Travellers increasingly seek new and authentic experiences beyond the busy tourist hotspots, and Holborn offers the perfect mix of history, culture, art, food and green spaces – all within walking distance of Covent Garden, Soho and the West End. Whether you’re looking to relax, explore, or discover some hidden gems, there’s plenty to enjoy in London’s WC1 postcode.

Here are NYX’s top 10 recommendations for making the most of the local area:

Unwind at NYX Hotel’s Rena Spa

Start the day off with a relaxing spa treatment or swim at NYX Hotel’s very own spa with its unique Greco-Roman style pool and full thermal facilities.

Brunswick Square Gardens and Bertha DocHouse

Walk just ten minutes to Brunswick Square Gardens, offering a quiet hidden green oasis amongst the city’s hustle and bustle and across the street from Bertha DocHouse – the UK’s only dedicated documentary cinema.

Lincoln’s Inn

Walk over to Lincoln’s Inn, one of London’s four historic Inns of Court, where visitors can wander through the beautiful 11-acre grounds and admire centuries of legal history and architecture.

Lamb Conduit Street

Visit Lamb’s Conduit Street for Mediterranean-style al fresco dining, where nearly every shop and restaurant is family or independently owned, with favourites including wine bar Noble Rot, family-run Italian restaurant Ciao Bella and The Lamb pub, where Charles Dickens once drank.

British Museum

Explore the nearby British Museum, where visitors can see the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry exhibition (running from September until July 2027)

Local independent coffee spots

Pause for a quick refresh at one of many independent cafes in the area including Lamb & Co and knockbox coffee, both offering a delicious selection of coffees, matcha and pastries

Sir John Soane’s Museum

The Sir John Soane’s Museum located at Lincoln’s Inn Fields offers a fascinating glimpse into the home and extraordinary collection of one of England’s greatest architects.

Aldwych Theatre

As evening approaches, make the short walk to Sinatra: The Musical at Aldwych Theatre, which just opened in June.

The Pie Room, Rosewood London

Suggested by top food influencers Topjaw, The Pie Room at Rosewood London turns the humble British pie into a destination-worthy experience. Hidden within Holborn Dining Room, this glass-fronted pastry kitchen serves handcrafted pies, from classic comforts to seasonal creations, making it one of London’s most unique foodie stops.

Rooftop bar, Sabine

Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Holborn, NYX Hotel London provides an ideal base for visitors to explore and experience everything that the area has to offer. End the perfect day, with cocktails and panoramic city views at NYX’s very own rooftop bar, Sabine.