Travel & Stay in Central London

Stay beside the Thames and explore London between tandas, with excellent transport connections, flexible accommodation options and iconic attractions close to the festival.

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Westminster Boating Base · 136 Grosvenor Road · Pimlico · London SW1V 3JY

Central London · Westminster

Directly on the River Thames

Pimlico · Victoria Line

Friday & Saturday Night Tube

Your Riverside Festival Venue

Arrive through Pimlico Gardens. Dance beside the Thames.

Westminster Boating Base is reached through Pimlico Gardens and opens onto a riverside terrace with views across the Thames.

Front entrance of Westminster Boating Base reached through Pimlico Gardens — The front entrance to Westminster Boating Base, approached through Pimlico Gardens.

Terrace at Westminster Boating Base overlooking the River Thames — The riverside terrace overlooking the Thames—a beautiful place to pause between tandas.

Where to Stay

Official hotel offer—plus freedom to stay anywhere

Huttons Hotel is Alma’s official accommodation partner, but guests can choose any hotel, apartment or neighbourhood that suits their budget.

Exterior of Huttons Hotel in Pimlico, London

Official Accommodation Partner

Exclusive Alma Guest Offer

Exclusive Alma guest offer

Receive 20% off Huttons Hotel’s best available rates when booking directly with the hotel and entering the Alma code during checkout.

TANGO2026

Valid for stays from 14–19 October 2026
20% off the hotel’s best available rates
Room Only and Bed & Breakfast options
53–57 Belgrave Road, Pimlico, London SW1V 2BB

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Alternative accommodation: Pimlico, Victoria, Vauxhall, Battersea and Chelsea are all practical places to stay. Belgrave Road in Pimlico is lined with hotels and begins only a short walk from the venue. Other London neighbourhoods are also easy to access by bus, Tube or train, particularly with the Friday and Saturday Night Tube. For alternatives, compare Booking.com or Airbnb and check the route to Pimlico before booking.

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Venue, Hotel & Transport Map

See where everything is

The map shows Westminster Boating Base, Huttons Hotel and the three most useful nearby transport hubs: Pimlico, Victoria and Vauxhall.

Festival venueWestminster Boating Base · 136 Grosvenor Road · London SW1V 3JY

Official hotelHuttons Hotel · 53–57 Belgrave Road · London SW1V 2BB

Nearest UndergroundPimlico · Victoria line

Major transport hubsVictoria Station and Victoria Coach Station · Vauxhall Station

Getting Here & Getting Around

Simple connections across London

Pimlico is the nearest Underground station. Victoria and Vauxhall provide additional rail, Underground, bus and coach connections.

London transport

The Victoria line connects Pimlico directly with Victoria, Green Park, Oxford Circus, King’s Cross St Pancras and other major interchanges. Local buses serve Pimlico, Victoria, Vauxhall, Chelsea and Battersea, while walking is practical from many nearby hotels.

Contactless bank cards and mobile wallets are widely accepted across London’s Tube and bus network. Always use the same card or device throughout the day.

Coaches can be a particularly cost-effective way to reach London Victoria from major airports and destinations across the UK. Victoria Coach Station is within walking distance of the Pimlico area and the festival venue, and is also close to Victoria Underground and rail station.

Airport & Eurostar routes

GatwickDirect train to London Victoria, then walk, take a bus or travel one stop to Pimlico. National Express coaches also run to Victoria Coach Station and can be a cost-effective alternative.
HeathrowPiccadilly line to Green Park, then change to the Victoria line for Pimlico. Direct coaches to Victoria Coach Station can also offer a cost-effective option.
StanstedStansted Express to Tottenham Hale, then Victoria line to Pimlico; coaches to Victoria are another option. Coaches to Victoria Coach Station can be a cost-effective alternative to rail.
LutonTravel via Luton Airport Parkway to St Pancras, then take the Victoria line to Pimlico. Coaches to Victoria Coach Station can also suit travellers prioritising price over speed.
London CityUse the DLR and Underground into central London, then connect towards Pimlico or Victoria.
EurostarFrom King’s Cross St Pancras, take the Victoria line directly to Pimlico.

Late-night travel: the Victoria line operates as part of London’s Night Tube on Friday and Saturday nights. Night buses, licensed taxis and private-hire services are also available. Check live TfL information before travelling because engineering work can affect services.

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London on Your Doorstep

Explore between tandas

The venue’s central riverside location makes it easy to combine Alma with some of London’s most recognisable sights.

Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster in London — Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are within easy reach along the river.

Buckingham Palace in central London — Buckingham Palace, Green Park and St James’s Park are close to Victoria and central Westminster.

View of Battersea Power Station from the terrace at Westminster Boating Base — Battersea Power Station and the Thames can be seen from the venue terrace.

Riverside walks, Tate Britain, cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars surround the Pimlico and Victoria area. Hyde Park, the South Bank, Covent Garden, Soho, Kensington, Chelsea and the rest of central London are a short bus, Tube or train journey away.