Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport is a 10-minute walk from the terminal, the closest hotel to the airport. Catch trains to central London, or the DART to the airport from Luton Parkway train station, a short taxi ride away. If you’re driving, we’re close to Junction 10 of the M1. Keep the kids entertained with a trip to the nearby Whipsnade Zoo or enjoy a stroll around the museum gardens at Stockwood Discovery Centre. Book a ticket to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, a 25-minute drive along the M1, to learn about the making of Harry Potter films. For a breath of fresh air, visit Barton Hills Nature Reserve. Grab last-minute holiday essentials from The Mall Luton, a 7-minute drive. During football season, cheer on Luton Town FC at Kenilworth Road Stadium, three miles away. The University of Bedfordshire is less than two miles away and if you’ve got time, head to St Alban’s to explore the historic city and beautiful cathedral. Watch planes take off and land with a drink from the bar, or enjoy an evening meal in the lounge. Grab a pre-flight coffee and croissant from 4am, always included in your stay.