Covent Garden

London
St. Paul\'s Church featuring a park as well as an individual male
A vibrant district, home to many of London’s trendiest boutiques and bars, where you can while away many entertaining hours.

Back in the 17th century, Covent Garden was home to a traditional fruit market. The stalls that lined the streets way back then have long since relocated further south in the city, but the buzz and energy of those times remains to this day. Today, the district is home to many shops, bars and restaurants and the main piazza at its heart. Spend some time here and you’ll be mesmerised by the street performers who flock here from across Europe and beyond.

If you’re a food lover then you’ll be spoilt for choice. Whether you’re looking for Thai rice, French pastries, Belgian chocolate, Spanish seafood or curries from North Africa, there is something for you in the restaurants here. Stop off for a drink or two in one of the historic local pubs located around the main square, which offer some interesting concoctions from far and wide.

Explore a little further away from the central piazza and you’ll find even more. Long Acre has fashionable stores, such as the ever-popular Ben Sherman and All Saints. Or you can head for the Seven Dials area and flit between its smart boutiques and cafés.

If you find yourself craving something sweet, visit one of the cafés on Monmouth Street for a cup of traditional English tea or one of a number of great coffees accompanied by a delicious cake or pastry. Neal’s Yard just around the corner is another great spot, with its health food cafés and various New Age establishments.

Close to the West End, Covent Garden is also where you’ll find the stunning Royal Opera House. Dating back to 1732, the beautiful structure has survived severe fires but still stands to this day and plays host to some dazzling opera and ballet shows.

The district is easy to reach by Underground, with the closest station Covent Garden servicing the area.


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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 out of 5
Bath Road, West Drayton, England, UB7 0DP
The price is S$192 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
S$192
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in West Drayton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,086 reviews)
Great stay.
"Lovely modern hotel. Staff brilliant. Bar, dining room and room to move. Not far from Heathrow. Buses and Shuttle available as Taxis not keen on the short trip it seems. Really good stay. PS great cooked breakfast."

Reviewed on 26 May,2023

Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England, W1D 7DH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$200 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
S$200
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,971 reviews)
"Basic but ok, only negative is the wait for a lift when busy. Room come for table , no frills."

Reviewed on 24 May,2023

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
The Strand Palace Hotel
The Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England, WC2R 0JJ
The price is S$330 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
S$330
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,051 reviews)
"We had a really nice stay here. My only criticisms were that there’s no room service for breakfast, though their promotional materials said 24 hour room service. And there was no ramp for the stairs from the street and no one to help with my heavy bags. But everything else was really nice."

Reviewed on 28 May,2023

The Strand Palace Hotel
Royal National Hotel
Royal National Hotel
3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way, London
The price is S$250 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
S$250
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the WiFi and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,406 reviews)
Pricy for what you got.
"I found the hotel to be nice but outdated. I thought the price was high for what you got, but it seems like everything is very pricy these days. Service was good from all staff that we worked with. Good location for us while in London on vacation. Our room was clean."

Reviewed on 26 May,2023

Royal National Hotel
The Tower Hotel
The Tower Hotel
4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1LD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$282 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
S$282
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,814 reviews)
"Lovely stay, quiet room and great view. Handy being able to keep bikes in room"

Reviewed on 29 May,2023

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President Hotel
President Hotel
3.5 out of 5
56-60 Guildford Street, London
The price is S$267 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
S$267
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,513 reviews)
"The location was really great and central. The hotel lobby has been nicely updated but when you get onto your floor and room, it's quite outdated. It's still clean and fine but just old and a bit ugly. Just cosmetic though. I would stay again."

Reviewed on 27 May,2023

President Hotel
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