West End
The West End is known as one of the best places in the world for top-class theatre shows. The district’s name commonly refers to the wider area around Leicester Square, Soho and Covent Garden, taking in various other neighbourhoods. The 40 or so theatres in the vicinity have led to the nickname “Theatreland”, with shows such as Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and The Book of Mormon all on offer.
Choose a West End hotel if you’re looking for a lively bar scene, while the variety of restaurants in close proximity means you can also enjoy a three-course meal or simply grab a pre-theatre bite to eat. Covent Garden is where you’ll find the Royal Opera House, a Grade I listed building and home of both The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet.
Our favourite hotels
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YHA London Central
This West End hostel offers shared and private rooms, a communal kitchen and a cosy café-bar. Oxford Street, Madame Tussauds and the British Museum are all within a 15-minute walk.
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8.2/10 Average score from 4354 reviews on
SoHostel
Situated just off Soho Square, this West End hostel is a few steps from Oxford Street and London theatres. It features shared and private rooms, a communal TV lounge and a bar.
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7.3/10 Average score from 2753 reviews on
Ruskin Hotel
Located beside the British Museum, Ruskin Hotel is one of the more affordable London West End hotels and offers a full English breakfast. It is set in Bloomsbury’s Russell Square, a short walk from Oxford Street shopping and Covent Garden's theatres.
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7.8/10 Average score from 2035 reviews on
DoubleTree by Hilton London – West End
Just five minutes’ walk from the British Museum, this London West End hotel is housed in an Edwardian building, and it features luxury rooms, a bar and a restaurant serving afternoon tea.
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9.1/10 Average score from 1772 reviews on
AMBA Hotel Charing Cross
Situated beside Charing Cross Station on The Strand, this London West End hotel offers rooms with complimentary minibars and Nespresso machines. Trafalgar Square and London theatres are within a few steps.
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7.7/10 Average score from 531 reviews on
London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square
One of the grandest West End hotels, this Marriott property is situated in Mayfair’s Grosvenor Square, between Oxford Street and Hyde Park. It features luxurious rooms, a 24-hour gym and a Gordon Ramsay restaurant.
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The Royal Horseguards
Set in a listed building overlooking the river Thames, this luxury West End hotel has a restaurant and gym. Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and several London theatres are within walking distance.
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8.5/10 Average score from 2021 reviews on
The May Fair Hotel
Opened by King George V, this 5-star West End hotel has a spa, gourmet restaurant and private theatre. Green Park Underground Station and Buckingham Palace are both nearby.
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8/10 Average score from 559 reviews on
Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel
This 5-star hotel in the West End has a stylish cocktail bar and steakhouse. It is situated opposite Hyde Park on Mayfair’s Park Lane, a short walk from Oxford Street.
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7.9/10 Average score from 1077 reviews on
London Hilton on Park Lane
This hotel on prestigious Park Lane has a Michelin-starred restaurant and views over the West End. Hyde Park Corner Underground Station and Buckingham Palace are within a 10-minute walk.
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