StayAreasWhere to stay near The Kia Oval
Westminster is the closest area we cover, 2.2 km away from the Oval. If you'd rather stay in town, South Bank is 25 minutes home at 22:45 by bus 333, bus 344. For less, Camden is 33 minutes away with mid-range doubles around $215, against $320.
- What it is
- Stadium, about 27,500 people
- What's on
- England Test matches, Surrey games and The Hundred
- Nearest stations
- Oval (Northern line, opposite the gates) and Vauxhall (Victoria line and trains to Waterloo)
Where to stay for a match or concert at The Kia Oval
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WestminsterBest for first-time visitors | 24District, Victoria, bus 185 | 23bus 185, bus 24 | $320 |
| South BankRiverside galleries & theatres | 30Northern | 25bus 333, bus 344 | $295 |
| Covent GardenTheatres, shopping & street life | 29Northern | 28bus 436, bus 87 | $360 |
| HolbornCentral, practical and between the West End and the City | 34Central, Victoria, bus 36 | 28bus 59 | $400 |
| PaddingtonHeathrow Express & Hyde Park | 36Circle, Victoria, bus 185 | 30bus 36 | $230 |
| King's CrossStations, canal & Coal Drops Yard | 29Victoria, bus 36 | 31bus 36, Victoria | $270 |
| KensingtonMuseums & Kensington Gardens | 34District, Victoria, bus 436 | 32bus 185, District, bus 49 | $295 |
| SohoRestaurants, bars & theatres | 33Victoria, bus 436 | 33bus 36, Northern | $360 |
| CamdenMarkets, live music & the canal | 39bus 27, Northern | 33bus 36, Northern | $215 |
| BloomsburyBritish Museum & garden squares | 40Northern | 35bus 36, Northern, bus 68 | $255 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Sep 2026; on big event nights hotels near the Oval cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Oval station is right outside but crowded after close of play; Vauxhall is a 10-minute walk with the Victoria line and trains.
Before you book
- Westminster and the South Bank are 10 to 15 minutes away and have the most hotels nearby.
Hotels near The Kia Oval
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The Kia Oval and the areas on the map
Staying near The Kia Oval: questions
What is the best area to stay near the Oval?
Westminster is the closest area we cover, 2.2 km away from the Oval. If you'd rather stay in town, South Bank is 25 minutes home at 22:45 by bus 333, bus 344. For less, Camden is 33 minutes away with mid-range doubles around $215, against $320.
How long does it take to get back after a match or concert at the Oval?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Westminster 23 minutes, South Bank 25 minutes, Covent Garden 28 minutes, Holborn 28 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Oval station is right outside but crowded after close of play; Vauxhall is a 10-minute walk with the Victoria line and trains.
How much do hotels near the Oval cost?
In Westminster, typical doubles are about $160 budget, $320 mid-range and $695 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 the Oval?
Oval (Northern line, opposite the gates) and Vauxhall (Victoria line and trains to Waterloo).