Covent Garden is at the heart of London’s West End. The piazza, the Royal Opera House, Seven Dials and the theatres of Theatreland are all within a few minutes’ walk, which makes it one of the most requested areas for short stays in the capital. Ichiban Stays provides property management in Covent Garden for landlords who want their home run professionally as a short let, Airbnb or serviced apartment, without the day-to-day work.
Short-Let and Airbnb Management in Covent Garden
Covent Garden station is on the Piccadilly line, Leicester Square and Holborn are close by, and Tottenham Court Road gives access to the Elizabeth line for Heathrow and the City. Guests can walk to the South Bank, Soho and Trafalgar Square, so central apartments here are in demand for weekend breaks, theatre trips and business stays.
Who Books in Covent Garden
- Theatre-goers and visitors for the Royal Opera House and West End shows
- Tourists who want to be within walking distance of London’s main sights
- Business travellers working in the West End, Holborn and the City
- Couples and families on short city breaks
- Corporate guests booking stays of several weeks
What We Handle for Covent Garden Landlords
- Listings on Airbnb, Booking.com and other platforms
- Dynamic pricing with PriceLabs, adjusted for local demand and events
- Guest vetting, communication and check-in
- Professional cleaning, linen and maintenance
- Night tracking and planning for London’s 90-night rule
- Regular reporting, with one dedicated manager
See our full short-term let management, Airbnb management and serviced accommodation management services.
Things to Check Before Letting in Covent Garden
Covent Garden is split between the City of Westminster and the London Borough of Camden (WC2 postcodes). Before you let your property as a short let:
- Many flats sit above shops and restaurants and are leasehold, and some leases restrict short lets. Check your lease before listing.
- Street noise and deliveries are part of central living, so honest listings and good windows protect your reviews.
- Plan around the 90-night rule from the start: longer serviced stays often suit central properties well.
Read our guide to the 90-day rule in London and how property management fees work.
Guaranteed Rent or Fully Managed in Covent Garden
We offer two ways to work with us in Covent Garden. With guaranteed rent, we pay you an agreed rent every month, whether or not the property is booked. With full management, you keep the rental income and we run everything for a performance-based fee. There are no upfront fees with either, and your free income projection shows what your property could earn under each option. Read more about guaranteed rent and how our fees work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Covent Garden a good area for short lets?
Yes, for well-presented properties. Its theatres, restaurants and central location attract visitors all year. Your lease and the 90-night rule decide how you can let it.
Do you manage small flats in Covent Garden?
Yes. Studios and one-bedroom flats in central locations can perform well with the right presentation, photography and pricing.
Can I let my Covent Garden flat for more than 90 nights a year?
Not as a whole-home short let without planning permission. We plan around the limit, for example with longer serviced accommodation stays.
Do you offer lettings management in Covent Garden?
Our focus is short lets, serviced accommodation and corporate lets rather than traditional long-term lettings. If you want a steady, predictable income instead, our guaranteed rent option pays you an agreed rent every month while we run the property.
Get a Free Property Assessment in Covent Garden
There are no upfront fees to start. Book a free, no-obligation consultation, call +44 7572 190291 or message us on WhatsApp. We will look at your Covent Garden property and tell you honestly how it could perform. We also cover every London borough.