This article will help you choose a hotel in Covent Garden, a wonderful area of Central London.
Covent Garden sits on the border of Soho, Bloomsbury, and Holborn. It’s in the borough of Camden, known as the West End (along with Soho).
The area is famous for theatre, musicals, shopping, and dining, and it’s also a popular place for a night out!
For the purpose of this article, we are a little bit liberal with the borders of Covent Garden.
That said, you will never be more than a 10-minute walk from the central Covent Garden Market Halls and London Underground Station.
In this post, we list budget, moderate, and luxury hotels, along with the average room prices, based on the lowest available rate.
Why trust our advice?
As London tour guides, we have a lot of experience with hotels – we stay in them ourselves and hear from our guests.
We also learn a lot about Covent Garden hotels from our London Travel Tips Facebook Group, with more than 50K members and growing every day!
Their posts help us understand where to stay in Covent Garden and the best hotels in Covent Garden for all budgets.
They give us all kinds of tips and tricks, and that’s why we like to return the favour!
For even more recommendations, join our London Travel Tips Facebook Group.
You can ask us, the guides, for our advice and get recommendations and reviews from other members.
Overview
In this post, we’ve checked out dozens of Covent Garden hotels and broken them down into four different price categories:
- Budget (under £100 per night)
- Lower Mid-Range (£100 - £200 per night)
- Upper Mid-Range (£200 - £300 per night)
- Luxury (£300 and higher)
The prices listed are based on the cost of the least expensive room available for two people, which is typically a Double or Queen room.
We have only showcased hotels with an average guest rating of 7/10 or higher.
We looked at prices from three times of year (Low Season, Shoulder Season, and High Season), using the average per night for a Thursday – Sunday stay.
If you look at Sunday – Wednesday, you will find slightly lower rates.
Here is how we define these seasons in London and for Covent Garden hotel prices:
- Mid-January - Low Season
- Mid-October - Shoulder Season
- Mid-June - High Season
Remember, prices for major holidays, such as Christmas, New Year's Eve, and bank holidays (in May and August), are sky-high.
Big events like London Pride and the London Marathon can also affect prices.
Breakfast is not usually included at these prices (because we’ve listed the lowest Covent Garden hotel prices)!
Do note that these rates are usually non-refundable.
Travelers' Choices
These are just a few of the most popular hotels in Covent Garden that people recommend on our Facebook Group.
Prices are listed as low season/shoulder season/high season, with high season in bold.
1. The Strand Palace
372 The Strand, WC2R 0JJ | Rooms £193/£323/£349
The Strand Palace is a popular choice for our Facebook Group travelers. They often cite it as the best hotel in Covent Garden.
They say, “fabulous location for Covent Garden.” “Newly renovated, and it looks amazing.” “I found it a great location to be based.”
2. Nyx Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels
50-60 Southampton Row, WC1B4AR | Rooms £229/£248/£229*
*booking well in advance
People in our group love this hotel, stating, “The Nyx in Holborn is lovely, quite close to Covent, and easy to get everywhere else by tube/foot. My room had a standard king-size bed, and was very comfy!” “Love the pool.” “So close to the British Museum.”
3. Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel
9-13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B 3QD | Rooms £373/£274/£280*
*booking well in advance
Our group members say, “best location, just a few minute's walk from Covent Garden.” “Excellent value and we love the rooms.” “In the heart of the action.” “It was beautiful and provided outstanding service. Great location and is walkable to tube stops and buses.
A block and a half from the British Museum and tons of restaurants in the area.”
4. Bedford Hotel
Southampton Row, 83-95, WC1B 4HD| Rooms £209/£181/£220
This is a classic budget-friendly favourite in Bloomsbury, with our members saying, “plentiful breakfast every morning included.” “Quiet rooms on the backside. Super friendly staff!” “Spectacular location – couldn’t be better for us.”
5. Club Quarters Trafalgar
8 Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5BY | Rooms £165/£258/£309
A swish hotel steps away from Trafalgar Square that still feels tranquil and calm.
Our group members say, “it's in the middle of everything but the room is really quiet.” “Staff were very helpful and even got us to our room 4 hours early.”
6. The Savoy
Strand, London WC2R 0EZ | Rooms £599/£1004/£1227
We can’t leave out the legendary Savoy, known for its elegance and prestige. Don’t miss the legendary cocktail bar!
Our group members rave that it's the “perfect location, right in the middle of town.” “If you like Art Deco, it’s the place for you - the theatre is lovely, too.”
7. ME London
Strand, London WC2R 1HA | Rooms £333/£352/£387
Steps away from the Savoy, we have another great option with ME London. They’re known for their swish rooftop bar and excellent customer service.
Our group members say, “absolutely fabulous” and “it’s my favourite place to stay in London.”
8. Travelodge Drury Lane
10 Drury Ln, High Holborn, WC2B 5RE | Rooms £83/£170/£199
Of course, not everyone wants to break the bank when it comes to their accommodation in Covent Garden.
Sometimes the best Covent Garden hotel is the one you get for a bargain price!
Group members give it solid reviews, saying “it’s clean and basic – what more do you need?” “Perfect if you’re travelling with kids.” “Good rates all year round.”
9. The Waldorf Hilton, London
Aldwych, WC2B 4DD | Rooms £311/£409/£418
A step above a typical Hilton, the Waldorf Hilton is in a wonderful location on the edge of Covent Garden.
