Stadium of Light Information & Accommodation

Stadium Information

Team: Sunderland
Stadium: Stadium of Light
Address: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1BT, 0191 551 5000
Capacity: 49,000

Directions
The Stadium of Light is within walking distance of Sunderland’s city center. The Stadium of Light Metro station is about a ten-minute walk from the stadium and is a great way to get to the game if you are coming from Newcastle or other surrounding areas. Because of its proximity to Newcastle, Sunderland has many accommodations options ranging from budget hostels to expensive hotels in the center of the city. More travel information to Sunderland games.

Hotels near Stadium of Light
You have many choices when you travel to watch Sunderland play at the Stadium of Light. There are a lot of hotels in the city itself and even more in neighboring Newcastle. With a Metro line servicing the stadium, the main thing you will want to consider is whether or not where you stay is convenient to the Metro line. Here are a few accommodations in the area that will make your Stadium of Light experience even more pleasant.

• Chaise Guest House, 5 Roker Terrace, Roker, Sunderland, County Durham SR6 9NB – Just a couple of miles from the center of Sunderland, this small guest house offers amazing views of the sea. It will offer you tranquility before and after the game. Rooms start at £29
• Royal Station Hotel– Location, location, location. The Royal Station is located in the center of bustling Newcastle. With great pubs, restaurants, and sights close by, it is ideally located for those who want to stay close to the transit lines to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light and experience the best of Newcastle. Rooms start at £90.
• Thistle Newcastle, Neville Street – Right across from Newcastle’s central train station, the Thistle is both convenient and charming. You can’t go wrong staying here. Book well in advance. Rooms start at £75.

Hostels near the Stadium of Light
Hotels in the heart of Newcastle and near the coast in Sunderland can be on the expensive side, which means that those on a budget might be better served staying at hostels. The following are budget options that are convenient for those traveling to watch Sunderland play at the Stadium of Light.

• Albatros, 51 Grainger Street, Newcastle – A great location right in the middle of Newcastle center city. The 150-year-old building offers lots of atmosphere. Book well in advance as this place tends to fill up quickly.
• Camrex House Hostel, Tatham St – There is nothing special about this hostel other than its great location in Sunderland and its very affordable beds. Fills up quickly, so make your reservations well in advance of your stay.