London area of West End guide

What to do and where to stay in London's West End neighbourhood

Taking in Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street, Soho, Theatreland, Chinatown, Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Edgware Road, the West End really does have it all. This buzzing city centre location has over 15 million tourists visiting each year with hotels at every turn to cope with the flow of visitors. With so much going on it's the one part of the capital that never sleeps. As the heart of London's Theatreland, the West End is home to 40 of the capital's best-loved and long-standing theatres. Like Broadway in New York, London's West End is the place where a playwright of any standing would dream of staging a show. It also boasts a kaleidescope of cafes, restuarants and bars as well as every type of clothes shop you could hope for, from designer labels on Bond Street to the high street brands on Oxford Street. In summer months, the parks and squares get packed with tourists and shoppers seeking a calming oasis. Whatever you're looking for... respite in a street-side respite, a cultural outing or a shopper's paradise, the West End cannot fail to satisfy your search. You can follow the guide books and plan your West End trip if you like but by far the best way to enjoy the delights of the area is to wander around the winding back streets and discover the secrets for yourself.

See our recommended nearby West End Hotels, and Pubs.

W London Leicester Square
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
10 Wardour Street, W1D
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Thistle Piccadilly Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Coventry Street, W1D
The main attraction of this traditional Victorian hotel is that it has many of London's famous landmarks, including Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, within minutes’ walking ... More

 

 

The Soho Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
4 Richmond Mews, W1D
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Hotels in West End

 

Waxy O'Connors
London > Nightlife > Pubs
14-16 Rupert Street, London, West End, London W1D
Located where it is, Waxy’s is fairly predictable. It’s expensive, it’s busy and it’s got a fair smattering of tourists, but it also has that certain ... More

 

 

Waxy's Little Sister
London > Nightlife > Pubs
20 Wardour Street, London, West End, London W1D
If you're not up for the hectic atmosphere of Waxy O'Connors it might be worth slipping across the street to her infinitely more tranquil Little Sister. ... More

 

 

Norman's Coach & Horses
London > Nightlife > Pubs
29 Greek Street, London, West End, London W1D
Claiming to be 'the West End's Best Known Pub', Norman's Coach & Horses certainly has more than its fair share of unique features. Firstly there's the ... More

 

 

Pubs in West End