Candy Cafe Apartment

First Impressions

Walking up Macclesfield Street in the heart of Chinatown, Candy Cafe Apartment catches your eye immediately — and honestly, the name makes perfect sense once you’re inside. This four-star spot sits right in the thick of London‘s most vibrant neighborhood, where you can smell dim sum and hear three different languages before you even reach the entrance. The building itself has that classic Soho character, wedged between authentic Chinese restaurants and quirky little shops that make this area so addictive.

The Space Itself

What you’re getting here is essentially a well-designed studio apartment that feels way more spacious than you’d expect for central London. The kitchenette is actually functional — I mean, you can properly cook here, not just reheat takeaway (though with all the incredible food downstairs, you might not want to). The bed area is cleverly separated from the living space, and there’s enough storage that you won’t be living out of your suitcase for your entire stay.

Location Magic

This is where Candy Cafe Apartment really shines — you’re literally in the center of everything that makes London exciting. Leicester Square is a two-minute walk, Covent Garden is right around the corner, and you’ve got some of the city’s best restaurants practically on your doorstep. But here’s what I love most: while you’re surrounded by all this energy, the room itself stays surprisingly quiet, especially considering you’re on one of Soho’s busiest streets.

The Daily Reality

Morning coffee runs are dangerous here because you’ll get distracted by the street food vendors and end up with way more than you planned for breakfast. The Wi-Fi works perfectly if you need to get some work done, and the shower has proper pressure — small things that matter when you’re staying somewhere for more than a night or two. There’s no restaurant in the building, but honestly, why would you need one when you’ve got authentic dim sum places and late-night noodle joints within fifty meters?

Why Guests Love It

The combination of having your own space with a proper kitchen while being right in the action is pretty unbeatable. You get the independence of an apartment rental but with the reliability and service standards you’d expect from a well-run hotel. Plus, there’s something satisfying about coming home to your own little London base after a day of exploring, knowing you can either cook something simple or just pop downstairs for some of the best Chinese food in the city. The 9-point rating really reflects what you experience here — it’s not trying to be fancy, just genuinely useful and perfectly located.