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


Top hotels in Soho

Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹16,072 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹16,072
₹19,287 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (4,166 reviews)
Comfy and friendly
"A comfortable hotel thats very central we stayed because its location to the Savoy Theatre. Staff are very friendly . The rooms are not over spacious but clean and comfy. Breakfast is first come first served so there can be a wait but the food quality good."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Strand Palace Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is ₹9,525 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹9,525
₹11,429 total
10 Aug - 11 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! (4,940 reviews)
Paul
"Ideal to the centre of London and short walks to nearby venues"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
The price is ₹12,411 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹12,411
₹14,893 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (7,626 reviews)
Recent stay
"Lacking in amenities such as fridge, microwave, and cold air conditioning. Outdated, worn, stained wood work and bathroom flooring. Service was excellent and the bridge view was amazing. Construction noises in the morning weren’t great."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Park Plaza London Riverbank
Park Plaza London Riverbank
4 out of 5
18 Albert Embankment, London, England
The price is ₹15,297 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹15,297
₹18,356 total
10 Aug - 11 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! (2,458 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful, very clean, and spacious. We tried the room service and our food was promptly delivered and everything was delicious. The only thing that I would say that this hotel could improve on is that the air freshener is a bit strong."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Park Plaza London Riverbank
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
The price is ₹21,166 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹21,166
₹25,399 total
10 Aug - 11 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! (4,784 reviews)
"great location. walkable to main attractions."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Sofitel London Heathrow
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 out of 5
Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport, West Drayton, England
The price is ₹16,016 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹16,016
₹19,219 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in West Drayton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,373 reviews)
"Great experience, enjoyed our brief stay while staying over night for our flight. Wished we could have stayed longer."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Sofitel London Heathrow
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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
Bloomsbury showing street scenes and heritage architecture

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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