Closest Hotels to Denver International Airport
Curated selection for Denver International Airport (DEN)
The Westin Denver International Airport
Integrated directly into the Jeppesen Terminal, this is the only hotel on the airport grounds where you can walk from your gate to the lobby. It sits directly above the Transit Center, providing immediate access to the A-Line train to downtown. The rooms feature triple-pane soundproof windows with views of the runways and Rocky Mountains, and the property includes an indoor saline pool for travelers....
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Before You Book Near Denver International Airport (DEN)
Landside vs airside If a hotel is inside a terminal, check whether it is landside (before security) or airside (after security). Airside transit hotels usually require an onward boarding pass and do not let you collect checked luggage.
Getting to the hotel Check each hotel's airport shuttle before you book. If it has none, or it does not run at your arrival time, plan a taxi, rideshare or public transport transfer.
Airport Logistics & Tips
Why Stay Near DEN?
Denver International is located 25 miles from downtown Denver—one of the most distant major airports from its city center in the US. While the A Line train makes the journey relatively painless (37 minutes), the airport's remote location in the plains east of the city means staying nearby can make sense for specific situations.
For travelers with early morning departures, late arrivals, or those heading to the mountains early the next day, staying near DEN is practical. The Westin Denver International Airport is the only hotel inside the airport, connected directly to the terminal. Other hotels cluster along Tower Road with shuttle service.
DEN is a major United hub and gateway to Colorado's ski resorts. If you're catching an early mountain shuttle to Vail, Breckenridge, or Aspen, an airport hotel puts you closer to the departure point.
Tips
Transfer Options from DEN
- RTD 'A Line' Train
- RTD Bus (SkyRide)
- Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
- Taxi
- Mountain Shuttles & Private Transfers
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Travel Guides for (DEN)
Extra planning help for Denver International Airport, including lounge access and layover strategy.
8 Best DEN Airport Lounges: 2026 Guide
The current 8 best DEN Airport lounges in 2026, broken down by United's huge B-gates network, the premium A-gates cluster, and Concourse C's Admirals Club and Centurion pair.
DEN Airport Layover Guide: Things to Do at Denver Airport in 2026
Planning a Denver Airport layover? Here is what to do at DEN in 2026, when to stay inside the airport, when the Westin is the smarter move, and when leaving for Denver is actually worth it.
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