Wed, 12 Aug 2026 · Sports

Hotels for Nottingham Forest v Bayer Leverkusen (Pre-Season)

Name: Nottingham Forest v Bayer Leverkusen (Pre-Season)
Start: 2026-08-12T19:45:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-12T19:45:00.000Z
Location: The City Ground

At The City Ground, Nottingham on Wed, 12 Aug 2026. 30 hotels within 3km — book close and walk back after the show.

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About Nottingham Forest v Bayer Leverkusen (Pre-Season)

Nottingham Forest host Bayer Leverkusen in a pre-season friendly at The City Ground, a low-stakes match that's really about first looks at new signings and shaking off summer rust. Since it's a one-off midweek-style fixture rather than a full matchday festival, where you stay is mostly about convenience getting to and from the ground.

Where to stay nearby

The City Ground sits right on the River Trent in Nottingham, and for this friendly you've got a clear choice between staying on top of the action or basing yourself further out and treating it as a day trip. Nottingham itself is the obvious pick for most fans, but Derby and Sheffield both work if you're combining the game with other plans or find better availability there.

Nottingham — about 2 km away

Nottingham is the only real option if you want to walk to the ground or keep travel simple on the night — at 2km away, it's a short taxi, bus, or even a walk from most central hotels, and with 28 hotels to choose from you've got a reasonable spread of options.

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Derby — about 23 km away

Derby suits fans who want a quieter base or are exploring the East Midlands beyond match day; it's about 23km from the venue, so plan on a drive or train connection into Nottingham followed by local transport to the ground, with 18 hotels available.

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Sheffield — about 54 km away

Sheffield is a further-out option best for those prioritizing hotel choice and price over proximity, with 172 hotels to pick from — but at 54km away you're looking at a proper journey by train or car into Nottingham on match day, so build in extra time.

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This is an AI-assisted planning guide. Dates, start times, transport and event details can change — please confirm everything with the official event and transport websites before you book.

The closest hotels to The City Ground

30 within 3km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for Wed, 12 Aug 2026.

River Rooms Nottingham

4 Radcliffe Road West Bridgford

0.3km away

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Helena's Place (7 minutes walk to Nottingham Train station)

37 Arkwright Walk

0.8km away

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Marham Close

17 Marham Close

0.9km away

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Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Waterfront Plaza, Station Street

1.1km away

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Bentinck Hotel

1 Station Street

1.3km away

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The Beeches Hotel & Leisure Club

65-69 Wilford Lane

1.3km away

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Lace Market Hotel

29-31 High Pavement, Lace Market, Nottingham, England, NG1 1HE

1.4km away

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Heritage Mews Nottingham

Heritage Mews High Pavement

1.5km away

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Heritage Mews

2 High Pavement, Nottingham, England, NG1 1HN

1.5km away

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ibis Nottingham Centre

16 Fletcher Gate, Nottingham, England, NG1 2FS

1.6km away

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Mercure Nottingham City Centre George Hotel

2 George Street, Lace Market, Nottingham, England, NG1 3BP

1.7km away

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Hounds Gate Luxury Apartments by 1508 Stays

74 Hounds Gate

1.8km away

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About The City Ground

Nottingham Forest's home sits on the banks of the River Trent, one of English football's most characterful settings, with Trent Bridge cricket ground almost directly across the water. The riverside location is a pleasant pre-match walk, with pubs and green space close by, and the city centre a short stroll over the bridge.

Nottingham station and the tram are within easy reach. Staying in the centre lets you enjoy the riverside atmosphere and avoid the crowds pressing onto transport at full time.