Alhambra Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near The British Museum in London

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Exterior
Quadruple Room, Ensuite
Reception
Terrace/patio
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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17-19 Argyle Street, London, England, WC1H 8EJ
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, British Library
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(95 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(82 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Extra bed)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room, Ensuite (Extra Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

London

London City Centre stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The British Museum and Leicester Square. Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • British Library - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office 1869 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plum + Spilt Milk - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Alhambra Hotel

Hotel near The British Museum in London
As a guest of Alhambra Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Alhambra Hotel also features a garden, concierge services, and a front-desk safe.

This London hotel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1890
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Alhambra Hotel offers 52 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Alhambra Hotel
Alhambra Hotel London
Alhambra London
Hotel Alhambra
Alhambra Hotel London, England
Alhambra Hotel Hotel
Alhambra Hotel London
Alhambra Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

How close is Alhambra Hotel to the airport?

Alhambra Hotel is 9.4 mi (41-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alhambra Hotel?

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alhambra Hotel on Jul 27, 2026 start from CA $118, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Alhambra Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Alhambra Hotel.

Does Alhambra Hotel offer free breakfast?

Alhambra Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Alhambra Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Alhambra Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Alhambra Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Alhambra Hotel have a pool?

Alhambra Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Alhambra Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Alhambra Hotel to downtown London?

Alhambra Hotel is 1.5 mi away from London.

Alhambra Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 568 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1608 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are lovely, room always spotlessly clean, and bed comfortable. Location is great too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Dominic R

Liked: Staff & service
Location very good,
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room, staff were pleasant and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent value for an excellent hotel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, staff friendly and attentive, room was spacious and clean with sufficient amenities, close to Kings Cross Station and plenty of shops around, very pleased based on the rate I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent reception great v clean room and bathroom. Great location will def use again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and room was really clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Shaun Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for Kings Cross
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff were helpful. Enjoyed my stay, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the train station and underground
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a really convenient stay for Kings Cross Station. Friendly staff. Place feels secure. it was quiet. The rooms are basic but clean and the room rate was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff great location I will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff welcome you to this nice hotel. So handy for Kings Cross and St Pancras stations. Good WiFi. If you just need a place to stay in London this does the job.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for an early Eurostar, and spotlessly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

yongquan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here a few time great little hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful and friendly staff, decent size room for the location and price and very convenient for Kings Cross
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic hotel and staff within a few mins of kings x Hotel really clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner manager is excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Kings Cross St Pancras. A simple, clean and well organised small hotel, that is very suitable for a traveller seeking well connected overnight accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overnight stay while working in London. Have stayed many times before and always excellent service and clean room and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025