What's Clerkenwell like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Clerkenwell, especially its bars. Enjoy the neighbourhood's theatre scene, museums and entertainment venues. Take in some culture at Sadler's Wells Theatre and Islington Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Smithfield Market and St. John's Gate.
Where are the best places to stay in Clerkenwell?
We have 516 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' top places to stay in Clerkenwell:
The Clerk & Well Pub & Rooms
Inn with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Snack bar
The One Tun Pub and Rooms
Inn with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • Garden • Snack bar • Attentive staff
Marrable's Farringdon Hotel
Boutique hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Citadines Barbican London
- Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Malmaison London
Boutique hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to get to Clerkenwell
Flying to:
- London (LCY-London City), 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Clerkenwell
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Clerkenwell
- Gatwick Airport (LGW), 25.5 mi (41 km) from Clerkenwell
Travelling to Clerkenwell by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Farringdon Station
- Old Street Station
Getting to Clerkenwell on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Barbican Station
- Chancery Lane Underground Station
- Farringdon Underground Station
Things to see and do in and around Clerkenwell
What to see in Clerkenwell
- City, University of London
- Financial District
- St. John's Gate
- London Charterhouse
- Holborn Viaduct