Where to Stay for Wimbledon 2026: Full Guide

Wimbledon 2026 runs from 29 June to 12 July 2026, two weeks, one iconic grass court, millions of strawberries consumed, and accommodation across southwest London that sells out at an almost alarming speed. The 139th edition of The Championships is happening at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Church Road, SW19, and if you are planning to attend, congratulations, you are doing summer correctly.

Now sort your accommodation before someone else does. Where you stay genuinely changes how enjoyable the whole thing is. The wrong postcode means long commutes, expensive cabs, and arriving at the queue already exhausted. The right one means you stroll to Southfields station, get there in minutes, and have a neighbourhood pub to collapse in afterwards.

Here is the neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood breakdown, what each area offers, how long it takes to get to the club, and the best hotel options bookable on CuddlyNest. Let us get into it.

How to Actually Get to the All England Club

Before the neighbourhoods, the transport picture, because it matters more than most guides admit.

• District Line to Southfields — the closest tube station to the club. A short 15-minute walk or a quick shuttle bus from the station to the grounds. This is the route most regular Wimbledon attendees use and the most straightforward one.

• Train to Wimbledon Station — trains run from London Waterloo directly. During The Championships, a dedicated shuttle bus runs from Wimbledon Station to the All England Club. About 20 minutes walk or 10 minutes on the bus.

• Driving — strongly advised against during The Championships. The roads around SW19 during tournament fortnight are not the move. Public transport only.

The closer you are to Southfields or Wimbledon station, the simpler your days become.

1. Wimbledon and Southfields — Closest to the Action

The obvious choice and the one that books out fastest. Staying in Wimbledon itself or the adjacent Southfields neighbourhood puts you walkable to the grounds, and during Wimbledon fortnight, the whole area takes on a festival atmosphere that is genuinely brilliant to be part of. Strawberry stalls, queues snaking down Church Road, people in pristine white outfits, the distant sound of applause drifting across the common. You are in the thick of it.

Wimbledon Village is the leafier, more upmarket side, independent cafés, boutique shops, lovely pubs, and a village-within-London feel that is completely charming. If you want the full Wimbledon neighbourhood experience, this is where you want to be.

Southfields is more residential, slightly more affordable, and sits directly on the District Line with a walkable route straight to the club. Practical and well-located without the village premium.

The catch: both areas sell out fast during the tournament and prices are at their peak. Book months in advance. Not weeks. Months.

Where to stay on CuddlyNest:

Premier Inn London Wimbledon South — Premier Inn is the reliable workhorse of British hotel chains and the Wimbledon South location delivers exactly what you need. Comfortable, consistent, well-located, and considerably easier to book than the boutique options in the village. A solid base for the full tournament fortnight.

Premier Inn London Wimbledon Broadway — Right by Wimbledon station, within walking distance of the shuttle bus to the grounds. Clean, well-reviewed, and practical, the kind of hotel where you show up, sleep well, and get to the tennis on time every morning without drama.

Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South — A reliable, well-priced option in the Wimbledon South area. If the Premier Inns are full, this is the sensible next call. Good reviews, straightforward access to the grounds, and no surprises.

2. Putney — The Smart Neighbour

Putney is one stop from Southfields on the District Line and sits right on the Thames — which means good pubs, riverside walks, a lovely high street, and Wimbledon access without the full SW19 price tag. It is the neighbourhood that experienced Wimbledon visitors often end up choosing after their first year of paying Wimbledon prices.

The vibe in Putney during tournament fortnight is relaxed and local. You will find people watching the tennis in pub gardens on big screens, the riverfront is lovely for an evening walk after a long day at the club, and the accommodation options are more varied and generally more affordable than Wimbledon itself.

East Putney tube station puts you one stop from Southfields, genuinely as close as it gets without actually being in the SW19 postcode.

Where to stay on CuddlyNest:

The Lodge Hotel Putney — A boutique hotel in tree-lined Putney with elegant interiors and a short walk from East Putney tube station. Consistently well-reviewed for service and atmosphere. For a Wimbledon trip where you want something with character rather than a chain, this is the Putney pick.

Premier Inn London Putney Bridge — Right by Putney Bridge on the Thames, this one gives you the riverside location with reliable Premier Inn quality and straightforward District Line access to Southfields. Great value for the location during tournament fortnight.

