🇬🇧 Luton, United Kingdom
Ibis
📍 Spittlesea Road, Luton, LU2 9NZ
Your stay — Ibis
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St Francis (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
- Church: St Annes Parish Church (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Raynham Way park — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 549 m · ~7 min walk
Boots — 694 m · ~9 min walk
Tesco Express — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
National Express — 493 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use cash machines (ATMs) at banks or Post Offices; avoid exchange bureaux at Luton Airport and tourist spots — they give poor rates.
Contactless card and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) accepted almost everywhere; carry some cash for small convenience stores.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service not included (check bill); taxi drivers: round up to nearest pound; hotel porters: £1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a café or basic coffee shop chain: around £2.50–£3.
A meal-deal sandwich, crisps, and drink from a supermarket or corner shop: £4–£5.
Pub main course or curry house basic dish: £9–£12.
Luton town centre has market stalls and takeaway shops near the Mall and Arndale Centre; look for Indian, Caribbean, and kebab options around £5-7.
Iceland, Lidl, Aldi — all have branches in the LU2 area; Asda and Tesco are slightly pricier but common.
High street chains at the Mall Luton (Primark, New Look, Matalan) and the Arndale Centre market.
Bus day pass (Arriva or Stagecoach) costs around £4.50–£5; from Luton Airport, take the shuttle bus to Luton Airport Parkway (free) then a train to London (cheapest advance singles from around £10).
Buy a reusable coffee cup for discounts at chain cafes; shop at Lidl/Aldi for groceries; use the Luton 'Bargain Hunt' style cash-and-carry for bulk deals.
Good to know — Luton
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Luton, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ibis
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 549 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 694 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Luton Airport (LTN) → Courtyard by Marriott Luton
💡 Check the Uber pick-up point in the drop-off zone (Level 1). Wait times can spike after 22:00; pre-book a local cab if you value speed over flexibility.
Luton Airport → Sunnyside Guest House
💡 Book with local firms like Luton Airport Cars or Delta Cars for fixed fares around £12; Uber can surge to £20+ after midnight.
Luton Airport (LTN) → Courtyard by Marriott Luton
💡 Book via the hotel’s reception or the Addison Lee app for fixed pricing; avoids surge fares if arriving late.
Luton Station (Parkway) → London St Pancras International
💡 Buy an off-peak day return for £18 if you're going to London after 09:30. The hostel is a 10-minute walk from the station down Castle Street.
Luton Airport (LTN) → Whitney’s Apartment, Luton
💡 Pre-book with Luton's local firms like Luton Airport Cars to avoid surge pricing. Metered black cabs at the rank are reliable but pricier.
Luton Station Interchange → London St Pancras International
💡 First class upgrade costs £5 more but gets you quieter carriages. Avoid the last 2 carriages on the 7-9am trains – they fill with school groups.
Luton Town Centre (Stop C3) → Luton Airport Bus Station
💡 Get a Luton PlusBus add-on with your train ticket for unlimited local bus travel. The 100 runs a direct route via the M1.
Luton Station Interchange → Sunview Guest House (Dunstable Road stop)
💡 Get off at the Dunstable Road junction by the BP garage – the guest house is a 2-min walk. Tap on/off with same card to cap at £5.20 a day.
Luton Airport Bus Station → Luton Town Centre (near Whitney’s Apartment)
💡 Buy a day rider (£5.20) from the driver if you'll take a second bus trip. Alight at stop 'Luton Church Street'—the apartment is a 3-min walk.
Luton Airport Bus Stop → Luton Town Centre (Bute Street stop)
💡 The bus drops you a 3-min walk from the hotel. Pay contactless on board—cheaper than a taxi and runs more frequently than the train off-peak.
Luton Airport → Luton Town Centre (stop near The Signpost Hostel)
💡 Buy a return ticket online for a small discount. The stop is a 5-minute walk from the hostel on Dunstable Road.
Luton Airport Bus Station → Sunnyside Guest House (via town centre)
💡 Get a day rider for £4.50 if you'll use the bus twice; alight at 'New Bedford Road' stop, then a 5-minute walk. Exact change or contactless works.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Ibis?
Check-in at Ibis is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Ibis?
A meal-deal sandwich, crisps, and drink from a supermarket or corner shop: £4–£5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ibis?
Bus day pass (Arriva or Stagecoach) costs around £4.50–£5; from Luton Airport, take the shuttle bus to Luton Airport Parkway (free) then a train to London (cheapest advance singles from around £10).
Top Attractions in Luton
💡 The library’s local studies room holds old hat-making photographs — staff will pull them out if you ask nicely, no appointment needed.
💡 Pop in during weekday office hours; the friendly security staff often let you up to the first-floor balcony for a free view of the town square.
💡 Check the noticeboard for weekday lunchtime concerts, often free. The churchyard has a quiet spot with benches behind the tower.
💡 Bute Park has a chess board painted on a table near the south gate—bring your own pieces for a quick game.
💡 Ask the steward for the key to the south porch ceiling — the painted bosses are faded but worth the minor hassle.
💡 Look for the 'Luton Hoo' chapel—a small side chapel with Victorian stained glass and a quiet atmosphere for reflection.
💡 Climb the tower on the first Saturday of the month for free – the view over the town to the Downs is worth it. Check with the churchwarden inside.
💡 Bring bread for the ducks and a picnic—the café is basic. The paddling pool is free but only open June-August.