Enjoying the Emirates Football Stadium and North London
There are a large number of cheap hotels and bed and breakfast locations found close to the Arsenal FC stadium that are located within the Holloway and Islington areas of north London. The Emirates football ground is the main attraction in the area with games played throughout the year in English and international football by the Arsenal club and major international teams.
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A short trip along the famous Holloway Road brings you to Islington with its array of independent shops, arts and crafts markets, and major nightlife options. Buses or tubes makes it easy to get from your accommodation, including apartments to rent, b&b’s and cheap hotels to the heart of England’s capital.
A huge number of historic sites, including Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey are within a few minutes travel time of the home of the club and can be enjoyed by every traveller to the region. You could also sample the busy shopping of Oxford Street that is amongst the busiest retail streets in the World.
Emirates Stadium (formerly Ashburton Grove), Arsenal FC football ground is located in Holloway, Islington, north of London UK. The complex also operates as a conference centre and music venue.
Popular are self-guided stadium tours. You can walk through the stadium at your own pace with the company of an audio guide. On route you can visit the changing rooms, players tunnel and the museum. Another option is a guided tour by an Arsenal legend. The stadium is opened 7 days a week for self-guided tours (duration: 55 to 90 minutes), but on matchdays there are no tours available. The legends tour starts every day at 1:00 pm and lasts 75 minutes.
Nearby the football ground you can find several underground tube stations such as Arsenal, Finsbury Park, Holloway Road and Highbury & Islington. Several hotel accommodation can be found nearby the Gunners stadium. One of the nearest hotels is Hilton London Islington.
Where to Stay ?
Many options are available for you seek overnight accommodation close to the Emirates football ground, which include affordable b&b rooms above local pubs and taverns in Holloway and nearby Islington. Staying for the night within a stones throw of the stadium means a fan can take a short walk to the football temple an enjoy tours of the museum and included amenities.
Smaller boutique hotels are also available that offer a unique experience for watching a match or simply paying homage to your favourite team while enjoying the thrills and attractions of the English capital.
Dotted along Holloway Road and its surrounding streets, hotels and apartments for rent are available to meet any budget and make it easy to enjoy a trip to one of the most enjoyable areas of England.
If you are looking for a well priced room that allows you to enjoy a relaxed trip to the area that makes it simple to eat out each and every night a bed and breakfast could be the best option.Staying in b&b’s or guest houses is often a good idea for those looking to take advantage of the local knowledge of the owners of such places to stay who can often recommend the best restaurants and nightlife in the local region.
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Travel – How to get to Matches of the Gunners
Nearest Train Station ?
The closest underground station is Arsenal on the Piccadilly Line, located around three minutes walk from the ground.
Finsbury Park (Victoria, Piccadilly Lines and Great Northern rail) and Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line, North London Line and Great Northern rail) stations are around a 10-minute walk.
Drayton Park station, located very near the stadium is closed at weekends and match days. On non-matchdays, Holloway Road station (Piccadilly line) is located closest, but will also be closed pre-match and is exit-only after the match.
London Kings Cross and St Pancras railway stations (best hotels) are approx. 2 miles away. Travel time is 5 to 10 minutes from Kings Cross to Finsbury Park or Highbury & Islington mainline stations.
By Car
It’s recommended to use public transport. Parking is limited.
Directions
Leave the M1 motorway at Junction 2 and drive onto the A1. Then follow the signs for City (Central London). Keep going on the A1 for around six miles, until you see Holloway Road Tube Station on your right. Take the next left at the traffic lights into Hornsey Road and the stadium is about a 1/4 of a mile further down this road.
By Bus – Coach
Main bus stops are located on Holloway Road, Nag’s Head, Seven Sisters Road, Blackstock Road and Highbury Corner (5 to 10 minutes walk).
By Plane
The nearest airport to Emirates Stadium is Heathrow Airport LHR, 18.6 miles away. The Heathrow tube station connects with the Piccadilly Line.
Other London international airports are within easy reach ; Gatwick Airport International LGW, London City Airport in the borough of Newham, Luton located north of the capital city and Stansted International STN airports.
Some Facts and Location
Name : Emirates Stadium
This spectacular stadium is the home of Arsenal Football Club. It officially opened on the 23rd of July 2006, and replaced the previous home ground “Highbury”. The venue has a capacity of 60,500 seats.
Location : in the district of Islington, North London
Address : Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London, Greater London N5 1BU, England, United Kingdom
Distance to
Club : Arsenal Football Club (FC)
Nickname : The Gunners
Capacity : 60,361 seating places
Postcode district : EC, N, WC
Borough : London Borough of Islington
County : Greater London
Tel : +44 20 7619 5003
Nearest Hotels : to the north of central London, in the Islington district near Arsenal, Drayton Park and Holloway Road stations.
Attractions within easy reach – N5 1BU sat nav postcode area
The Arsenal Football Club Museum (75 Drayton Park, Emirates Stadium, London N5 B1U, England): tour around the stadium. See the dressing room, Diamond Club and much more. Museum displays interesting memorabilia and facts about Arsenal FC.
Clissold Park (Church Street, Stoke Newington, London N16 9HJ, England): nice park next to Stoke Newington. Within walkind distance of Church Street with its variety of cafe’s, restaurants and pubs.
Almeida Theatre (Almeida St, N1, London, England (Islington / Clerkenwell)): wonderful venue providing first class facilities.
King’s Head Theatre (115 Upper Street, London N1 1QN, England): pub theatre located in Islington.