Covent Garden London’s Tourist Hangout For Shopping And Restaurants
April 15, 2025
Covent Garden Is A Great Place To Stay In London
When planning my trip to London in March 2023, my biggest concern was figuring out where to stay. London is an enormous city with countless neighborhoods, hotels, and Airbnbs, and I didn’t know where to begin. Over six months, I watched about 120 hours of YouTube videos to research the best areas to stay and things to do. The general consensus was to either stay in a bustling, touristy area at a big-name hotel like a Marriott or Hilton or choose a more charming neighborhood like Covent Garden.
Ultimately, I decided on CV, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. We stayed at Club Quarters, which was a hidden gem. If you walked by it, you might not even notice it—it faced a small park and was tucked away off the main street, making it wonderfully quiet. The location was ideal. While Covent Garden is a sizable area, our hotel was about a 15-minute walk from the main tourist hub, filled with restaurants, bars, shops, and all the essentials. However, the area around our hotel felt more local, with fewer tourists and a more authentic London vibe.
The Central Location Is Perfect
Covent Garden was an excellent base for exploring the city. We did many tourist activities and were able to navigate London easily using a combination of buses, the Tube, and cabs. Our hotel was conveniently located right next to a Tube station, which made transportation incredibly easy. We could also walk to the heart of Covent Garden whenever we wanted to dine, shop, or sightsee, which was a bonus.
If you’re planning a trip to London, I highly recommend staying in Covent Garden. It offers a great mix of quiet, local charm, and easy access to everything you’d want to experience in the city. London is an amazing city for travel photography.
