Staying in Soho
Soho is compact enough that the position of your bedroom matters more than the distance between its main streets. Old Compton Street, Greek Street and Dean Street have different evening rhythms from the office edges near Golden Square. Ask about deliveries as well as music: early collections and service entrances can affect sleep even when a room faces away from a bar.
At a glance
- Best for
- Food, nightlife
- At night
- Loud, especially at weekends
- Getting around
- Piccadilly Circus, Tottenham Court Road
- Price level
- €€€€
The best choice of restaurants in London, and a long way from quiet on a Friday night.
Good for
- Dinner somewhere different every night
- Theatre and a late drink within walking distance
- Easy Tube links: Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road
Think twice if
- You need quiet: this is the loudest area in the guide
- You are traveling with small children and want early nights
- You'd rather have space: rooms in the area tend to be small
What is near Soho
Soho Square
About 5 minutes from Old Compton Street, this small garden offers benches close to the northern edge of the neighborhood.
Carnaby Street
Walk about 10 minutes from Soho Square through the smaller shopping streets, allowing extra time around busy pedestrian junctions.
Royal Academy of Arts
Around 15 minutes from Old Compton Street, the entrance on Piccadilly provides a natural destination for a walk through Golden Square.
Eating in Soho
Bocca di Lupo is on Archer Street. Elsewhere, compare menus along Frith Street and Greek Street before joining a queue. Small dining rooms fill quickly before theater performances, so an early meal or a reservation helps when you have a fixed curtain time.
Getting around from Soho
Tottenham Court Road serves the Central, Northern and Elizabeth lines at Soho's north-eastern edge. Oxford Circus has the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines. Piccadilly Circus serves the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines, while Leicester Square adds another Northern line entrance to the south-east.
Hotels in Soho
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Staying in Soho
How can I choose a quieter room in Soho?
Ask for a room away from street-facing bars and service yards. Confirm the window position with the property rather than relying on its street address.
Is Soho easy to explore on foot?
Yes. Most journeys within Soho take only a few minutes, though crowded pavements and narrow streets can slow you down.
Which station is useful for the Elizabeth line?
Use Tottenham Court Road at the north-eastern edge of Soho. Choose the station entrance nearest your accommodation to avoid an unnecessary walk with bags.