Chinatownwhere to stay.

London’s Chinatown is a compact, West End–edge pocket where neon, lanterns and concentrated East Asian dining cluster around Gerrard Street. It’s bound by Shaftesbury Avenue, Rupert Street, Charing Cross Road and Leicester Square, with Gerrard Street as the main focal point. Stay here if you want a lively, central base: you’re close to Theatreland, Soho and key sights.

Where to stay (from our bookable options) - Treat-yourself, top-end location: *One Leicester Street (4★, 8.8)* or *Leicester House (4★, 7.8)*—both suit visitors who want comfort with quick access to Leicester Square and West End bustle. - Right in the action (classic tourist hub): *Leicester Square One (4★, 7.4)* and *Luxurious Entire Home, Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road (2★, guest 9)*—best if you’ll be out late and value convenience. - Spacious, value-with-style pick: *Clarendon Shaftesbury (4★)* or *Convenient Soho Premium 5 with Air Conditioning! (3★)*—good for couples/friends chasing atmosphere in Soho–Chinatown.

Dining & nightlife Chinatown’s streets are built for eating out, with plenty of options around Gerrard Street and beyond into Soho and Leicester Square. For later drinks, look out for speakeasy-style cocktail bars such as Opium (above Gerrard Street). The area is known for an energetic after-dark scene.

Walk to attractions You can easily stroll to Leicester Square (and from there, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and Piccadilly Circus). Chinatown itself is also close to major tube links like Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus.