Hotels Near Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
Saturday 28 November 2026 Motorpoint ArenaUpdated Wednesday 21 October 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 5 km of Motorpoint Arena, 23 of them within a 40-minute walk. Closest are St Mary's Quarters (6 min), Premier Inn Nottingham Arena - London Road (7 min), Heritage Mews (8 min). Next up at the venue: Placebo on Saturday 28 November 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$112 per night and the median is A$300, +13% against a normal A$267 night. Rates sampled 21 Oct 2026.
Placebo play Motorpoint Arena on 28 November 2026, and Nottingham handles a concert night well. Of the 24 hotels we list near the arena, 23 are walkable, and the closest sits just 0.36 kilometres from the doors, so you can be back in your room minutes after the encore. Stars run three to four, with the tightest cluster of hotels bunched within the first kilometre, handy for anyone who wants to drop bags, eat nearby, and walk in without fuss. Further out, towards 4.95 kilometres, you get a longer walk but a quieter base, which suits visitors happy to spend more time getting to and from the show. On a night like this, with a well-loved band on a single date, rooms close to the arena tend to be in demand, so it pays not to leave the booking too late if a short walk matters to you. Either way, this is a compact city, and no hotel on our list sits far from the action.
When to book
Placebo's Nottingham show is on 28 November 2026, a single date, so demand for the 23 walkable hotels near Motorpoint Arena builds as the night gets closer. If a short walk matters, aim for one of the hotels under a kilometre away and book early. You can book hotel and tickets together, with some rates offering free cancellation, handy if plans are still firming up.
Best areas to stay near Motorpoint Arena
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Nottingham
24 hotels · 0.4–5.0 km · 23 walkable
The whole list sits within Nottingham, from 0.36 to 4.95 kilometres of Motorpoint Arena. With 24 hotels and 23 of them walkable, stars running three to four, this area works for most travellers, from fans wanting a two-minute stumble home to those happy with a longer walk and a calmer street.
- Event night
- A$300
- Normal night
- A$268
3–4 star hotels listed
Hotels near Motorpoint Arena, by distance
Event window 27 Nov 2026 → 29 Nov 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times assume 4.8 km/h with a 30% detour allowance.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Mary's Quarters Nottingham's closest option to Motorpoint Arena, a 4-star apart-hotel just 6 minutes from the doors. Apart-hotel | Nottingham | 6 min walk 0.4 km | 4 | A$466 | A$319 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Premier Inn Nottingham Arena - London Road A 3-star hotel 7 minutes' walk from Motorpoint Arena, among the closest choices in Nottingham. | Nottingham | 7 min walk 0.4 km | 3 | A$377 | A$252 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Heritage Mews 4-star hotel 8 minutes from the arena, an easy stroll through central Nottingham. | Nottingham | 8 min walk 0.5 km | 4 | A$490 | A$268 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4-star hotel just 8 minutes' walk from Motorpoint Arena in central Nottingham. 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Nottingham | 8 min walk 0.5 km | 4 | A$297 | A$251 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hilton Nottingham 4-star hotel 12 minutes from the arena, a comfortable walk through Nottingham. 6.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Nottingham | 12 min walk 0.7 km | 4 | A$315 | A$397 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Travelodge Nottingham Central 3-star hotel 14 minutes' walk from Motorpoint Arena, straightforward and central. | Nottingham | 14 min walk 0.8 km | 3 | A$269 | A$229 | See rates | View rates |
 Garner Hotel Nottingham City Centre, by IHG 4-star city centre hotel, 16 minutes on foot from Motorpoint Arena. | Nottingham | 16 min walk 0.9 km | 4 | A$325 | A$288 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Park Plaza Nottingham 4-star hotel 16 minutes' walk from the arena, set in central Nottingham. 9.8/10 guest score · 11 reviews | Nottingham | 16 min walk 0.9 km | 4 | A$377 | A$406 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 St James Hotel BW Premier Collection 4-star hotel just under a kilometre from Motorpoint Arena, 17 minutes on foot. | Nottingham | 17 min walk 1.0 km | 4 | A$572 | A$269 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Robin 7 Lodge City Centre 3-star guesthouse 18 minutes' walk from Motorpoint Arena, a simple city centre base. Guesthouse | Nottingham | 18 min walk 1.1 km | 3 | A$229 | A$137 | See rates | View rates |
