Quirky and Cosy Soho Stables House
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Quirky and Cosy Soho Stables House

36a Bridle Lane Soho Stables, Westminster Borough, London, W1F 9BT, United Kingdom
7.6 / 10 City of Westminster United Kingdom
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Overview

First Impressions

You know what caught me off guard about Quirky and Cosy Soho Stables House? The name actually delivers on its promise. Tucked away on Bridle Lane, this four-star boutique spot genuinely feels like someone converted old stables into something wonderfully unexpected. The entrance is easy to miss if you’re not paying attention — which honestly adds to the charm of stumbling upon this hidden gem in the heart of Soho.

Location & Neighborhood

The Westminster Borough location puts you right in the thick of things, but Bridle Lane itself feels surprisingly quiet for central London. You’re literally minutes from Oxford Street’s shopping chaos, yet you can actually hear yourself think here. I mean, step out the door and you’re surrounded by Soho’s best pubs, those tiny independent cafes that locals guard jealously, and some seriously good late-night eats that most tourists never find.

The Room Experience

Each room feels like it was designed by someone who actually travels and knows what matters. The spaces aren’t huge — this is central London, after all — but they’re cleverly laid out with those little touches that make a difference. Think proper blackout curtains, USB ports exactly where you need them, and storage that actually works. The quirky part comes through in the details: vintage touches mixed with modern comfort in ways that feel genuine rather than forced.

Amenities & Practicalities

What I appreciated most was how they handle the basics really well. The parking situation is sorted if you need it, which in this part of London is honestly a small miracle. There’s no massive restaurant operation, but they’ve partnered with local spots for food delivery, and honestly, with Soho’s incredible dining scene on your doorstep, that makes perfect sense. The staff actually know the neighborhood and can point you toward places you’d never find on your own.

Why Guests Love It

This place works because it doesn’t try to be everything to everyone. Instead, it does the boutique hotel thing really well — personal service, character-filled spaces, and that rare feeling of discovering somewhere special rather than just booking another generic room. The 7.6 rating reflects what I experienced: solid comfort with genuine personality, in a location that puts London’s best experiences right outside your door. If you want cookie-cutter predictability, look elsewhere. But if you appreciate places with actual character, this converted stables house delivers something memorable.

To book hotel in London for fashion week buzz, travelers reserve early to pair Westminster sunrise walks with evening pub rituals.

