Reset, Reflect and Recharge in Shoreditch
A wellness break awaits you
There’s a quiet beauty to the month of January, as everyone takes time to decompress from the festive period. It’s a time to pause, reflect, and take things slower as you prioritise your well-being and prepare for the year ahead. Shoreditch may be known for its arts scene and buzzing nightlife, but all creatives and party animals need a moment to rest. If you delve beneath the surface, you’ll find plenty of wellness spaces to revive you. Whether you’re looking to sweat it out, find an afternoon of bliss, or a London spa weekend, our neighbourhood has got you covered. Let’s dive in.
Where fitness meets fun
Getting in shape is always at the top of everyone’s list as the new year rolls in. Our advice? Skip the heaving gyms where you will spend more time waiting for a machine than working out. Instead, in this season of discovery, try out a new class.
The popular Açai Berry café takes a holistic approach to well-being, introducing a Pilates studio beneath their Shoreditch site. Swap your usual coffee catch-up for a Pilates session and smoothie. Trust us, it’ll become a new ritual for you and your bestie.
Located around the corner in the railway arches, another studio we love is Frame, which has a modern, warehouse-style that feels natural to the neighbourhood. Their classes focus not just on strength and fitness but finding joy in the art of movement. If you’re looking for a particularly dynamic class, we’d suggest Rebounding (think mini trampolines and great beats) or their dance cardio.
Wellness treatments in London are on the rise, with sauna culture taking centre stage. Many people are swapping their social plans from sweating in a club to sweating in a sauna, and we’re here for it. If you still fancy doing both, a sauna and cold-plunge session is your perfect recovery- it’s all about balance, right?
Located a quick walk from Old Street tube, Sauna and Plunge are paving the way in this space. Move between their infrared or steam saunas and the cold plunges to reach a state of pure relaxation flow. For those looking to build up heat through movement, the studio also offers breathwork workshops, sound baths, yoga, and mat Pilates. Every Thursday morning they run an exclusive offer to experience their mindful journey for just £10, because looking after yourself shouldn’t have to mean neglecting your bank account.
Further into the heart of Shoreditch, the self-described social wellness house, &Soul, looks to reimagine urban existence. From tranquil sound baths to sauna raves, and HIIT workouts to restorative yoga, their programme offers something for every wellness need. It’s the sort of place to lose track of time, where you can catch up with old friends or discover connections with new ones.
Find peace in the open air
Sometimes all you need to do is touch some grass. If you want to keep things uber local, Boundary Park sits in the heart of Shoreditch. An oasis of calm surrounded by streets pulsing with activity, it’s a great spot to catch your breath, take in the scenery and even do some people-watching. Taking a moment to pause and be present with yourself is a beautiful way of reconnecting with your body.
For those looking for a bigger green space, you’ll find a welcome home in Victoria Park. Whether you’re heading out on an invigorating run or a gentle walk, this scenic park offers the backdrop for your movement. Head there on a Sunday and you’ll be treated to a plethora of tasty street food at their weekly market.
A London stay that restores you
The ultimate way to reset and reach pure relaxation is with a spa and wellness break in London. Escape from your normal settings, with no responsibilities, no distractions and best of all, someone to look after you every step of the way. Look no further for that perfect London spa hotel than here at art’otel London Hoxton with our rejuvenating spa, sky-high gym, nutritious food and an inviting bed to sink into at the end of the day.
Our subterranean spa invites you to slow down and glide into a place miles away from the urban rush above. The heated indoor pool, bathed in mesmerising lighting, is the kind of place you could spend hours without realising it. The sauna and steam room offer the rejuvenation without the rush, no allocated time, just your natural pace. No spa experience could be complete without indulging in one of our unique treatments, whether that be a tension-easing massage, a hydrating facial or LED light therapy.
Get your blood flowing with a workout amongst the clouds in our gym that sits on our top 26th floor, looking out onto the expansive London skyline below. With views like this and cutting-edge Technogym, you’ll experience your most motivated workout to date. If you’re really looking to hit targets, why not book a personal training sessions with one of our experts, crafted to inspire, energise and deliver visible results.
With our first-class wellness facilities, combined with two incredible restaurants offering plenty of nutritious options and a luxurious room to unwind in, you’ll find the spa city break you’ve always dreamed about. Your stay might only be for a night or two, but the effect will linger much longer.
Whatever your wellness fix, let Shoreditch be your base for finding your inner peace. Reimagine working out by finding harmony in motion, contrast the bliss of a sauna with the mental resilience of a cold plunge, or simply escape it all with the ultimate London spa break here at art’otel London Hoxton. It’s your choice how you reconnect with your body, but one thing that needs no debate is that Shoreditch is the place to discover it.
