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Apartments in the old market quarter, between the opera house, the theatres and Seven Dials
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An opera house, a market square and a very good seat for the evening
The name comes from a real garden. This was the walled kitchen garden of the monks of Westminster Abbey, and in the 1630s Inigo Jones laid out London's first planned square here for the Earl of Bedford. Fruit, vegetables and flowers were sold in the Piazza for around three centuries, until the wholesale market moved to Nine Elms in 1974. The market hall stayed, and the neighbourhood moved on to opera, theatre and long dinners.
Our Covent Garden collection runs to 50+ apartments, from neat one-bedroom flats on the quiet lanes off Bedford Street to family apartments near Seven Dials and penthouses with views over the rooftops. Some have terraces, lifts or parking, which are rare enough in this part of London to be worth asking about.
Here is how the neighbourhood fits together, and when it is at its best.
Covent Garden at a glance
- Apartments
- 50+ in and around Covent Garden, with up to 4 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,800 to £5,500 a week, from around £2,500
- Best areas
- The Piazza, Seven Dials and Neal Street, Drury Lane and the streets towards Holborn and the Strand
- Highlights
- The Royal Opera House, St Paul's Church, the London Transport Museum and Neal's Yard
- Getting there
- The Piccadilly line runs straight from Heathrow to Covent Garden in around an hour; St Pancras is a short Tube ride away
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
House Seven Dials: Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartment with Family-Friendly Features & Covent Garden2 bedrooms
House Vesper Bedfordbury Covent Garden: Exquisite 3-Bedroom Penthouse with Stunning Views & Covent Garden3 bedrooms
House Gloaming Bedfordbury Covent Garden: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with Rooftop Terrace & Covent Garden3 bedrooms
Manor Tavistock Covent: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with City Views & Covent Garden3 bedrooms
Inigo Jones, a portico and Mr Punch
The Piazza is where the story begins. St Paul's Church, also by Inigo Jones, is known as the actors' church, with memorials to generations of performers inside. Shaw opened Pygmalion under its portico, and a plaque on the wall records the day in May 1662 when Samuel Pepys watched an Italian puppet play here. That is the first written mention of what became Punch and Judy.
Charles Fowler's market hall from 1830 now holds shops, cafés and the Apple Market stalls, and street performers work the crowd in the West Piazza. The London Transport Museum, in the old flower market, is a reliable way to keep children happy on a wet afternoon.
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Seven streets and a sundial pillar
North of the Piazza, Thomas Neale laid out Seven Dials in the 1690s, with seven streets meeting at a sundial pillar. The pillar you see now is a replacement put up in 1989. These days the streets are full of independent shops, good coffee and small restaurants. Neal Street leads down towards the market, and Neal's Yard is a tiny courtyard of brightly painted shopfronts.
Apartments around here tend to suit people who like to wander. Soho is just across Charing Cross Road, so you can walk to dinner on Dean Street or Greek Street in minutes.
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Curtain up, five minutes from the front door
The Royal Opera House, home of The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet, faces the Piazza on Bow Street. A theatre has stood on the Theatre Royal Drury Lane site since 1663, and the Lyceum, the Adelphi and the Strand's other theatres are all close. When home is around the corner, you can skip the taxi queue after the final curtain.
By day, Somerset House on the Strand holds the Courtauld Gallery and its Impressionists. Towards Holborn, Sir John Soane's Museum on Lincoln's Inn Fields is one of the oddest and most rewarding houses in London.
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Pre-theatre tables, Punch in May and a Christmas Piazza
Rules on Maiden Lane has been serving game and puddings since 1798, and it calls itself London's oldest restaurant. Around it you'll find early-evening set menus for the theatre crowd, oyster bars and late suppers after the show.
The May Fayre and Puppet Festival is held on the second Sunday in May, with a brass band procession, a service in St Paul's with Mr Punch in the pulpit and Punch and Judy shows in the churchyard. Summer evenings are long and lively. At Christmas the Piazza puts up its decorations and a large tree, and there is usually ice skating in the courtyard at Somerset House. Our concierge can book tickets, tables and transfers.
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House Bow Covent Garden: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment for Families & Covent Garden3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,544 a week
Apartment Seven Dials Covent Garden: 2-Bedroom Family-Friendly Apartment Rental in Covent Garden – London2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,509 a week
House Adelphi CoventGarden: Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartment with Vibrant Setting & Covent Garden2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,467 a week
House Savoy CoventGarden: Elegant 2-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with City Views & Covent Garden2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £5,222 a week
House Bedford Covent: Elegant 2-Bedroom Apartment with Terraces in Covent Garden2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £5,187 a week
House Sirocco CoventGarden: 2-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Spiral Staircase & Covent Garden2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,942 a week
House St. Giles CoventGarden: 2-Bedroom Family-Friendly Apartment in Covent Garden – London2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,774 a week
House Athelney CoventGarden: Luxury 2-Bedroom Townhouse with Unique Character & Covent Garden2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,445 a weekWhy book your apartment in Covent Garden with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
In Covent Garden one street can be far quieter than the next, and we know which apartments sit on calm lanes and which overlook the busy Piazza. With 50+ properties in Covent Garden, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Opera and theatre tickets, pre-theatre and late supper tables, private guides, babysitters, grocery deliveries before arrival and transfers from Heathrow or St Pancras. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Covent Garden?
Stay near the Piazza and Bedford Street to be closest to the opera house and theatres. Seven Dials is better for shops and smaller restaurants. Drury Lane and the streets towards Holborn are a little calmer but still only a short walk from everything.
When is the best time to visit Covent Garden?
Any time of year works, since the theatres and restaurants are open all year. In May there is the May Fayre and Puppet Festival, summer brings long evenings in the Piazza, and December has the Christmas decorations and skating at nearby Somerset House.
Is Covent Garden noisy at night?
The Piazza is busy well into the evening, but the side streets are often quieter than you would expect. Tell us how well you sleep and we will suggest apartments that suit you, from lively corners to tucked-away lanes.
Can you arrange a private chef at a apartment in Covent Garden?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Covent Garden cost?
Across our 50+ properties in Covent Garden, weekly rates typically range from £2,800 to £5,500, with the most affordable from around £2,500 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Covent Garden from Heathrow or St Pancras?
The Piccadilly line runs directly from Heathrow to Covent Garden station in around an hour. From St Pancras, Eurostar travellers can take the same line a few stops south. Our concierge can also arrange private transfers.
Are there apartments in Covent Garden for large groups?
Yes. Our Covent Garden collection includes properties with up to 4 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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