El Paso International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

El Paso International Airport sits northeast of the city, about a 15-20 minute drive from downtown: a distance that passes quickly but with no rail link, so it pays to plan around your flight time. Those leaving at dawn or arriving late at night find it handy to stay on Gateway Boulevard, the strip of hotels with shuttles just minutes from the terminal. Those who want to discover downtown's murals and Mexican restaurants, perhaps with a quick trip across to Ciudad Juárez, are better off choosing a downtown hotel. For anyone visiting military family at Fort Bliss, the east side along Loop 375 is the most practical base.

Airport area

on Gateway Boulevard, a few minutes' drive or on the hotel's free shuttle from the terminal

Best for: travelers with a dawn flight or a late-night arrival who don't want to drive into downtown

Pros

free airport shuttle at most hotels
minutes from the terminal, handy for connections or early flights

Cons

an area of commercial strips, no bars or restaurants within walking distance in the evening
a car or taxi is needed to reach anywhere else

Recommended hotels in this area

Hyatt Place El Paso Airport: free shuttle to the terminal and breakfast included, handy for anyone just sleeping over between two flights
Hilton Garden Inn El Paso Airport: on Gateway Blvd East next to the other chain hotels, with an in-house restaurant for those arriving after dinner
Homewood Suites by Hilton El Paso Airport: rooms with a kitchen and free breakfast, useful for multi-night stays tied to business travel

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Historic downtown

City centre · 15-20 minutes by car or rideshare from the terminal, no direct line

Best for: those who want to walk among downtown's murals and Mexican restaurants or visit Ciudad Juárez

Pros

downtown's restaurants and evening life within walking distance
a handy starting point for a visit to Ciudad Juárez

Cons

20 minutes and a taxi from the terminal, worth factoring in for early flights
hotel parking is often paid

Recommended hotels in this area

Hotel Paso Del Norte, Autograph Collection: a historic 1912 building with a Tiffany dome, the best-known downtown choice for atmosphere
Hotel Indigo El Paso Downtown by IHG: rooftop pool with city views, handy for anyone wanting to stay in the heart of downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton El Paso Downtown: pool and city views for those staying more than one night near downtown's office district

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East side and Fort Bliss

Neighbourhood · 10-15 minutes by car from the terminal along Loop 375, no direct shuttle

Best for: those visiting military family at Fort Bliss or heading off early from Loop 375

Pros

closer to Fort Bliss than downtown or the airport area
recent hotels with good standards along Gateway West Blvd

Cons

a residential and commercial area, little to do on foot in the evening
a car is still needed to get to the airport or downtown

Recommended hotels in this area

Hampton Inn & Suites El Paso/East: close to both the airport and Fort Bliss, practical for visiting active-duty service members
Home2 Suites By Hilton El Paso East Loop 375: a recent property with an in-room kitchen, 15 minutes from Fort Bliss

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