Soho Travel Guide

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Soho
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Soho
Soho
Soho

Soak up the energy of Soho, where buzzing nightlife, LGBTQ+ pride and star-studded premieres bring the streets to life.

With its rows of bars, historic music venues and large Chinatown zone, Soho is a trendy and jazzy neighbourhood in the heart of London. This dynamic district has park-filled plazas, raucous alleys and electrifying entertainment complexes. Spend an evening in this busy and eclectic region to glimpse London’s risqué nightlife.

Relax in the grassy park at the heart of Leicester SquareOpens in a new window, which serves as a large base for the surrounding entertainment. See one of the city’s red-carpet movie premieres, visit the Hippodrome Casino and stay at a luxury hotel on the square. Highlights for families include Ripley’s Believe it or Not! London and M&M’s® World London.

Walk north from Leicester Square for one block to reach the Chinatown part of Soho. Gaze up at the red lanterns, Chinese symbols and dragon sculptures among the pagodas and Chinese restaurants. Chinese New Year celebrations and other festivities take place here year-round.

Explore vibrant streets lined with lively bars and eclectic entertainment venues, offering a taste of the city’s dynamic nightlife. Or, for a change of pace, go shopping in the famed commercial area of Oxford Circus and unwind in the spacious Trafalgar SquareOpens in a new window near Charing Cross.

Make your way east to the north bank of the River Thames, where you’ll find the Inner Temple and the Middle Temple. These impressive buildings in courtyards are professional bodies for lawyers and judges. Walk north for a few minutes to see the St. Dunstan-in-the-West church and the Temple Church.

Soho is a little northwest of the bend in the River Thames in northwestern London. Ride the London Underground to Leicester Square, Oxford Circus or Charing Cross and get around by bus or on foot. Visit nearby areas, such as Mayfair, Marylebone and Fitzrovia.

Come to this entertainment hub to see the city’s racy and trendy residents and visitors gather and have fun.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Soho

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is ฿6,834 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿6,834
฿8,201 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,225 reviews)
Nice Hotel Along the Strand
"The Strand Palace Hotel is a very nice hotel in a great location along the Strand - within walking distance to the Charing Cross rail station and other places of interest such as the Somerset House. Oddly, they could not link my extra night booking to my original … so I had to check out and back ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,460 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,460
฿5,352 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7,772 reviews)
"A lot of restaurants around, and the bed very comfortable 😌 😴"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
The price is ฿6,654 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿6,654
฿7,985 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,891 reviews)
"Great hotel close to Westminster Abby, the Eye and many other attractions. Easy to catch the Hop on/off bus and some fun restaurants near by."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Sea Containers London

Sea Containers London

5 out of 5
20 Upper Ground, London, England
The price is ฿8,530 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿8,530
฿10,236 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,974 reviews)
"Ideal location, felt very safe. Good base to get about from. Lovely hotel with very friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Sea Containers London
Park Plaza London Riverbank

Park Plaza London Riverbank

4 out of 5
18 Albert Embankment, London, England
The price is ฿6,079 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿6,079
฿7,295 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,572 reviews)
"The stay was great. We did the self checking via the app with the key. The front desk man was rude, but everyone else was super nice. The bar was a nice way to end the day. The location is fantastic. We walked all over. My only real complaint is the noise. We heard every footstep, and the couple ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Park Plaza London Riverbank
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is ฿7,381 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿7,381
฿8,857 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,008 reviews)
"Great room cocoon 4, clean, great shower room, quiet and comfy beds. Right in Piccadilly so really convenient especially to the west end for the shows."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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Other neighbourhoods around Soho

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London City Centre

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

London City Centre
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Covent Garden

The lively bars and colourful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or Royal Opera House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

Covent Garden
West End showing heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

West End

Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

West End
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Bloomsbury

4/5(1,172 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like The British Museum and Oxford Street, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

Bloomsbury
Mayfair

Mayfair

Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Bond Street.

Mayfair
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Marylebone

4/5(36 area reviews)

Marylebone is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Baker Street Station or Marylebone Underground Station.

Marylebone

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