
Transport: 2.3km from JFK and a shuttle service makes this a stress-free airport stay.

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💎 Best for: a peaceful sleep

Opened in late 2023, this full-service airport hotel has all you need for a luxurious overnight stay after a long flight. From soundproof rooms with large flat-screens and dedicated workspaces to a full-service restaurant and bar, they know how to cater to weary-eyed guests.

Time Out tip: Request an upper-floor room facing south toward JFK for fantastic, quiet views of planes taking off and landing without any jet-engine noise. 

Address: 135-25 142nd St, Jamaica, NY 11436, United States
Price: From $270 per night
Transport: Free 24-hour shuttle service to the Federal Circle

💎 Best for: a no-frills stopover

Travelers flying into JFK can’t beat the convenient location (or amenities) at this DoubleTree. Located right on 140th Street, this newly renovated Hilton property offers clean, modern rooms, an on-site restaurant, and a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service.

Time Out tip: Head to Richmond Hill for food if you arrive after last orders at the hotel restaurant. 

Address: 135-30 140th St, Jamaica, NY 11436, United States
Price: From $215 per night
Transport: There’s a complimentary airport shuttle every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day.