Leicester Square, London

Leicester Square: Premieres, theatres and West End clubs

Considered by some as the heart of London's West End, Leicester Square is also known as Theatreland. Here, you can pick up a last-minute bargain to a West End show and the theatres are pocketed around the square and beyond into nearby Soho. To other Londoners and tourists, Leicester Square is known as the home of British cinema, with five cinemas on the square alone and another three nearby. UK premieres are held here and like Hollywood handprints, Leicester Square has its own Walk of Fame with plaques of Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep among many others. At night, Leicester Square really comes alive as theatre-goers come out of shows, the restaurants and bars become packed and the nightclubs open. Over two weekends in the summer, stars of London's musical theatre come out to Leicester Square for West End Live and perform songs from the shows. Meanwhile, a short walk south is Trafalgar Square, home to the Four Plinths and the National Gallery.

Hotels and BnBs near Leicester Square London

Located in the heart of the West End near Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, hotels near Leicester Square are convenient for reaching London's top tourist sites and falling into bed after a big night out. TravelStay.com has a range of cheap hotels in Leicester Square as well as great value London hostels, right in the centre of London. The Piccadilly Backpackers Hotel for example, has low rates and is situated in the middle of the youthful area of Soho. Or for a bit of luxury, we have the four-star Shaftesbury Piccadilly Hotel, which also has a brilliant central location. Another option is to stay in London rooms like Northumberland House, owned by LSE and complete with shared kitchen. All of these and more are available to book with TravelStay.com.

Leicester Square Address

Leicester Square
Theatreland
London
WC2H 7NG
Leicester Square telephone number: 020 8348 8716

Map of Leicester Square, London

London Transport to Leicester Square
Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
Tube Lines: Northern and Piccadilly Lines

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