Alhambra Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near The British Museum in London

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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 (LCY-London City)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(100 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Extra bed)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

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

Triple Room, Ensuite (Extra Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 Oxford Street. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • British Library - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • King's Cross Station - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office 1869 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Double Standard - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 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 Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alhambra Hotel on Aug 26, 2026 start from $86, including 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. 682 out of 1616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 572 out of 1616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1616 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a short stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Staff & service
This is a good place for a one night stay, since it is really close to the train stations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the modern shower and a great bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small, basic room, ideal for the night before the Eurostar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, friendly staff, clean and comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent budget hotel, clean, comfortable and brilliant location for transport links from Kings Cross / St Pancras.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convenient for Kings Cross/Saint Pancras, in a safe location and not too noisy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linnea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, really close to the station while still feeling like a nice area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good value and perfect for a late night train arrival into Kings Cross.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and decent value for the price paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops and restaurants nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Armistead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right by Kings Cross. While the rooms are small, they were very clean and comfortable. Very good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant. Room tiny but clean with crisp bed linen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Great location. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Perfect for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dominic R

Liked: Staff & service
Location very good,
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well maintained, friendly welcome. Good location and comfortable bed and pillow. Very tight bathroom but very well lit and still efficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent value for an excellent hotel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Euston station and St Pancras. Everything close by
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal situation near King's Cross station and several bus and tube lines. Perfect for a short 3 or 4 days stay in London.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but comfortable and perfectly placed room. Lovely reception staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location - easy for bus, tube and train travel. Simple but clean. Shower was good and WiFi worked well!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026