Covent Garden and the Soho, located south of Oxford Street, are considered to be the 'hub' of tourism in London.
The rejuvenated Covent Garden Market is home to many specialty shops and the plaza surrounding it is always packed with street performers.
The Soho offers numerous restaurants and is considered to be London's Premier restaurant quarter. Chinatown, also in the Soho neighborhood offers some of the best ethnic restaurants in London.
Leicester Square, where half price theatre tickets can be bought is also in this area and West End theaters are mostly within walking distance.
Hotels in the Covent Garden Soho area put visitors right in the heart of London and within walking distance of great shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Underground stations in the area include Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Charing Cross.