The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell
A quirky, characterful townhouse hotel in Clerkenwell with a beloved cocktail lounge.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell worth it?
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Eccentric and homely — taxidermy, antiques and a snug cocktail bar that feels like a particularly stylish aunt's drawing room.
- 02
Intimate, not grand.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell is an easy yes.
You care about the visual experience
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell rewards a trip built around beauty & photography.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, skip The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell.
You're watching the budget
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You want the trip to feel easy
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell offers some relaxation, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
You're planning for two
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell offers some romance, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Clerkenwell restaurants & bars
- Farringdon (Elizabeth line) tube
- The City and Smithfield
- West End shopping & theatres
- The big royal-London sights
What you're paying for
A small number of individually decorated rooms across cosy to roomier categories; the cheaper rooms are compact. The cocktail lounge and the personal, townhouse feel are the draws.
Plan it well
- Cost
- £220–350 / night