Hotels Near The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Wednesday 21 July 2027 The Rose BowlUpdated Sunday 8 November 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of The Rose Bowl, 1 of them within a 15 minute walk. Closest are Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl (2 min). Next up at the venue: England vs Australia on Wednesday 21 July 2027. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$153 per night and the median is A$354, +125% against a normal A$158 night. Rates sampled 8 Nov 2026.
The Rose Bowl sits outside central Southampton, and with Ashes fixtures listed on 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 July 2027, where you stay matters. Across the 24 hotels listed here, only 1 is walkable, with the nearest hotel just 0.16 kilometres from the ground. The Southampton Airport area holds the bulk of the closer options, 10 hotels spread between 0.16 and 6.66 kilometres out, and suits fans who want to be near the gates without spending every night in the city. Southampton proper offers 12 hotels, ranging from three to five stars, better for those who want restaurants, bars and a livelier base and don't mind a short ride out to the ground each day. Sarisbury Green and Fareham each have a single three-star hotel further out, fine for value-focused travellers happy to commute in. With five fixture dates on the calendar, rooms near the ground fill up fast, so expect limited choice the closer the match gets.
When to book
With Ashes fixtures on 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 July 2027, and only 1 of 24 hotels near The Rose Bowl walkable, the closest rooms go first. Book as soon as your dates are fixed, especially in the Southampton Airport area. Southampton's wider choice of 12 hotels gives more breathing room if you book a little later.
Best areas to stay near The Rose Bowl
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.
Southampton Airport
10 hotels · 0.2 to 6.7 km · 1 walkable
The Southampton Airport area holds 10 hotels, stars three to four, spanning 0.16 to 6.66 kilometres from the ground. It includes the one walkable hotel near the venue. Good for fans wanting proximity, though most of the ten still need a short ride on matchday.
- Event night
- A$374
- Normal night
- A$156
3 to 4 star hotels listed
Southampton
12 hotels · 3.0 to 7.8 km · 0 walkable
Southampton itself lists 12 hotels, stars three to five, from 2.97 to 7.81 kilometres out. None are walkable, so plan on a short ride to the ground. Suits travellers who want city amenities and a wider choice of star ratings for their Ashes stay.
- Event night
- A$327
- Normal night
- A$158
3 to 5 star hotels listed
Sarisbury Green
1 hotel · 6.6 to 6.6 km · 0 walkable
Sarisbury Green offers a single three-star hotel, 6.64 kilometres from The Rose Bowl. A quiet, low-key option for fans happy with one choice and a short ride in on match day.
- Event night
- A$153
- Normal night
- A$123
3-star hotels listed
Fareham
1 hotel · 7.1 to 7.1 km · 0 walkable
Fareham has just one three-star hotel, 7.07 kilometres from the ground, the furthest option on this list. Suits fans who prioritise value and don't mind the longest short ride to the Ashes.
- Event night
- A$479
- Normal night
- A$407
3-star hotels listed
Hotels near The Rose Bowl, by distance
Event window 20 July 2027 → 22 July 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa Four-star resort in Southampton, 2.97 kilometres from The Rose Bowl, a short ride to the ground. Resort | Southampton | ~11 min ride 3.0 km | 4 | A$340 | A$156 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Premier Inn Southampton Airport Simple three-star base near Southampton Airport, 4.08 kilometres from the ground, a short ride away. 9.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Southampton Airport | ~14 min ride 4.1 km | 3 | A$389 | A$103 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Ellington Lodge At The Concorde Three-star stay in the Southampton Airport area, 4.92 kilometres from the venue by road. | Southampton Airport | ~17 min ride 4.9 km | 3 | A$360 | A$286 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Travelodge Eastleigh Central Budget three-star option 5.5 kilometres out, a short ride to matchday at The Rose Bowl. 7.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Southampton Airport | ~19 min ride 5.5 km | 3 | A$270 | A$123 | See rates | View rates |
 Premier Inn Southampton City Centre City-centre three-star hotel, 5.69 kilometres from The Rose Bowl, a short ride on event days. | Southampton | ~19 min ride 5.7 km | 3 | A$400 | A$112 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Leonardo Hotel Southampton Four-star comfort near the airport, 5.75 kilometres from the ground, best reached by a short ride. 8.9/10 guest score · 10 reviews | Southampton Airport | ~19 min ride 5.8 km | 4 | A$1,050 | A$110 | See rates | View rates |
 The Elizabeth House Hotel Three-star city hotel, 5.76 kilometres from The Rose Bowl, a short ride away on matchday. | Southampton | ~19 min ride 5.8 km | 3 | A$304 | A$161 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa Harbourside three-star hotel, 5.88 kilometres from the ground, a short ride through the city. | Southampton | ~20 min ride 5.9 km | 3 | A$741 | A$377 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The White Star Tavern Five-star guesthouse in central Southampton, 6.06 kilometres out, a short ride to the Ashes. Guesthouse | Southampton | ~20 min ride 6.1 km | 5 | A$560 | A$164 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Premier Inn Southampton - Cumberland Place Three-star Premier Inn, 6.19 kilometres from The Rose Bowl, a short ride on event days. | Southampton Airport | ~21 min ride 6.2 km | 3 | A$348 | A$125 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Southampton Serviced Apartments Four-star serviced apartments, 6.27 kilometres from the ground, suited to longer Ashes stays. 7.1/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Southampton | ~21 min ride 6.3 km | 4 | A$314 | A$174 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Travelodge Southampton Central Central three-star Travelodge, 6.34 kilometres away, a short ride to The Rose Bowl. 7.0/10 guest score · 3 reviews | Southampton | ~21 min ride 6.3 km | 3 | A$308 | A$135 | See rates | View rates |
