London area of Covent Garden guide
What to do and where to stay in London's Covent Garden neighbourhood
Covent Garden gained its name when the Convent of St Peter opened a market in its garden more than 800 years ago, and it has remained dedicated to shopping ever since, though the focus now is on gifts, luxuries and fashion, rather than fruits and flowers. The Covent Garden Piazza, London’s most attractive covered market, sells novelty items, Neal Street specialises in shoes, while Seven Dials and Floral Street offer dozens of fashionable boutiques. There are a number of theatres in the area, including the stupendous Royal Opera House, and the West End’s trendiest venue, The Donmar Warehouse, so staying in one of the area's fashionable hotels is great for strolling into Theatreland and then sampling the abundant restaurants, bars and pubs that keep buzzing late into the night.
See our recommended nearby Covent Garden Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.
Covent Garden Hotels
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Whitehall Place, SW1A
With 294 bedrooms, multi-level penthouse suites and terraces offering spectacular views of the River Thames, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall - the £300 million restoration of the ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
252 High Holborn, WC1V
Located in High Holborn, Rosewood London is the most luxurious hotel in the area and is nearby to the capital's main business district and a number ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
15 Montague Street, WC1B
Overlooking the gardens of Montague Garden Square, this sedate hotel has a peaceful feel even though the British Museum is right next door and Covent Garden's ... More
Covent Garden Entertainment

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable profits ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B
London's oldest theatre is also its most spectacular, with a palatial auditorium that is among the most impressive in the world. The first theatre on this ... More
Covent Garden Sights and Attractions

London > Attractions > Museums
Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through ... More

London > Attractions > Museums
45 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E
The London Film Museum, located on the site of the Theatre Museum in the original Flower Cellars in the heart of Covent Garden, is the second ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E
A visit to Covent Garden is a must, whether you intend to shop, sightsee or soak in the carnival atmosphere. The focal ... More
Covent Garden Shopping

London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
41 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E
For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon's has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the Winston Churchill's favourite - the Blenheim ... More

London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E
If cupcakes are you cup of tea then head to the Covent Garden outlet of Primrose Bakery, a family owned enterprise which makes the most scrumptious ... More

London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
44 The Market, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2E
This tiny shop in the heart of Covent Garden is crammed full of traditional toys but is probably most famous for its selection of toy theatres ... More
Covent Garden Restaurants

London > Restaurants > American restaurants
2 Burleigh Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E
Like The Ivy, Joe Allen is a restaurant that defies criticism. It has been a theatreland favourite since the times when dishes like Chilli Con Carne, ... More

London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
1 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2E
Taking inspiration from Japanese ramman-noodle bars, Wagamama is the ultimate in high-quality, fast food. Huge bowls of steaming, soupy noodles, chicken dumplings with a chilli-soy dipping ... More

London > Restaurants > British restaurants
The Strand Palace Hotel, 372 Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R
Contemporary design blends with traditional cuisine in this hotel restaurant in the West End. Choose from an extensive cold buffet featuring an assortment of seafood, asparagus, ... More
Covent Garden Pubs

London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E
Gastropub ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ... More

Covent Garden Nightlife

London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B
Named one of the top five hotel bars in the world by the Sunday Telegraph, the Lobby Bar at the chic One Aldwych hotel is renowned ... More


London > Nightlife > Bars
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R
For summer 2019 the riverside terrace next to Somerset House is partnering with San Miguel beer to offer a summery menu of Spanish-inspired ... More
Covent Garden Leisure

London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ... More

London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N
Created in 1874, the Victoria Embankment Gardens run parallel to the River Thames, creating a green walkway between Waterloo Bridge and Embankment, and are dotted with ... More

London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ... More
Covent Garden Education

London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More

London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Covent Garden, London WC2A
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More

London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Covent Garden, London WC1A
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More
Covent Garden Meeting Venues

London > Business > Venue Hire
8 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N
... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House South Wing Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R
Enjoy a luxury cruise on the Silver Fleet. Departing from the Savoy Pier and cruising along the Thames. A classy way to see the Thames.... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, ... More
![]() ![]()
London Hotels
From cheap budget accommodation to luxury 5 star hotels see our discounts for hotels, including Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum from 55% off. |
![]() |