Best hotels near Changi Airport
By LINDA JAMES | Updated APRIL 9, 2025 | STAY
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If you’re only in Singapore for a short stopover then staying in Changi is a great option. The best hotels near Changi are: the Crowne Plaza and the Yotel.
Rather than cart your luggage all the way into the city, you can leave it at the hotel and just transport yourself. The MRT system is so efficient that you could see a lot in a day.
I’ve put together some great itineraries about the most popular places and activities in Singapore.
If you’re attending a conference at Changi Exhibition Centre, you should check out my area guides for activities and food options in the area.
I hope this overview of some of the best hotels near Changi Airport will help you decide where to stay. While there isn’t a lot of accommodation near Changi Airport, what is available is great.
Where to stay in Changi Airport
Luxury
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
In terms of stars, this is the best hotel at Singapore Airport. Indeed, in 2020 it was crowned the world’s best airport hotel for the 6th year running.
It’s landside so you’ll have to go through Customs to check-in but you can kickback and watch the planes land from the Premier Runway View rooms. And going landside means you get to experience the fabulous Jewel retail/entertainment complex.
The hotel is inside Changi Airport at Terminal 3 and connected to Jewel and the other terminals via Skytrain or link bridge.
The Crowne Plaza is popular for weddings and conferences with a ballroom and five function rooms.
Changi Business Park is a 10-minute taxi ride and the city is easily accessible by taxi or MRT.
There’s also a spa, gym and outdoor pool as well as the usual bars and restaurants.
Premier rooms are 36sqm and deluxe 28sqm and have bathtubs and rainfall showers. Some rooms have views of Jewel and others have walk-out access to the pool, however, these are lower down and lack some privacy.
Price: From $S320 Address: 75 Airport Boulevard 01-01 More information: Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
YotelAir
I love staying in 5-star hotels if I can get a great deal but, that said, I also enjoy experiencing the quirky and different – and that’s YotelAir. It’s one of the cheapest hotels near Changi Airport but the quality is pretty impressive.
It’s also one of my favourites because you literally have eyes on Jewel’s Rain Vortex from the Komyuniti lounge terrace.
Located directly above the pedestrian walkway linking Jewel with Terminal 2, the hotel is extremely easy to find. As you enter, you’ll see the reception desk (which Yotel calls Mission Control) as well as some self-check-in stations. I tried using them once and couldn’t get them to work. Since then, the staff at the front desk have checked me in.
The Komyuniti lounge, which is on the right-hand side of the entrance, is open to all guests and provides 24/7 complimentary tea, coffee and water (and ice). There is a small menu of food available here but I’ve always headed out to the restaurants and cafes (of which there are many) in the Jewel complex.
Yotelair also has a fully equipped 24-hour gym, which actually does have some windows if you’re feeling the need for sunlight. There are the usual free weights and cardio gear.
There are 127 hotel rooms over two floors – the entry level and one above, which is accessed by elevator). None of the “cabins” have external windows, which I don’t think is a problem if you’re only staying a night and I’m not sure why people would do very long stays here.
There are only two types of rooms – the premium queen and a family. I’ve always stayed in the former. These rooms are very small – only 10sqm – but I’ve always been impressed by how much they pack in. I should mention that there’s also an accessible premium queen, which is much larger at 21sqm.
The queen bed takes up most of the room and is against the wall on two sides. It has luggage storage under the bed and there are clothes hangers on the wall. The large flat-screen TV is directly in front of the bed, which can be inclined via an up-down button beside the bed. You can stop it anywhere so you can adjust the bed for watching TV, working on your laptop or sleeping. The beds are comfortable (I’ve stayed in a few different ones) and I felt quite cocooned with no windows. It does make for a good night’s sleep.
The space has been used so efficiently with narrow shelves on the wall that hold everything from your complimentary bottled water, pen and paper, and the TV remote control. It also houses a fold-down desk and there’s a small fold-up stool, which is housed in a specially designed recess beside the bed.
The recessed pink lighting felt a little odd at first but was sort of soothing over time.
The bathroom at the back of the bed is visible from the door and, like the bedroom area, is very compact. It’s got both a conventional shower head and a rain shower as well as a small sink. Last time I was there the toiletries, the kind in large containers attached to the wall, were by Australia’s Urban Skincare Co. There’s hair wash and body cleanser and hand cleanser. Two dental kits and a hairdryer are also provided.
Below the storage console at the side of the room, and above the desk when extended, are two multi-standard power sockets and two USB charging sockets.
The family cabins are 19sqm and cater for up to four people with a queen bed and a bunk bed.
If you’re just transiting and would like a shower, you can book a shower room.
Price: from $S120 Address: Jewel, Changi Airport More information: YotelAir
Conclusion
These are the two best hotels near Changi Airport. While there’s a range of prices, they’re all very good. The key differences between them probably rest on room size, amenities and the degree of service provided.
However, if you want my recommendation of where to stay near Singapore Airport, YotelAir wins hands down because of its price and its location in Jewel. I don’t spend enough time in the room there for size to matter. If you’d like more detailed information or ideas, checkout my area guides and itineraries.