 Doubletree by Hilton Southampton Four-star Doubletree near the airport, 6.49 kilometres out, a short ride each way. | Southampton Airport | ~21 min ride 6.5 km | 4 | A$601 | A$153 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Premier Inn Southampton - Eastleigh Three-star Premier Inn in Eastleigh, 6.54 kilometres from the ground, a short ride on matchday. | Southampton Airport | ~22 min ride 6.5 km | 3 | A$299 | A$159 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Ennios Boutique Hotel Rooms Boutique_and_Design | Southampton | ~22 min ride 6.6 km | 4 | A$545 | A$328 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Sarisbury Green | ~22 min ride 6.6 km | 3 | A$153 | A$123 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Southampton Airport | ~22 min ride 6.7 km | 4 | A$498 | A$165 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Hunters Lodge Guesthouse | Southampton | ~23 min ride 6.8 km | 4 | A$251 | A$160 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Solent and Spa Resort | Fareham | ~23 min ride 7.1 km | 3 | A$479 | A$407 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Southampton | ~25 min ride 7.8 km | 4 | A$194 | A$108 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Southampton Airport | ~2 min walk 0.2 km | 4 | Check live | A$206 | See rates | View rates | |
| Southampton | ~21 min ride 6.3 km | 3 | Check live | A$142 | See rates | View rates | |
| Southampton | ~22 min ride 6.5 km | 3 | Check live | A$153 | See rates | View rates | |
 The Madison Apart-hotel | Southampton Airport | ~22 min ride 6.5 km | 3 | Check live | A$276 | See rates | View rates |
Map: The Rose Bowl and the listed hotels
Getting to The Rose Bowl
On event days, a free shuttle bus runs between Southampton Airport Parkway and Hedge End railway stations and the ground, operating from shortly before gates open until up to an hour after the match ends. Southampton Airport Parkway, on the South Western Railway line between Waterloo and Weymouth, is the main station for the venue. The Xelabus X4 also links Southampton Airport Parkway with the ground, stopping on Botley Road outside it. Walkers should follow Botley Road to Marshall Drive, marked by a set of cricket stumps. Onsite parking must be pre-booked and regularly sells out, so a Park and Ride operates from Wide Lane near Junction 5 of the M27. Southampton Airport is the nearest airport, with onward travel by taxi or local bus.
Free matchday rail shuttle
A free shuttle bus service links Southampton Airport Parkway and Hedge End railway stations with the Utilita Bowl on event days, running from shortly before gates open until up to an hour after the match finishes. Spectators are encouraged to take a train to either station and then board the shuttle rather than drive.
Southampton Airport Parkway is the main station
Southampton Airport Parkway is the principal railway station for the venue, around three and a half miles away, and sits on the South Western Railway main line between Waterloo and Weymouth.
Xelabus X4 service
The Xelabus X4 service also connects Southampton Airport Parkway station with the venue, with its nearest stop on Botley Road outside the ground.
On site parking must be pre-booked
Onsite car parking for major matchdays must be pre-booked and regularly sells out, so spectators without a prepaid pass are advised not to drive to the ground on event nights.
Park and Ride at Wide Lane
A Park and Ride option operates from the University of Southampton Sports Ground on Wide Lane near Junction 5 of the M27, with a shuttle bus taking drivers on to the ground.
Walking route along Botley Road
Spectators walking to the venue should follow Botley Road until reaching Marshall Drive, marked by a large set of cricket stumps, before continuing up to the ground.
Southampton Airport is nearest airport
Southampton Airport is the closest airport to the venue, roughly three and a half to four miles away, with onward travel possible by taxi or local bus service.
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 20 hotels within 8 km that returned a rate for 20 July 2027 → 22 July 2027 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$153 per night. Sampled 8 Nov 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at The Rose Bowl
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of The Rose Bowl?
1 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 15 minute walk. The closest are Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl (2 min, 0.2 km).
How much do hotels near The Rose Bowl cost on the event night?
Across 20 hotels within 8 km, the median rate for 20 July 2027 is A$354 per night for two adults, compared with A$158 on a normal night (+125%). The lowest listed rate is A$153 at Orange Grove Hotel Gardens.
When is England vs Australia at The Rose Bowl?
England vs Australia is scheduled for Wednesday 21 July 2027 at 11:00 local time (The Ashes). Tickets start from EUR 534. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (20 July 2027 → 22 July 2027).
Which area is best to stay in for The Rose Bowl?
Stay as close as your budget allows. 1 listed hotel is within a 15 minute walk, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Southampton 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.
Can I book a hotel near The Rose Bowl with free cancellation?
17 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 Southampton 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.