Alhambra Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near The British Museum in London

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Reviews

8.4 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
(106 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

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

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

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

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Extra bed)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

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

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

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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) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office 1869 - ‬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

  • Bed sheets 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: 2:00 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alhambra Hotel on Nov 22, 2026 start from $98, 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: 2:00 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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 727 out of 1681 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 587 out of 1681 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 237 out of 1681 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1681 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1681 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful and made checking in easy and the rooms were nice. The hotels location makes it easier to access things in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for travelling on Eurostar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night for a trip to Wembley and this was the perfect base for a reasonable price in London. We had what we needed for our stay, and the staff were really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to stay with lots of restaurants and the train station a few minutes walk! Always clean and kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, clean and welcoming and excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very small room, very small bed. Shared shower and toilet, not very convenient. Had to park 4/10 mile away and walk. Close to St. Pancras train and Underground station, very convenient. Lots of food and coffee shops in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very helpful and friendly, small room but exactly what we needed for a night sleep before Eurostar travel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are just looking for a good business stop over, this hotel is ideal, clean, conveniently located, quiet. It has everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location if you’re due to travel from or you’ve had a late night arrival at St Pancras. It’s just a few minutes walk from the hotel and there are some nice pubs nearby. Will stay there again if we travel by Eurostar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice budget hotel near st. Pancras. Clean rooms and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and safe. Very convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Small room but clean. Perfect for a short stay next to the railway station,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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convenient to food and transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds. Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything, I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was very convenient. The staff was attentive and friendly throughout our visit. The room was tiny and a bit old but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room with a bed and bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was ideally located, very clean, great service from the staff. I would highly recommend for a weekend break
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was worth the money staying will be back when we back in London
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!! Basic hotel but with everything you need as a base and very central to transport options. Bed comfy, fan provided in room. Can highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is tinny, but everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026