For many, Glastonbury is a once-in-a-lifetime experience drawing tens of thousands of festival-goers from around the world. And while sleeping under canvas is all part of the charm of Glastonbury, The Pop-Up Hotel allows hotel guests to immerse themselves in the festival while maintaining a level of comfort that can make Festival Week that much more enjoyable.
The Pop-Up Hotel transforms Glastonbury from a muddy, chaotic adventure into a premium, comfortable, and unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer looking to upgrade or a first-timer nervous about roughing it, The Pop-Up Hotel is worth considering. After all, who says you can’t have it all: music, magic, and a bit of luxury?
Festivals can have the reputation for leaving festival goers feeling less than sparkly after battling through the crowds, standing up, singing and dancing for hours on end added to daytime drinking for several days on the trot … it can all take its toll .. and it’s normally some form of ‘Festival Flu’.
It doesn’t have to be like that, The Pop-Up Hotel redefines what it means to camp at Glastonbury. If you’ve ever dreamed of combining festival vibes with a boutique hotel’s comfort, The Pop-Up Hotel may be the perfect choice for your Glastonbury adventure. Here’s an in-depth look at what’s included and why it’s worth considering for your next festival experience.
What Is The Pop-Up Hotel?
Since 2011, The Pop-Up Hotel has been the Glastonbury insiders’ go-to luxury glamping retreat, designed and created specifically for events like Glastonbury Festival. Bridging the gap between traditional camping and high-end hotels, The Pop-Up Hotel allows guests to enjoy the festival’s energy without sacrificing comfort.
Located just a short walk from Gate D, it offers a range of stylish and comfortable room options designed to cater to festival-goers who value convenience, privacy, and premium amenities. The Pop-Up Hotel isn’t just about proximity to the festival—for us and for our guests, it’s about creating a complete experience. Below are just a few of the highlights from Glastonbury 2024, giving you a taste of what’s to come in 2025:
- Luxury accommodations: Featuring suites with private bathrooms and all rooms with real beds and power outlets for charging phones, The Pop-Up Hotel makes “roughing it” a thing of the past
- Swimming pool: Perfect for cooling off during those hot festival days
- Live performances: From acoustic morning sets to lively poolside brunch parties and evening DJ sets. Secret performances from guest musicians kept guests buzzing
- Our heli-pad offers helicopter arrivals and ground transfers: Arrive in style and beat the traffic
- Easy arrival and check-in with free parking, personal concierge and customer service teams, luggage and buggy service and 24-hour private security to guarantee guest privacy
Health & Wellbeing
Glastonbury may be known for its hedonistic energy, but The Pop Up Hotel ensures that guests can also prioritise self-care. The hotel offers a range of wellness services, including a cutting-edge spa experience with therapies, saunas, hot tubs and ice baths paired with complimentary yoga sessions and wellness experiences from renowned yoga teacher and breathwork practitioner, Richie Norton.
The Salon pamper area features complimentary tools and products, private cubicle hot showers 24 hours a day and proper flushing loos, all to keep you feeling refreshed and camera-ready. And Body Brilliant will also be on hand at The Pop-Up Hotel in June 2025 offering IV infusions, NAD+ 4u Therapy and Pressotherapy, all designed to help combat tiredness, detoxify and boost energy levels for festival weary bodies.
Exceptional Dining Experiences
Foodies will be delighted to know that The Pop Up Hotel delivers plenty of culinary options to delight all appetites. With the stunning A La Carte restaurant, a new Courtyard Kitchen dining experience and a spacious all day Deli plus a 24hr bar, you’ll dine like royalty while still enjoying the vibrant festival atmosphere. Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast to kickstart your day or a late-night feast, the Pop-Up Hotel team has you covered.
Accommodation Options
All of our rooms feature the creature comforts you’d expect from a luxury boutique hotel such as real beds, private showers and power to charge devices but depending on the size of party and how much you want to spend, there’s options for everyone.
And remember that staying with us at The Pop-Up Hotel means that you don’t even need to think for a second about packing a tent, sleeping bags, inflatable mattresses, tent pegs, a mallet .. the list goes on and on. And rather than sleeping in a leaky nylon tent in sleeping bags on mattresses that deflate throughout the night, our guests get to enjoy cosy surroundings complete with a comfy bed, luxury bedding, and proper lighting with a hot shower in the morning.
- Safari Suite – En suite comfort for two
Our most romantic room type, with a design based on the tents used on safari offering plenty of space for 2 guests. King size bed or twin beds with an en suite shower room complete with towels and toiletries, sitting area space with a sofa and coffee table plus deckchairs outside to enjoy the Festival sunshine in peace.
- Safari Suite Grand – For up to 4 guests
Similar to the Safari Suite in style, The Safari Suite Grand offers an even more spacious and comfortable space with en suite and living area for up to 4 guests.
- Classic Motorhomes – available with 4, 5 or 6 berths
Perfect for guests seeking a cosy, comfortable hard sided space, these Classic Motorhomes are perfect for families or friends. For the 4 berths, these feature a fixed bed in the rear (double or twin) and a second double bed which pulls down from the ceiling over the dining area.
- American RVs
Our American RVs feature luxurious and spacious interiors with all the mod-cons, plenty of power, heating, refrigeration, TV and so much more. This is the perfect glamping option for those who ‘don’t do’ camping! Space for up to 4 guests.
- Tenthouse Suite – For 4 guests
Beautiful, spacious tented accommodation featuring a stylish living area, en suite shower room and two separate bedrooms making it an ideal choice for 4 guests.
- The West House
New for 2025, we’re expanding our offering with “Pop-Up Retreats”—luxuriously appointed homes near the Festival grounds. These are perfect for those who prefer a proper house over glamping, complete with all the creature comforts of home. The first of these is West House, offering four en-suite bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen, garden, and table football, ensuring every guest enjoys a comfortable and private stay. With the option of a personal host for breakfast and lunch and a driver to shuttle guests to and from the Festival, guests at the Retreats will also have access to all of The Pop-Up Hotel’s incredible amenities.
- Tipi Tenthouse
The jewel in The Pop-Up Hotel’s crown, the luxurious and spacious Tipi Tenthouses are the envy of all festival goers. A bespoke design from The Pop-Up Hotel featuring a large living and dining area, en suite shower room, up to 5 separate king or twin bedrooms and plenty of storage. The Tipi Tenthouses can accommodate up to 10 guests and are an excellent option for large parties of friends or family groups.
With all these amenities just a short, flat 10-minute walk from Gate D, The Pop-Up Hotel offers the perfect retreat from the bustling (and let’s face it, sometimes overwhelming) festival atmosphere, ensuring you can relax and recharge in style.
An upgraded festival experience
For many, the charm of Glastonbury festival lies in the raw, unfiltered experience of music, art, and community where you’ll never know what you’re going to see or who you’re going to meet along the way. However, we truly believe that you don’t have to sacrifice comfort to immerse yourself in the music, mayhem and magic of Glastonbury. By blending luxury with the traditional festival experience, we’ve created an exclusive retreat that’s perfect for those who want to enjoy their Glastonbury Festival in style.
Treat yourself and say goodbye to sleeping bags and cramped tents
With high demand and limited availability, now is the time to secure your spot at The Pop-Up Hotel to take your experience to the next level.
