Where to spend the night in the 10 most popular airports among Russians worldwide
Is your flight delayed for a long time or is your arrival scheduled for late? Then the most rational solution is to look for comfortable accommodation. The largest airports have already adapted their infrastructure to such situations, so finding a convenient place to sleep here is quite realistic.
We tell you where to stay in famous global hubs if you need rest without leaving the gate.
Istanbul
The simplest option for resting during a layover in Istanbul is Napzone, with a total capacity of 278 people. It's unlikely to resemble a classic hotel; rather, it's more like a “coworking space” for those who want to sleep. There's also the Sleepod capsule hotel – cabin prices start from 12 euros per hour, but no “neighbors” will disturb your sleep. For a more comfortable overnight stay, the Yotel hotel is suitable, offering fully equipped modern rooms, a shower, a restaurant with free Wi-Fi, and even a fitness center. The reception desk operates 24/7, so if your journey is long, for example, from Moscow to Belgrade, Yotel is the most rational option for check-in.
Dubai
For those who have arrived from Moscow to Dubai and want to find accommodation, there's an excellent solution – head to Terminal 3. Here you'll find the Scandinavian-style sleep ‘n’ fly lounge, where you can rent a capsule for the night. For a longer stopover, the Dubai International Hotel is suitable, offering guests more comfortable conditions – double beds, armchairs, Wi-Fi, and a TV. Naturally, the price for such an overnight stay will be higher. If your layover in Dubai won't last long, you can stay in the Marhaba Lounge business lounge.
Beijing
A popular hub for those flying from Vladivostok to Seoul is Beijing Airport. Those wishing to wait out a stopover in bed can rent a sleeping capsule at NapHubs. Tourists advise renting a “room” for the entire night – it will be much cheaper than booking for half an hour. If you need a more traditional hotel option, check out Aerotel Beijing – single, double, and even family rooms are available here.
Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong Airport is also considered a major international hub, from which travelers “fly off” to Asian countries. For example, tourists traveling from St. Petersburg to Manila stop over there. There are several accommodation options here. Da Zhong Pudong Airport Hotel is located between Terminals 1 and 2, and it is the most popular option. Guests are offered small but cozy rooms, free Wi-Fi, access to a fitness/spa center, and a restaurant.
Antalya
Despite Antalya Airport being quite large, there are no hotels on its territory. However, if you are buying tickets from Moscow to Berlin with a layover at this Turkish airport, you can find a place to sleep based on two options. Tourists usually use the CIP Lounge VIP hall, where there is an opportunity to visit a cafe or nap in a special relaxation area. It is located on the third floor of Terminal 2. Also, near the airport is IC Hotels Airport with spacious rooms, a spa center, a swimming pool, restaurants, and bars.
Abu Dhabi
The capital of the UAE also hosts a huge transport hub, which is why many travelers have a layover in Abu Dhabi. Three options are available for an overnight stay at the airport. The first is the GoSleep capsule hotel in the transit zone of Terminal 3 with more budget-friendly prices. The second is a room at AUHotel, which will be higher in service class and rental cost. The third (and most luxurious) is to check into the Premier Inn hotel at the exit of Terminal 3: here you'll find restaurants, a bar, free parking, coffee shops, and the option to rent spacious family rooms.
Yerevan
There are no hotels on the territory of “Zvartnots” Airport, but you can use business or VIP lounges if your layover in Yerevan is not for a long time. Here you can be provided with a work area, drinks, and snacks. In other cases, you can book hotels near the airport – for example, Port Plaza or Aero Hotel, where you can check in alone or with family.
Doha
Those heading to Asia often face a layover in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The most budget-friendly accommodation option here is the Sleep 'n fly capsule hotel, which offers cabins of various capacities. A more comfortable solution is the Oryx Airport Hotel, a five-star hotel within the terminal. Guests note that it has the most comfortable beds, best showers, and breakfasts. What more could one need for happiness after a long flight?
Sharjah
Sharjah is the third-largest city and a major hub, just like other cities in the UAE. You will have a layover at the local airport if you buy tickets from Moscow to Phuket and other Asian resorts. You can spend the night here without leaving the terminal at the Sharjah International Airport Transit Hotel, located in the transit zone. Guests are offered rooms with a mini-bar, a desk, free Wi-Fi, and a comfortable shower. There is a restaurant on site where you can go down to eat at any time of day.
Singapore
Changi Airport in Singapore is one of the most advanced hubs in Asia, and the service here is accordingly high. Tourists can relax in the free Snooze Lounge, an area with reclining chairs, or head to paid lounges like Plaza Premium Lounge or Ambassador Transit Lounge, which offer sleeping areas and shower facilities. If you prefer a more private setting, go to the YOTELAIR Singapore Changi Airport capsule hotel. Here you'll find both spacious cabins and more modest ones for those who prefer to travel alone.
We hope that all hotels on your trips will be cozy, and your layovers – the shortest!
