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Where to Stay for Wimbledon (2027): Village, Town Centre, Richmond or Waterloo, 12 Hotels and 20% VAT

By Casey, Gently Yonder editor

Where to stay for Wimbledon 2027 (28 June to 11 July): Village, town centre, Richmond, Kensington and Waterloo areas, 12 hotels, and 20% VAT with no city tax.

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In this guide14 sections
  1. The short answer
  2. The 2027 Championships: dates, the ballot and the Queue
  3. Getting there: Southfields, Wimbledon or the shuttle
  4. Wimbledon Village and the Common: on foot to the gates
  5. Wimbledon town centre: station, trams and shops
  6. Southfields and Putney: the nearest Tube, but few hotels we could confirm
  7. Richmond: the riverside base
  8. Earl’s Court and South Kensington: the District line from a museum district
  9. Near Waterloo: the fast train out
  10. London’s hotel tax: 20% VAT, and no city tax yet
  11. How to book Wimbledon
  12. All 12 at a glance
  13. Before you go
  14. Frequently asked questions

For Wimbledon, the hotel choice is mostly a transport choice. The Championships 2027 run from 28 June to 11 July, the grounds sit between three Tube and rail stations, and the walk from the nearest Tube stop is a quarter of an hour. London has no city tax on hotel rooms that we could find; the charge to count is VAT at the UK’s standard 20% rate.

This guide covers the dates, the Queue and the ballot as the organiser describes them, how people reach the grounds, five areas, 12 hotels, and the tax. For the rest of your trip, where to stay in London covers five central areas and 12 hotels. The hotels are researched picks, chosen for location, what each property publishes and consistent guest feedback, and each was checked as operating in November 2026. No hotel pays to appear here.

The short answer

If you want… Stay in Why
to walk to the grounds Wimbledon Village and the Common Hotel du Vin Cannizaro House says it is within walking distance of the All England Club, and two village pubs with rooms are nearby
trains, trams and shops at your door Wimbledon town centre The station is served by the District line, South Western Railway and London Trams, and in 2026 the shuttle bus ran from it
a riverside base Richmond Two hotels on Richmond Hill and Petersham Road; we did not verify a journey time to the grounds
the Tube from a museum district Earl’s Court and South Kensington Both stations are on the District line, the line that reaches Southfields
the fast train from central London Near Waterloo South Western Railway takes about 16 minutes between Waterloo and Wimbledon
A rectangle of mown grass behind a low railing, with a long dark green building and white-topped stands beyond it, under a blue sky with large white clouds
The Wimbledon tennis grounds under broken cloud. Photo: Luiz Valerio Trindade / Pexels

The 2027 Championships: dates, the ballot and the Queue

The organiser’s ballot page says it is celebrating 150 years of The Championships, which run from 28 June to 11 July 2027. That is the date to plan around. We found no published day-by-day schedule for 2027, so the nights you need depend on which day your ticket is for.

The public ballot. The page says the Wimbledon Public Ballot for The Championships 2027 has now closed, and that you should sign up to myWimbledon to hear about other ticket options. It says you cannot ask for specific days, courts or seats, and that only one application is accepted per household, per email address and per myWimbledon account. Those who were unsuccessful in the ballot are granted access to the returns shop, where tickets may be bought in the lead-up to The Championships. The organiser also says tickets must not be sold, transferred or advertised for sale or transfer, and that any advertised tickets will be void, so buy only through the official routes.

The Queue. The Queue’s own page was still showing last year’s details when we checked, and we found no 2027 start time, so what follows describes 2026. A daily Queue offers limited Show Court and Grounds tickets, sold at one per person and non-transferable. It starts in Wimbledon Park, which the page calls a five-minute walk from Southfields station. Last year it opened at 2pm on the Sunday before the tournament began, guests joined the end of the line and were given a dated, numbered Queue card, and wristbands for Centre Court, No.1 Court and No.2 Court tickets were issued from 7.30am. The page warns that a Queue card does not guarantee entry if the grounds have reached capacity, and asks people not to travel without checking the Queue status on wimbledon.com first.