 Premier Inn Nottingham Cc - Chapel Bar 3-star hotel 18 minutes from the arena, in Nottingham's Chapel Bar area. | Nottingham | 18 min walk 1.1 km | 3 | A$320 | A$265 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hart's 3-star hotel 19 minutes' walk from Motorpoint Arena, a bit further into Nottingham. | Nottingham | 19 min walk 1.1 km | 3 | A$545 | A$359 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Crowne Plaza Nottingham 4-star hotel 20 minutes' walk from the arena, still comfortably central. 8.4/10 guest score · 4 reviews | Nottingham | 20 min walk 1.2 km | 4 | A$294 | A$549 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Gamston Lock, Nottingham by Marston's Inns 4-star hotel 29 minutes' walk from Motorpoint Arena, for those happy to go further. | Nottingham | 29 min walk 1.7 km | 4 | A$250 | A$200 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Nottingham | 31 min walk 1.9 km | 3 | A$282 | A$351 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Nottingham | 33 min walk 2.0 km | 3 | A$303 | A$235 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel 8.2/10 guest score · 5 reviews | Nottingham | 35 min walk 2.1 km | 4 | A$243 | A$353 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Nottingham | 37 min walk 2.2 km | 3 | A$239 | A$188 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Nottingham | 38 min walk 2.3 km | 3 | A$112 | A$66 | See rates | View rates | |
| Nottingham | 39 min walk 2.4 km | 4 | A$316 | A$250 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Nottingham | 41 min walk 2.5 km | 3 | A$269 | A$271 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Nottingham | 5.0 km 5.0 km | 3 | A$235 | A$252 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Nottingham | 7 min walk 0.4 km | 4 | Check live | — | See rates | View rates | |
 Mama's Inn Boutique Guest House Guesthouse | Nottingham | 20 min walk 1.2 km | 3 | Check live | A$409 | See rates | View rates |
Map: Motorpoint Arena and the listed hotels
Getting to Motorpoint Arena
Lace Market tram stop
The nearest tram stop to the arena is Lace Market on Fletcher Gate, about a five minute walk from the venue. Trams run roughly every seven minutes until around midnight, supported by park and ride sites on the edge of the city.
Nottingham train station walk
Nottingham railway station, served by East Midlands Railway, is a short walk or very short taxi ride from the arena, generally quoted as around ten minutes on foot.
Source: www.motorpointarenanottingham.com, www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk
City bus services and bus stations
Several Nottingham City Transport services drop passengers right outside the arena while Trent Barton buses pass nearby, and the city's two main bus stations, Broadmarsh and Victoria, are each about a ten minute walk from the venue.
Source: www.motorpointarenanottingham.com, nottingham.events
No on-site parking, nearby car parks instead
The arena has no on-site car park, so spectators use nearby city centre car parks, and the Broad Marsh Car Park on Carrington Street can often be pre-booked for events with entry handled automatically by numberplate recognition rather than a physical ticket.
Taxi rank on Lower Parliament Street
A taxi rank on Lower Parliament Street serves as the official drop off and pick up point for the arena, sitting right next to one of the two main entrances which has lift access to the concourse.
Source: www.motorpointarenanottingham.com, www.eventim.co.uk
East Midlands Airport to arena
East Midlands Airport is roughly twenty five to thirty five minutes away by car, and the Skylink bus service runs direct routes into Nottingham around every twenty minutes, operating twenty four hours a day.
Source: www.motorpointarenanottingham.com, nottingham.events
Two accessible main entrances
The arena has two main entrances, one through Bolero Square off Bellar Gate and another via a lift on Lower Parliament Street beside the taxi rank, both offering flat floor access and automatic doors.
Source: www.motorpointarenanottingham.com, www.accessable.co.uk
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 22 hotels within 5 km that returned a rate for 27 Nov 2026 → 29 Nov 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$112 per night. Sampled 21 Oct 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Motorpoint Arena
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Motorpoint Arena?
23 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 40-minute walk. The closest are St Mary's Quarters (6 min, 0.4 km), Premier Inn Nottingham Arena - London Road (7 min, 0.4 km), Heritage Mews (8 min, 0.5 km).
How much do hotels near Motorpoint Arena cost on the event night?
Across 22 hotels within 5 km, the median rate for 27 Nov 2026 is A$300 per night for two adults, compared with A$267 on a normal night (+13%). The lowest listed rate is A$112 at Cotswold Hotel.
When is Placebo at Motorpoint Arena?
Placebo is scheduled for Saturday 28 November 2026 at 18:30 local time (Concerts). Tickets start from EUR 163. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (27 Nov 2026 → 29 Nov 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for Motorpoint Arena?
Stay as close as your budget allows: 23 listed hotels are walkable, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Nottingham are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Are hotels near Motorpoint Arena more expensive on concert nights?
Yes on this date: the median listed rate is A$300 against A$267 on a normal night, a 13% difference.
Can I book a hotel near Motorpoint Arena with free cancellation?
19 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Nottingham events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.