Accommodation close to Football Club, Music Concerts
Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland
SR5 1SU, Sunderland, Vaux Brewery Way
Located next to the Stadium of Light, the home of Sunderland Football Club, Hilton Garden Inn is situated 15 minutes' walk from Sunderland city centre and 5 minutes' drive from the sandy beaches of Roker... read more
2166 reviews 8.5
Apartments Argyle Square
SR2 7BS, Sunderland, 15 Argyle Square
Apartments Argyle Square features quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Sunderland, 2.7 km from Stadium of Light. Each unit comes with a sofa, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with... read more
18 reviews 8.4
Western Hill
SR2 7PH, Sunderland, 14 Western Hill
Situated in Sunderland, 2.6 km from Stadium of Light and 20 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Western Hill features accommodation with free WiFi. Each unit features a patio, a fully equipped kitchen with... read more
14 reviews 7.9
AA Sunderland City South
SR2 8EE, Sunderland, 1 Park Place East
Set within 2.7 km of Stadium of Light and 21 km of Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Sunderland, AA Sunderland City South offers accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV. All units comprise a... read more
333 reviews 5.8
The Mayfield Apartments
SR6 8EE, Sunderland, Mayfield Guest house, Sealane. Seaburn.
Located in Sunderland, within less than 1 km of Roker Beach and 3.3 km of Stadium of Light, The Mayfield Apartments provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFithroughout the property as well as... read more
317 reviews 8.1
Alexander Apartments Rooms 1
SR5 2JE, Sunderland, The Green
Offering free WiFi, Alexander Apartments Rooms 1 offers accommodation in Sunderland, 2.9 km from Roker Beach and 1.3 km from Stadium of Light. The property is situated 19 km from Sage Gateshead, 19 km from... read more
64 reviews 7
Open plan house overlooking penshaw monument
DH4 7AN, Sunderland, 1 green acres Herrington
Featuring lake views, Open plan house overlooking penshaw monument provides accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 10 km from Stadium of Light. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and... read more
0 reviews 0
Alexander Apartments South Shields 2
NE33 4RT, South Shields, Stanhope Road
Situated within 8.7 km of Stadium of Light and 14 km of Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in South Shields, Alexander Apartments South Shields 2 features accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV. All units... read more
4 reviews 5.5
Sunderland AFC Football Ground – Stadium of Light
A football club with history dating back to 1879, Sunderland Association Football Club has its roots in Tyne and Wear County, which is in North East England. With their home team colours of red and black they have consistently proven to be a competitive and fierce club winning championships over the years. The most recently awarded recognition was being named the Football League Cup finalists for 2014.
Hotels near Stadium of Light Sunderland
The football club plays in the Stadium of Light which as of 2002 has a capacity of 49,000 seats and was built from the ground up in the middle of the 1990’s. Average attendance on match day is 40,000. When not in use for a game, the Stadium of Light facility is used for conferences, concerts, and even weddings.
Out-of-Towners will find that cheap hotels and b&b’s are not available extremely close to the stadium, but that the transportation offered is more than sufficient to get to and from any accommodation.
If you do not want to stay in one of the handful of b&b’s or cheap hotels in the direct vicinity, you can also head to the North Sea coast to Roker Beach. Still within a half an hour walk to the stadium, guests can find rooms in chain establishments, cheap hotels, and bed and breakfast lodgings as examples of alternative accommodation. If all else fails, staying in nearby Newcastle and catching a metro to the stadium is an option where there are also several b&b’s and low cost hotels to stay in. Keep in mind that some places require a minimum reservation time for the rooms they rent, so it would be in your best interest to check out what the area around the Stadium of Light has to offer.
How to get to
It is fairly convenient to reach the stadium, which is a short stroll away from the Sunderland city centre ground. When first coming into the city via train, the National Rail has a stop (Sunderland) which is located nearby to the football stadium. Furthermore the St Peter’s and Stadium of Light Metro stops were constructed to benefit the stadium.
Quite convenient for highway travellers, a park and ride system is available on match days to enable viewers to park a further distance away from the stadium and avoid traffic headaches.
Dining and Pubs
As the ground is located in a bustling city, this allows guests to have their choosing of places to dine and drink. The dining and night entertainment scene extends to the marina and includes a range of gastronomes from local pubs, to gourmet restaurants, and takeaway.
Whether you crave Thai, Italian, or classic English cuisine something diverse can be found in the city centre for all tastes and budgets. For the adventurer, lively restaurants are also found on the outskirts.
Sunderland has loads to offer football fans and general tourists alike. With its beach coastal location, green outdoor spaces, and cultural pride there is always an array of fun activities and interesting sights that make the town appealing. Bed and breakfast lodging is only part of the charm. Let’s not forget the plethora of art be it contemporary or grass roots music, the city has something for everyone.
Some Facts and Location of the Ground (SR5 1SU area)
Name : Stadium of Light
Location : on the northern river bank of the River Wear, a 15 minutes walk from the city centre.
Address : Sunderland, SR5 1SU, England United Kingdom
Club : Sunderland Association Football Club (SAFC)
Nickname : The Black Cats
Capacity : 48,700 seating places (football), 60,000 for concerts
Stands : South Stand, West Stand, East Stand and North Stand.
Postcode district : SR5
Region : North East England
County : Tyne and Wear
Tel : +44 871 911 1200
Nearest Hotels : to the north of central Sunderland UK.
Stadium Tours
Sunderland AFC offer guided stadium tours around the ground. A visit includes a stop at the players’ lounge, dressing room, players’ tunnel, and dugouts. Tours takes approximately 60-70 minutes and run most days of the week except matchdays.