If you plan to queue, the practical effect on your hotel is the early start. Plan how you will reach Wimbledon Park first thing in the morning, and check first-train times with TfL for your own station.

An aerial view of a large oval stadium with a white roof, with grass courts beside it, trees around it and a lake in the distance
An aerial view of a Wimbledon stadium and its grounds. Photo: Marian Florinel Condruz / Pexels

Getting there: Southfields, Wimbledon or the shuttle

The organiser’s help page says three stations surround the main site. Southfields (District line) is a 15 minute walk to the grounds, Wimbledon (District line, South Western Railway and London Trams) is a 20 minute walk, and Wimbledon Park (District line) is a 25 minute walk. National Rail’s Championships page, which was written for 2026, calls Southfields step-free and Wimbledon the nearest National Rail station, also with step-free access.

Wimbledon Village and the Common: on foot to the gates

The Village sits on the edge of Wimbledon Common, and the hotels here are the ones that can credibly say walk. The trade-off is that they are pubs and a manor house rather than large hotels, so rooms are few and you should expect them to fill early. We did not verify a walking time from any of these hotels to the grounds or to a station.

Where to stay in Wimbledon Village and the Common

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Wimbledon town centre: station, trams and shops

The Broadway has the town’s stations and shopping, and it is where the shuttle bus starts. Staying here means you can reach Waterloo in about 16 minutes by train, and you walk or take the bus to the grounds.

Where to stay in Wimbledon town centre

Southfields and Putney: the nearest Tube, but few hotels we could confirm

Southfields is the station the organiser’s help page puts nearest the grounds on the Tube, at 15 minutes on foot, and the Queue page puts the Queue itself five minutes from it. TfL lists the station in Zone 3. We looked for hotels here and in Putney and could not confirm an operating one on its own official site, so we name none. Earl’s Court and South Kensington, further down this guide, are on the same District line.

Richmond: the riverside base

A stone arch bridge over a river, with an empty wooden rowing boat on the water in the foreground and trees beyond
Richmond Bridge over the Thames. Photo: AfroRomanzo / Pexels

Richmond is a river town, quieter than Wimbledon in the evening and a different kind of stay. We did not verify a journey time from Richmond to Southfields or Wimbledon, so plan it on TfL’s journey planner for your dates before you commit.

Where to stay in Richmond

Earl’s Court and South Kensington: the District line from a museum district

A white street sign reading South Kensington SW7 with a red border, fixed to a brick wall
A street sign in South Kensington. Photo: Bob Jenkin / Pexels

TfL lists both Earl’s Court and South Kensington as District line stations, and the District line is the one that reaches Southfields, Wimbledon Park and Wimbledon. These two areas suit a trip where Wimbledon is one day of several, because the museums, shops and the rest of central London are close. We did not verify a journey time from either station to Southfields, so check TfL’s journey planner for your dates.

Where to stay in Earl’s Court and South Kensington

Near Waterloo: the fast train out

A brick wall with the word WATERLOO in large letters beneath tall arched windows and a green steel roof, with bicycles parked in front
The Waterloo name on the wall of the station. Photo: Nick Vasin / Pexels

South Western Railway trains between Waterloo and Wimbledon take approximately 16 minutes, according to National Rail, so a hotel near Waterloo is the simplest central choice if you want to leave the grounds and be back on the South Bank for dinner. The last leg is still a walk or the shuttle bus from Wimbledon station.

Where to stay near Waterloo

London’s hotel tax: 20% VAT, and no city tax yet

Charge Rate in 2026-27
VAT 20%, the UK’s standard rate
City or tourist tax None found

The standard rate of VAT is 20%, which GOV.UK says applies to most goods and services. If a quoted room price includes VAT, one-sixth of it is the VAT: on a £250 room that is £41.67 (our arithmetic from the 20% rate). We could not confirm from the hotels’ own sites whether each rate includes VAT, so look at the total at the payment step. On 10 September 2026 the government said mayors in England will be handed the power to introduce an Overnight Visitor Levy, a fee on overnight stays, charged as a percentage of the cost of accommodation, and the Mayor of London said he strongly welcomed the power for London. We found no levy in force for London.