Guest Scores
7.6
Very Good
Based on verified reviews
Staff
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.8
Value for money
7.8
Available Rooms
One-Bedroom Loft Apartment with Balcony
1 double bed 1 bunk bed
Max persons: 2
$301
per night
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Facilities
Bedroom 1
Linen
Bathroom 7
Toilet paper
Towels
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Outdoors 1
Balcony
Wellness 5
Personal trainer
Fitness classes
Yoga classes
Fitness
Fitness centre Additional charge
Transport 1
Bicycle rental Additional charge
Activities 16
Bingo Additional charge Off-site
Live sport events (broadcast) Additional charge Off-site
Live music/performance Additional charge Off-site
Cooking class Additional charge Off-site
Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
Happy hour Additional charge
Themed dinner nights Additional charge Off-site
Bike tours Additional charge
Walking tours Additional charge
Movie nights Additional charge Off-site
Stand-up comedy Additional charge Off-site
Pub crawls Additional charge
Temporary art galleries Additional charge Off-site
Cycling Off-site
Darts Additional charge
Billiards Additional charge
Living Area 3
Dining area
Seating Area
Desk
Food & Drink 2
Grocery deliveries Additional charge
Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility 1
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Miscellaneous 3
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Heating
Outdoor & View 1
City view
Room Amenities 6
Socket near the bed
Drying rack for clothing
Clothes rack
Private entrance
Carpeted
Iron
Languages spoken 3
English
Italian
Polish
Cleaning services 3
Ironing service Additional charge
Dry cleaning Additional charge
Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security 5
Fire extinguishers
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarms
Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology 4
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
TV
Reception services 2
Invoice provided
Express check-in/check-out
Business facilities 2
Business centre Additional charge
Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Building characteristics 1
Semi-detached
Entertainment and family services 5
Board games/puzzles
Evening entertainment Additional charge
Board games/puzzles
Nightclub/D J Additional charge
Casino
Other for your stay 9
Dining table
Coffee machine
Toaster
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Washing machine
Microwave
Refrigerator
House Rules
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Guest reviews
R
Rebecca
Ireland
9
"Perfect location for a short London stay"
Great location close to Piccadilly
What could be improved: The alleyway to the apartment was narrow and a little dingy but is not the fault of the apartment. There is also building work currently so the building opposite is completely scaffolded. The apartment itself was lovely and hosts great to communicate with
8 October 2025
A
Amelia
United Kingdom
7
"Lovely place, will definitely stay again for a visit to London!"
Super easy to find and gain access, especially after the host emailed me to confirm and let me know all the info. The apartment is really cute and cosy, all amenities- excellent wifi and a perfect location for central london. I loved the carpet and decor - super cute! It was clean and tidy, lots of plugs for charging and felt safe and secure.
What could be improved: The shower wasn’t working well, but I did know this as the host let me know before I arrived. Also, this was just because I’m a tea drinker but I would have loved some milk sachets along with the tea bags and coffee - just because I was only there one night and had to go out to buy fresh milk for my stay.
28 September 2025
E
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
7
"Excellent location and good value compared to hotels."
Location was brilliant Clean Good value for central soho
What could be improved: Shower was broken so head doesn’t stay in place. No tea towels No sink plug in kitchen Top bunk difficult to get up to (for older persons)
23 September 2025
V
Victoria
United Kingdom
8
"Very good"
Perfect location
22 September 2025
M
Maria
Spain
7
"Good"
Great location. The apartment was clean and confortable.
What could be improved: The street to enter the apartment is shared with other business and full of trash beans. Apart of this everything else was great.
21 August 2025
C
Constantina
Australia
8
"Good stay in a great location"
We loved the upstairs room which was surprisingly roomy. Location was in the centre of the theatre district
What could be improved: There is a bit of noise from the restaurants that share the lane you enter from
2 August 2025
R
Rhiannon
United Kingdom
9
"We loved it!"
We enjoyed the place very much. It was really cosy and had all the facilities we needed. The location was great, but perhaps a little noisy. However, the windows shut out most of it and we had a really good night’s sleep. We liked watching Netflix on the TV and appreciated the chocolates. The owner responded very quickly to our questions. Overall, amazing! My son, Phoenix took the photos!
What could be improved: The shower was a little tricky to position, but the water temperature and pressure were good.
21 July 2025
R
Roman
Switzerland
8
"Cozy flat in the heart of Soho"
It is a very cozy and comfortable flat in the heart of Soho. I felt right at home and would have loved to stay a bit longer.
17 July 2025
N
Nikki
United Kingdom
9
"Quirky and charming stable! Would stay again."
It was such a cute overnight stay! The stable is down a small alley behind a restaurant - despite this, it was very secure and we felt safe. Overall, the stable is very charming and we loved the style. The beds were also really comfy. In this weather, the A/C was a welcome addition and the stable stayed cool throughout. It felt like stepping back in time to the 1960s or being in a movie. We loved it and would definitely stay again.
What could be improved: The water pressure was a bit weak but this was explained to us before arrival and we just made do!
10 July 2025
D
Dona
United Kingdom
9
"Superb"
Loved how quaint it was and kids loved it. Location great
28 June 2025
Surroundings
What's nearby
Neal's Yard 850 m
Seven Dials 700 m
Clarence House 1.3 km
Nelson's Column 850 m
St James's Park 1 km
Banqueting House 1.2 km
Trafalgar Square 900 m
Piccadilly Circus 200 m
Centre Point Tower London 850 m
St James's Palace Ambassadors Court 1.1 km
Restaurants & cafes
Restaurant Kiln 20 m
Restaurant MASH 20 m
Restaurant Hachi 5 m
Top attractions
Big Ben 1.7 km
London Zoo 3.7 km
Regents Park 2.5 km
British Museum 1.3 km
Somerset House 1.6 km
Madame Tussauds 2.5 km
Buckingham Palace 1.5 km
Churchill War Rooms 1.3 km
Victoria and Albert Museum 3.7 km
Natural beauty
Lake The Serpentine 2.6 km
Public transport
Bus Smith Close 8 km
Train Euston Station 2.5 km
Bus Victoria Coach Station 2.8 km
Train Charing Cross Station 1 km
Metro Piccadilly Circus Tube Station 250 m
Metro Leicester Square Underground Station 650 m
Closest airports
London City Airport 14 km
London Gatwick Airport 47 km
London Heathrow Airport 23 km
Quirky and Cosy Soho Stables House
36a Bridle Lane Soho Stables, Westminster Borough, London, W1F 9BT, United Kingdom
$301 / per night
7.6 Very Good
★★★★☆
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