New York Airport Hotel
JFK has one rule that shapes every hotel choice: hotel shuttles are not allowed at the terminals, so every off-airport hotel picks up at the Federal Circle AirTrain station instead. The TWA Hotel avoids the question by being on the airport at Terminal 5, a free AirTrain ride from every other terminal and the only hotel that sells rooms by the hour. Around Federal Circle, five hotels run a free shuttle around the clock and two run one from early morning to late evening, at rates from budget to full-service. The guides below cover the AirTrain and the shuttle routine, getting to Manhattan, which terminal your airline uses in 2026, sleeping in the airport, day rooms, lounges, parking, the choice between JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, and whether a layover is long enough for the city.
New York JFK Airport hotels compared
| Hotel | Terminal access | Distance | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWA Hotel | On the airport, free AirTrain from every terminal · Day use | Connected to Terminal 5 | $$$ |
| Marriott New York JFK Airport | Free shuttle both ways, 24 hours, from Federal Circle | About 10 min by shuttle | $$$ |
| DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport | Free shuttle both ways, 24 hours, from Federal Circle | About 10 min by shuttle | $$ |
| Hampton Inn New York-JFK | Free shuttle both ways, 24 hours, from Federal Circle | About 10 min by shuttle | $$ |
| Residence Inn New York JFK Airport | Free shuttle both ways, 24 hours, from Federal Circle | About 10 min by shuttle | $$ |
| Courtyard New York JFK Airport | Free shuttle both ways, 24 hours, from Federal Circle | About 10 min by shuttle | $$ |
| Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport | Free shuttle both ways, set hours, from Federal Circle | About 10 min by shuttle | $$ |
| Fairfield Inn New York JFK Airport | Free shuttle both ways, set hours, from Federal Circle | About 10 min by shuttle | $ |
On the Airport, AirTrain from Every Terminal
TWA Hotel 
TWA Hotel is the only hotel on JFK Airport itself: 512 rooms behind the restored 1962 TWA Flight Center at Terminal 5, reached on foot from the JetBlue terminal and by free AirTrain from every other terminal, with a rooftop pool over the runway, a 10,000 sq ft gym, Jean-Georges dining and day rooms by the hour.
Free 24-Hour Shuttle from Federal Circle
Marriott New York JFK Airport 
Marriott New York JFK Airport is the full-service Marriott half a mile from the airport with a free shuttle every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day: 360 rooms, some with runway views, an M Club lounge, The Quimby restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre and valet parking, with pick-up at the Federal Circle AirTrain station.
DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport 
DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport is the largest hotel near JFK, renovated in 2024 with a free 24-hour shuttle: 385 rooms at 135-30 140th Street, about a mile from the terminals, with the Connections restaurant, a fitness centre, meeting rooms, covered valet parking with EV charging and the warm cookie at check-in.
Hampton Inn New York-JFK 
Hampton Inn New York-JFK is the JFK hotel with a free hot breakfast and a free 24-hour shuttle: 216 rooms at 144-10 135th Avenue, a mile from the terminals, an on-site restaurant, a fitness centre, meeting rooms, Digital Key and valet parking, with pick-up at the Federal Circle AirTrain station on request.
Residence Inn New York JFK Airport 
Residence Inn New York JFK Airport is the all-suite hotel near JFK with a kitchen in every room, free breakfast and a free 24-hour shuttle: 182 studios and one- and two-bedroom suites at 142-30 135th Avenue, free grocery delivery, a fitness centre, laundry and a shuttle every 30 minutes from the Federal Circle AirTrain station.
Courtyard New York JFK Airport 
Courtyard New York JFK Airport is the 14-storey Courtyard half a mile from the terminals with a free 24-hour shuttle and a park-and-fly package: 166 rooms at 145-11 North Conduit Avenue, The Layover restaurant with Starbucks coffee, a 24-hour market, a fitness centre and a pick-up on request from the Federal Circle AirTrain station.
Free Shuttle, Daytime and Evening Hours
Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport 
Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport is the mid-price Hilton with self-parking and a free shuttle from 5 am to 11 pm: 192 rooms at 148-18 134th Street with a fridge, microwave and Keurig in each, an on-site restaurant and bar, a 24-hour market, a fitness centre, a business centre and secured parking at $45 a day.
Fairfield Inn New York JFK Airport 
Fairfield Inn New York JFK Airport is the budget Marriott-family hotel near JFK with free breakfast and a free hourly shuttle from 4 am to midnight: 110 rooms at 156-08 Rockaway Boulevard, 0.6 miles from the terminals, sound-resistant windows, a fitness centre, parking at $45 a day and park-and-fly packages.
Other Hotels near
JFK Airport
Other Hotels near JFK Airport 
There are more hotels around JFK, in Jamaica, Howard Beach, Rosedale and along the Van Wyck Expressway, for every budget.
Other Hotels in
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Other New York Hotels 
There is a wide choice of hotels in Manhattan and Brooklyn for travellers combining an airport night with time in the city.