3. Wandsworth and Earlsfield — The Value Play

If Wimbledon and Southfields are the obvious choice and Putney is the smart neighbour, Wandsworth and Earlsfield are the insider pick. Both sit just outside the main tourist radar for Wimbledon, offer genuinely good transport connections to the club, and come with significantly more accommodation availability at more sensible prices.

Earlsfield is a 10-minute walk from Southfields station, easily manageable, and the neighbourhood itself has a good high street, solid local restaurants, and a genuine residential energy that feels nothing like the tourist zones closer to the grounds. Wandsworth has excellent bus connections and a pleasant riverside area of its own.

For visitors who want to maximise their budget and put the savings toward courtside hospitality, these are the postcodes to look at.

Where to stay: head to CuddlyNest and use the map view to search Wandsworth and Earlsfield — the platform shows you exactly how each property sits relative to the tube and bus connections you need for the grounds.

4. Kensington and Chelsea — Central London with Easy District Line Access

For those who want to combine Wimbledon with a wider London trip — and want a genuinely central, well-located base that still gets them to the club efficiently — Kensington and Chelsea is the move. The District Line runs directly from Earl's Court and Kensington High Street through to Southfields, making the journey to the grounds straightforward even from central London.

You are also within easy reach of the Natural History Museum, the V&A, Hyde Park, the King's Road, and everything that makes London worth spending more than two weeks in. Wimbledon by day, London by evening, it works very well as a combination.

Where to stay on CuddlyNest:

CG Kensington — A well-located Kensington property with easy access to the District Line for Wimbledon. A solid central London base for those combining the tournament with broader city exploration. Good reviews, sensible price point, and the right neighbourhood for a full London-plus-Wimbledon trip.

5. Chiswick — Residential, Charming and Underrated

Chiswick sits between Kensington and Wimbledon, close enough to the District Line for sensible tournament access, but with a neighbourhood energy and charm that makes it one of the most pleasant places to be based during a London trip. Good restaurants, independent cafés, riverside walks along the Thames at Chiswick Mall, and a pace of life that is notably calmer than central London.

It is not the most obvious Wimbledon base but for those who value atmosphere as much as proximity, it delivers well.

Where to stay on CuddlyNest:

Chiswick Court Hotel — A comfortable Chiswick property with straightforward transport connections toward Wimbledon and an included continental breakfast. A charming, well-priced base for those who want residential London rather than tourist central.

The Quick Summary: Which Neighbourhood Is Right for You

Here is the no-fluff version:

• Wimbledon Village and Southfields — closest to the grounds, most atmospheric, books out fastest, highest prices. Book months in advance.

• Putney — one District Line stop from Southfields, lovely Thames riverside setting, better availability and prices than SW19. The smart choice.

• Wandsworth and Earlsfield — the insider value pick. Good transport, more availability, more affordable. Great for those prioritising budget.

• Kensington and Chelsea — ideal for a full London trip with Wimbledon built in. Direct District Line to Southfields.

• Chiswick — residential, charming, underrated. Good District Line access and genuinely nice to come back to after a long day of tennis.

Before You Book: The Wimbledon Accommodation Rules

1. Book now. Wimbledon 2026 runs 29 June to 12 July and accommodation across all five of these neighbourhoods moves fast the moment the dates are confirmed. The closer to SW19, the faster it goes.

2. Dates matter. If you are going for Finals Weekend (11 to 12 July for the Ladies and Gentlemen's Singles Finals) you need to be booked earliest, this is the most sought-after accommodation window of the whole fortnight.

3. Don't drive. The area around the All England Club during The Championships is not designed for cars. District Line to Southfields and shuttle bus from Wimbledon station are the two routes that work.

4. Use the map view. When searching on CuddlyNest, the map view is your best friend, it shows you exactly how each property sits relative to the tube stations you need. Do not just search by neighbourhood name; check the map.

The Bottom Line

Wimbledon 2026 is two weeks of the finest tennis on the planet, in the most iconic tournament setting in the world, in London in the middle of summer when the city is at its absolute best. The only thing standing between you and a genuinely brilliant trip is getting the accommodation sorted before someone else does.

Head to CuddlyNest — the AI-powered travel booking platform has hotels across every neighbourhood in this guide, the map view makes it easy to check exactly where you are relative to the District Line and the grounds, and the range covers every budget from boutique Putney to reliable Wimbledon Broadway. And if crypto is your preferred way to pay, CuddlyNest accepts USDT, USDC, BUSD, and DAI, making it one of the most flexible booking platforms available.

Book it. Then enjoy every strawberry and cream moment of Wimbledon 2026.