Welcome London – Drury Lane
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Welcome London – Drury Lane

23 Drury Lane, Camden, London, WC2B 5RH, United Kingdom
8 / 10 City of Westminster United Kingdom
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Overview

First Impressions

Welcome London – Drury Lane sits right in the thick of Theatreland, and honestly, you can’t get much more central than this. I mean, you’re literally on Drury Lane — yes, that Drury Lane from the nursery rhyme — with the Theatre Royal practically next door. The building itself is one of those classic London townhouses that’s been thoughtfully converted, so you get period charm without feeling like you’re staying in a museum.

Location & Neighborhood

This spot in London is actually brilliant for getting around. Covent Garden is a two-minute walk, and you know what? You’ll probably find yourself wandering through those covered markets more than once. Holborn and Temple stations are both close by, which gives you options for getting anywhere in the city. What I really appreciated was how quiet Drury Lane gets in the evenings — all the theater crowds disperse, but you’re still right in the heart of everything.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in was compact but clever — typical London style where every inch counts. The design feels contemporary without trying too hard, and the bed was genuinely comfortable (not always a given in central London). What impressed me most was the attention to details like good lighting for reading and enough plug sockets where you actually need them. The bathroom was small but well-designed, with a proper shower that had decent water pressure.

Practical Touches

This four-star property gets the basics right in ways that matter when you’re exploring all day. The staff actually seem to know the area well — they gave me solid recommendations for places to eat that weren’t just tourist traps. There’s no on-site restaurant, but honestly, with Borough Market, Chinatown, and dozens of great pubs all within walking distance, you’re spoiled for choice anyway.

Why Guests Love It

What really works here is the balance — you’re staying somewhere that feels authentically London without paying West End hotel prices. The building has character (those old staircases and high ceilings), but everything functions like it should in 2024. I’d definitely stay here again, particularly if I was planning to catch shows or explore central London on foot. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re living in the city rather than just visiting it.

Guest Scores
8
Excellent
Based on verified reviews
Staff
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Available Rooms
Two-Bedroom Apartment
1 large double bed 2 single beds 1 sofa bed
Max persons: 5
$438
per night
Standard Apartment
1 large double bed 2 single beds 1 sofa bed
Max persons: 5
$528
per night
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Facilities
Bedroom 1
Linen
Bathroom 7
Toilet paper
Towels
Bath or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Accessibility 1
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Miscellaneous 3
Non-smoking throughout
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View 2
City view
View
Room Amenities 4
Sofa bed
Drying rack for clothing
Heating
Iron
Languages spoken 2
English
Italian
Safety & security 2
Smoke alarms
Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology 1
Flat-screen TV
Building characteristics 1
Private apartment in building
Other for your stay 13
Dining table
Coffee machine
Cleaning products
Toaster
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchenware
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
House Rules
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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
L
Lucas
Netherlands
10
"Exceptional"
The accommodation was amazing. The location, the comfort, the amenities, everything was great, and also the communication was easy. I totally recommend this place!
9 October 2025
J
Joseph
Canada
10
"Excellent location, very clean and comfortable unit, full kitchen"
This unit was in a very central location in London, around 8-10 min walk from Covent Garden tube station. Very walkable. Many nice shops, restaurants, and cafe all around. The unit is clean and has a full kitchen.
What could be improved: There is a washer in the unit, but no dryer, so we just air dried our clothes. Also, I'm not sure if the drying racks in the washrooms are supposed to turn on - we could not find the switch. There is a safe in the second bedroom, but it did not work. We messaged the host and they said that it is not a feature currently included in the unit. Overall, this was a very comfortable suite.
6 October 2025
A
Allen
United Arab Emirates
10
"Exceptional"
This is an exceptional apartment. The location is fantastic in a vibrant part of a great city. The apartment is modern and has all the facilities to make for a comfortable stay. The communication with the host is very good.
What could be improved: Nothing.
7 September 2025
C
Craig
United Kingdom
8
"Great little location for exploring London’s West end."
The location is perfect for seeing the sites of London’s West End.
What could be improved: The living area lacked a bit of comfortable seating, and the property was very warm, a bit too warm for us. Even with the windows open.
2 September 2025
C
Clara
Romania
9
"As a summary, the apartment is perfect for spending few days in London!"
The location was incredible! In the middle of everything
What could be improved: There could be more lighting in the apartment
28 February 2025
J
John
Ireland
10
"Great location, spotless, great host. 5 star stay"
As a family of five, perfect base in Covent Garden. Minutes walk from the opera house and also musical Matilda. Everything was spotless. Great communication from host as well as an excellent stay guide. Showers were excellent with great water pressure etc. Super TV. Grateful too that they made up the sofa bed for me. Really recommended place to stay.
2 January 2025
T
Tracey
United States
10
"Perfect apartment for our stay in London!"
Amazing apartment! We loved everything about it, from the location to having two bathrooms with amazing showers, it was a great set up for a family of four traveling. It was nice having two twin beds in one of the bedrooms for the kids!
What could be improved: Climbing the stairs with the luggage, but it's just one floor, and I would definitely stay here again despite the stairs! I am glad we knew about the stairs in advance, so we could prepare ourselves for it!
28 November 2024
D
Dane
United States
10
"Would come again and stay a week or two."
Immaculate. New and very nice kitchen and baths. Central location. Walking distance to many of the best attractions of London. Lots of great places to eat and drink very close to
What could be improved: Steep staircase
15 October 2024
T
Tareq
Kuwait
9
"Superb"
The size the location no keys just code to access the house
What could be improved: Jusr we couldn't use the dryer we didn't know how to use it
12 September 2024
N
Nami
United States
10
"Exceptional"
A family of 4 (13 and 16-year-old boys) stayed in this awesome apartment. It was a last minute booking but the communication was awesome. The response time was instant and they were super nice. The location was fantastic. I wish we could have stayed more than 1 night. The place is well-equipped, modern and clean spacious rooms. The check-in was easy and the touch panel key system was a plus since we didn't have to carry the key with us. The clean and modern bathrooms were perfect for us. It was nice to have separate bathrooms for kids and adults.
8 July 2024
Surroundings
What's nearby
Neal's Yard 250 m
Seven Dials 350 m
British Museum 500 m
Somerset House 600 m
Bloomsbury Square 500 m
London Film Museum 400 m
Malet Street Garden 900 m
London Transport Museum 500 m
Sir John Soane's Museum 500 m
Centre Point Tower London 550 m
Restaurants & cafes
Restaurant Takari 20 m
Restaurant Hoa Sen 20 m
Restaurant Bungatini 50 m
Top attractions
Big Ben 1.9 km
Regents Park 2.9 km
London Bridge 3.1 km
Madame Tussauds 3 km
St James's Park 1.9 km
Banqueting House 1.4 km
Trafalgar Square 1 km
Buckingham Palace 2.3 km
Piccadilly Circus 1.1 km
Churchill War Rooms 1.8 km
Natural beauty
Forest Bush Wood 14 km
Lake The Serpentine 3.6 km
Public transport
Metro Holborn 450 m
Bus Smith Close 6 km
Train City Thameslink 1.5 km
Bus Victoria Coach Station 3.8 km
Metro Covent Garden Station 300 m
Train Charing Cross Station 1 km
Closest airports
London City Airport 13 km
London Gatwick Airport 47 km
London Heathrow Airport 24 km
Welcome London – Drury Lane
23 Drury Lane, Camden, London, WC2B 5RH, United Kingdom
$438 / per night
8 Excellent
★★★★☆
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