Harry Styles fans warned over astronomical hotel price hikes near Wembley Stadium
Hotel prices near Wembley Stadium are set to soar during Harry Styles’ eight-night residency, with new research showing that stays could cost more than £1,100 a night.
Harry Styles fans who are heading to Wembley Stadium this summer, are being warned to watch out for extortionate hotel prices. It comes after new research found accommodation costs near the venue can top £1,100 a night on concert dates between 12-27 June.
With thousands missing out on presale tickets for Harry’s Wembley residency yesterday, attention has now turned to the general sale later this week. But new analysis suggests that securing a bed near the stadium could actually cost more than the ticket itself.
Research by ticket platform SeatPick shows that accommodation within half a mile of Wembley Stadium increases sharply on concert nights in June, with the average price reaching £932, a £546 rise (+141%) compared to non-concert dates.
The most expensive night is currently Wednesday, 17 June, when average local accommodation hits £1,126.83, while the cheapest concert date on average is Friday, 26 June, at £564.44. In one case, a single property increased its nightly rate from £93 to £319 following the announcement of extra tour dates, reports the study.
A quick Google revealed that a one night stay at the Hilton in Wembley will cost you £1,359 on Saturday, 20 June or £1,363 at the St George’S Hotel in Wembley.
SeatPick also found that prices on Friday nights almost quadruple compared with the previous week, and that some fans have already booked hotels despite not yet securing tickets.
To put the costs into context, the average monthly rent in the Wembley area is £1,971, less than the cost of staying two nights locally during Harry Styles’ Wembley run. The platform estimates fans could buy tickets to 12 separate Wembley shows for the same price as one night’s stay on the cheapest average concert date.
Gilad Zilberman, CEO of SeatPick, said fans should plan carefully to avoid being caught out by inflated prices.
He said: “Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights when Harry Styles is performing at Wembley Stadium. Being aware of these extra costs can help fans avoid unpleasant surprises.”
He advised fans to consider staying further from Wembley Park, suggesting areas such as Ealing and Brent Cross, which benefit from strong transport links via the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines, as well as local bus routes.
Zilberman also said that leaving the stadium slightly later, or just before the final song ends, can significantly reduce queues at Wembley Park station.
With demand expected to be high when tickets go on general sale, fans are being urged to factor in accommodation and travel costs before committing to a night near Wembley.