Our members rave, “I had a great afternoon tea here,” and “Big rooms and lots of space to unpack.” “We love this hotel – we stay here every time we’re in London.”
10. NoMad London
28 Bow St, WC2E 7AW | Rooms £415/£527/£593
NoMad is a luxury hotel located inside the former Bow Street Police Station and Magistrates Court.
Our guests love the amenities and sense of sophistication, raving “we love the customer service – every staff member goes out of their way to be friendly.” “So central and easy to get everywhere.”
Budget Hotels in Covent Garden
For hotels under £150 per night in Covent Garden, the pickings are pretty slim.
Of course, you can luck out and get good deals! But at this price, you are usually looking at a basic hotel.
Prices are listed as low season/shoulder season/high season, with high season in bold.
If you are looking to save money on a hotel in Covent Garden, be sure to check if any of these hotels are currently offering a deal on Groupon.
Travelodge Drury Lane
10 Drury Ln, High Holborn, WC2B 5RE | Rooms £83/£170/£199
*Only under £150 during the low season
Assembly Covent Garden
27 - 31 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0LS | Rooms £114/£114/£114
Morgan Hotel
24 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B 3QJ | Rooms £148/£156/£189
*Only under £150 during the low season
hub by Premier Inn London Soho
Hopkins Street, W1F 0DP|Rooms £86/£130/£150
*For an exceptionally small room
Thistle Hotel Holborn
36-37 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SD | £149/£149/£149
*lowest price available booking well in advance
Premier Inn Leicester Square
1 Leicester Place, Leicester Square, WC2H 7BP | £133/£154/£174
*Only under £150 during low and shoulder season
Royal National Hotel
38-51 Bedford Way, WC1H 0DG | Rooms £115/£135/£190
*Only under £150 during low and shoulder season
Lower Mid-Range Hotels in Covent Garden
These lower mid-range hotels offer an excellent value at £150 - £250 per night.
We’ve stretched the boundaries just a little bit – some of these hotels are in Bloomsbury, Holborn, and Soho, which are just a few minutes from Covent Garden.
Prices are listed as low season/shoulder season/high season, with high season in bold.
Z Hotel Covent Garden
31-32 Bedford St, London WC2E 9ED | Rooms £117/£190/£208
Nyx Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels
50-60 Southampton Row, WC1B4AR | Rooms £229/£248/£229
Bedford Hotel
Southampton Row, 83-95, WC1B 4HD| Rooms £209/£181/£220
Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity Covent Garden
11 Adam Street, WC2R 0DE | Rooms
Rooms £147/£230/£210
Victory House Leicester Square
14 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BZ | Rooms £183/£220/£249
hub by Premier Inn Covent Garden
110 St Martins Lane, WC2N 4BA | £101/£165/£228
*For an exceptionally small room
Upper Mid-Range Hotels in Covent Garden
These Upper Mid-Range hotels are a step above the Lower Mid-Range Value options.
They range between £250 - £400 per night and offer a taste of luxury at a mid-range price point.
Prices are listed as low season/shoulder season/high season, with high season in bold.
The Henrietta Hotel |14-15 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8PS | Rooms £282/£371/£402
The Strand Palace | 372 The Strand, WC2R 0JJ | Rooms £193/£323/£349
Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel | 9-13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B 3QD | Rooms £373/£274/£280
The Hoxton Covent Garden |199 - 206 High Holborn, WC1V 7BD | Rooms £254/£254/£254
*For an exceptionally small room
Middle Eight - 66 Great Queen St, Covent Garden, WC2B 5BX | Rooms £315/£315/£315
Amano Covent Garden | 34-43 Russell St, WC2B 5SN | Rooms £220/£276/£330
The Resident Covent Garden | 51 Bedford St, WC2R 0PZ | Rooms £217/£353/£368
The Clermont Covent Garden | The Strand, WC2N 5HX | Rooms £239/£439/£376
Club Quarters Trafalgar | 8 Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5BY | Rooms £165/£258/£309
The Fielding Hotel | 4 Broad Court, Bow St, WC2B 5QZ | Rooms £245/£273/£288
Page 8 | 8 St. Martins Place, WC2N 4JH | Rooms £270/£352/£398
ME London | Strand, London WC2R 1HA | Rooms £333/£352/£387
Luxury Hotels in Covent Garden (£400+ per night)
Let’s get one thing straight – London does luxury like nowhere else! Luxury hotels in Covent Garden start at £400 per night, and you’ll get the best prices the earlier you book.
Prices are listed as low season/shoulder season/high season, with high season in bold.
NoMad London | 28 Bow St, London WC2E 7AW | Rooms £415/£527/£593
The Waldorf Hilton, London | Aldwych, WC2B 4DD | Rooms £311/£409/£418
One Aldwych | 1 Aldwych, WC2B 4BZ | Rooms £550/£760/£773
The Lincoln Suites | 37-39 Kingsway, WC2B 6TP | Rooms £197/£278/£440
Covent Garden Hotel, Firmdale Hotels | 10 Monmouth Street, WC2H 9HB | Rooms £650/£758/£854
The Savoy | Strand, London WC2R 0EZ | Rooms £599/£1004/£1227
Things To Do in Covent Garden
There are so many things to do in Covent Garden, including shopping at the Apple Market, exploring the London Transport Museum, eating street food at the Seven Dials Market, and doing a self-guided food tour.
Click this link to learn about even more things to do in Covent Garden.
