You can sleep at Changi Airport for free: every terminal has 24-hour snooze lounges with reclining chairs in the transit area. For a shower, a bed or some privacy, pay-per-use lounges and transit hotels start from about S$7 for a shower or S$55 for three hours in a lounge — and landside there is a cabin hotel at Jewel and a full hotel at Terminal 3.
Where to sleep at Changi — at a glance
| Option | Where | Cost (indicative) | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free snooze lounges | Transit halls, T1–T4 | Free | Airside |
| Pay-per-use shower | Transit lounges | From ~S$7 | Airside |
| Plaza Premium Lounge | T1 departures | From ~S$55 / 3h | Airside |
| Ambassador Transit Lounge | T2 & T3 | From ~S$55 / 3h | Airside |
| Aerotel transit hotel | T1 (near Gate D40) | By the hour (min 6h); pool & showers | Airside |
| YOTELAIR cabins | Jewel, Level 4 | Cabins, min 4h | Landside |
| Crowne Plaza hotel | Terminal 3 | Full hotel room | Landside |
Landside options (YOTELAIR and the Crowne Plaza) mean clearing immigration, so you need to be eligible to enter Singapore.
Sleeping for free: the snooze lounges
Changi's cheapest bed is no bed at all — but it is comfortable and free. Each terminal has dedicated snooze lounges with ergonomic reclining chairs in the departure transit halls, open 24 hours at no charge. You will find them at Terminal 1 (Level 3 transit hall, east), Terminal 2 (Level 3 near the Sunflower Garden, plus a Level 2 rest area), Terminal 3 (Level 2 transit hall, south) and Terminal 4 (Level 2M transit hall).
They are first-come, first-served and limited in number, so they fill up on busy overnight connections. A few tips: head there early if your flight lands late, bring an eye mask and a layer for the air-conditioning, use the charging points beside the seats, and keep your valuables against you while you sleep.
Showers at Changi
You do not need a lounge membership to freshen up. Pay-per-use showers start at around S$7, and most transit lounges include a shower with entry. The Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 1 departures has several shower rooms, and the Ambassador Transit Lounges in Terminals 2 and 3, along with the Aerotel hotel in Terminal 1, all offer showers. Many airline lounges include them too if you have access.
Nap cabins and transit hotels (airside)
For a proper lie-down without leaving the transit area:
- Aerotel Changi (Terminal 1, near Gate D40) — a transit hotel with rooms booked by the hour (minimum six-hour block), power showers, a small outdoor pool with jacuzzi and a gym. Handy when you want a shower and a swim as much as a nap.
- Ambassador Transit Lounge (Terminals 2 and 3) — pay-per-use from about S$55 for three hours, with showers, workstations and private napping suites.
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 1) — a large pay-in lounge from about S$55 for three hours, with reclining seating and showers; booking online usually beats the walk-in rate.
If you can clear immigration: landside beds
If you are eligible to enter Singapore — visa-free or with a valid visa — two more comfortable options sit landside:
- YOTELAIR Singapore Changi Airport — compact cabins on Level 4 of Jewel, bookable from a minimum of four hours, with proper beds and en-suite showers. Good for a long evening layover.
- Crowne Plaza Changi Airport — a full hotel attached to Terminal 3 and connected to every terminal, the MRT and Jewel by link bridge and Skytrain. The pick if you want a real night's sleep.
Going landside means clearing arrival immigration and then re-clearing departure immigration and security before your next flight, so leave a comfortable buffer either side.
Overnight tips
- Changi's terminals operate 24 hours, so you will not be moved on — but keep your boarding pass and passport handy.
- Food outlets, convenience stores and free Wi-Fi run through the night in the transit areas.
- The snooze lounges and the quiet corners near the terminal gardens are calmer than the main thoroughfares.
- Got free hours in daylight instead? Our Jewel Changi layover guide covers what to do, and the Singapore Changi Airport guide maps the terminals and transport.
Frequently asked questions
Can you sleep in Changi Airport for free?
Yes. Every terminal has free 24-hour snooze lounges with reclining chairs in the departure transit halls. They are first-come, first-served and can fill up overnight, so head there early if your flight lands late.
Where are the free rest areas at Changi?
In the departure transit halls of all four terminals — for example Terminal 1 Level 3 (east), Terminal 2 Level 3 near the Sunflower Garden, Terminal 3 Level 2 (south) and Terminal 4 Level 2M. They are airside, so you use them without clearing immigration.
Are there showers at Changi Airport, and how much do they cost?
Yes. Pay-per-use showers start from around S$7, and the pay-in lounges — Plaza Premium in Terminal 1 and the Ambassador Transit Lounges in Terminals 2 and 3 — include showers with entry, as does the Aerotel transit hotel.
Is there a hotel inside Changi Airport?
Yes, two kinds. Airside, the Aerotel in Terminal 1 rents rooms by the hour. Landside, YOTELAIR has cabins on Level 4 of Jewel and the Crowne Plaza at Terminal 3 is a full hotel — but reaching either means clearing immigration.
Can I get a private room or nap cabin during a layover?
Yes. Without leaving the transit area, book a room by the hour (minimum six hours) at Aerotel (Terminal 1) or a private napping suite at the Ambassador Transit Lounge (Terminals 2 and 3). Landside, YOTELAIR at Jewel offers cabins from four hours.
Do I need to clear immigration to reach YOTELAIR or the Crowne Plaza?
Yes. Both are landside, so you must be eligible to enter Singapore and clear arrival immigration, then allow time to re-clear departure immigration and security. To stay airside, use the snooze lounges, Aerotel or a transit lounge instead.
Prices, locations and opening hours are indicative and can change — confirm the latest details with Changi Airport and each operator before you travel.