StayAreasWhere to stay near Stamford Bridge
Kensington is the closest area we cover, 2.0 km away from Stamford Bridge. After a match or concert, the quickest trip home is to Hammersmith: 19 minutes at 22:45 by bus 211.
- What it is
- Stadium, about 40,000 people
- What's on
- Chelsea home games and stadium tours
- Nearest stations
- Fulham Broadway (District line), West Brompton (District line and Overground) and Imperial Wharf (Overground)
Where to stay for a match or concert at Stamford Bridge
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the TfL Journey Planner for a weekday: there at 18:00, home at 22:45. Quickest home first. Event nights add queues.
| Area | There, 18:00 | Home, 22:45 | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HammersmithWest London by the river, on the Piccadilly line to Heathrow | 24bus 211 | 19bus 211 | $220 |
| KensingtonMuseums & Kensington Gardens | 29District, bus 14 | 25bus 14, bus 70 | $295 |
| PaddingtonHeathrow Express & Hyde Park | 30District | 29District | $230 |
| WestminsterBest for first-time visitors | 30District, bus 14 | 29bus 14, District | $320 |
| WimbledonTennis, a village high street and the common in south-west London | 29District, bus 14 | 31District | $230 |
| Notting HillPastel streets & Portobello Market | 34bus 52, District | 33bus 328 | $270 |
| SohoRestaurants, bars & theatres | 46Victoria, District | 41bus 14 | $360 |
| Covent GardenTheatres, shopping & street life | 42District | 41bus 14, District | $360 |
| King's CrossStations, canal & Coal Drops Yard | 42Victoria, District | 41bus 14, District, Victoria | $270 |
| MaryleboneVillage feel in the centre | 45bus 18, District | 42District, bus 27 | $320 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Sep 2026; on big event nights hotels near Stamford Bridge cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Fulham Broadway is crowded after the final whistle; West Brompton is a 10-minute walk and usually quicker.
Before you book
- Kensington and South Kensington are 15 minutes away and full of hotels at every price.
- There is a hotel inside the stadium complex, which sells out on matchdays.
Hotels near Stamford Bridge
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Staying near Stamford Bridge: questions
What is the best area to stay near Stamford Bridge?
Kensington is the closest area we cover, 2.0 km away from Stamford Bridge. After a match or concert, the quickest trip home is to Hammersmith: 19 minutes at 22:45 by bus 211.
How long does it take to get back after a match or concert at Stamford Bridge?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Hammersmith 19 minutes, Kensington 25 minutes, Paddington 29 minutes, Westminster 29 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Fulham Broadway is crowded after the final whistle; West Brompton is a 10-minute walk and usually quicker.
How much do hotels near Stamford Bridge cost?
In Kensington, typical doubles are about $145 budget, $295 mid-range and $645 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to Stamford Bridge?
Fulham Broadway (District line), West Brompton (District line and Overground) and Imperial Wharf (Overground).