How to book Wimbledon

All 12 at a glance

Hotel Area Tier Best for Watch out for
Hotel du Vin Cannizaro House Wimbledon Village Splurge The grandest walkable base Cashless
Dog & Fox Wimbledon Village Comfortable A pub with rooms in the Village Live sport downstairs
The Rose & Crown Wimbledon Village Comfortable The Common on your doorstep Room count unclear
Premier Inn London Wimbledon (Broadway) Town centre Budget The lowest price by the station Off-site parking
Antoinette Hotel Town centre Good value An independent hotel with parking No walking times
The Petersham Hotel Richmond Splurge A view and a long dinner No distances given
Bingham Riverhouse Richmond Comfortable A riverside evening No room count
Premier Inn London Kensington (Earl’s Court) Earl’s Court Budget The lowest price on the District line No on-site parking
The Ampersand Hotel South Kensington Splurge A base by the museums No station time given
Park Plaza London Waterloo South Bank Comfortable A hotel on the South Bank Lambeth North, not Waterloo
Premier Inn London County Hall South Bank Budget A cheap bed by the river Off-site parking only
Premier Inn London Waterloo (Westminster Bridge) Waterloo Budget The shortest walk to the trains No on-site parking

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

When is Wimbledon in 2027?

The organiser's ballot page says The Championships 2027 run from 28 June to 11 July 2027, celebrating 150 years of The Championships. We found no published day-by-day schedule, so choose your nights from the day on your ticket.

What is the nearest Tube station to Wimbledon?

The organiser's help page puts Southfields (District line) nearest, at a 15 minute walk to the grounds. Wimbledon station is a 20 minute walk and Wimbledon Park a 25 minute walk. The Queue starts in Wimbledon Park, which the Queue page calls a five-minute walk from Southfields.

How do I get to Wimbledon from central London?

National Rail says South Western Railway services take approximately 16 minutes between London Waterloo and Wimbledon, and Thameslink trains from St Pancras International and Blackfriars also call there. The District line serves Southfields, Wimbledon Park and Wimbledon. In 2026 a Championships bus ran from Wimbledon station to the grounds; we found no 2027 timetable.

Can I still get Wimbledon tickets for 2027?

The organiser says the 2027 public ballot has closed and that unsuccessful applicants get access to the returns shop before The Championships. A daily Queue sold limited Show Court and Grounds tickets in 2026, one per person and non-transferable; we found no 2027 Queue details. The organiser says tickets must not be sold or transferred, so use official routes only.

Does London have a hotel tourist tax?

We found no city tax on London hotel rooms. VAT is charged at the UK's standard 20% rate. On 10 September 2026 the government said mayors in England will be handed the power to introduce an Overnight Visitor Levy, and the Mayor of London welcomed it, but we found no levy in force for London.

Where is the best place to stay for Wimbledon?

For walking, Wimbledon Village and the Common, where Hotel du Vin Cannizaro House says it is within walking distance of the All England Club. For trains and trams, the town centre. Earl's Court and South Kensington are on the District line, and hotels near Waterloo suit the 16-minute train. We did not verify walking times from any hotel to the gates.

Sources & further reading

Dates, rules, rates and hotel terms change, and the organiser had not published 2027 Queue or shuttle details when we checked; where we describe last year’s arrangements we say so. Every hotel detail here was checked in November 2026; confirm minimum stays, rates and cancellation terms with the hotel before booking. These are researched picks, not reviews. This article contains affiliate links: hotel rates on Booking.com and other booking sites through Stay22, and tours, transfers and eSIMs through our partners; if you book through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. No hotel pays to be included.

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