Arriva Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near The British Museum

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Exterior
Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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47-55 Swinton Street, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1X 9NT
  • Place, The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University College London
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

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

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(72 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(43 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 St. Paul's Cathedral. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • British Library - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University College London - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Russell Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The British Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scottish Stores - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Creams Cafe Kings Cross - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Plaka - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Arriva Hotel

3-star hotel near The British Museum
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Arriva Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe.

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Arriva Hotel offers 75 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 fire extinguisher
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, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Arriva Hotel to the airport?

Arriva Hotel is 9.2 mi (40-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 Arriva Hotel?

As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arriva Hotel on Jun 21, 2026 start from $85, 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 Arriva Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Arriva Hotel.

Does Arriva Hotel offer free breakfast?

Arriva Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Arriva Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Arriva Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Arriva Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Arriva Hotel have a pool?

Arriva Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Arriva Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Arriva Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Arriva Hotel to downtown London?

Arriva Hotel is 1.5 mi away from London.

Arriva Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 1336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 322 out of 1336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 137 out of 1336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1336 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tu, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room condition ok.broken elevator. Great area with many things to do and close to bus routes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love staying here, it's great value for money. Room is always warm, beds are comfy and it's always clean
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

trevor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tired and basic room was ok, but pubic hairs on bed cover was unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Vivek

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
staff wasn't friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and clean room, only downside was the lift broke on the second day but luckily we were only on the first floor
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ilse

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I always stay here - close enough for everything I need, far enough from the main road to be quiet for a good night sleep - rooms are always clean and the staff are always lovely, so can't really ask for much more
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bilal

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a little gem in Kings cross. The staff is amazing, very attentive and kind. Easy checkin, they have a lift. comfortable beds. Room was very warm. I have stayed here before and this place never disappoints. If you are looking for something central at good price. This is where you should stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless, staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super convenient location, great staff and great cost!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kristianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Even though our room seemed like a bit of an an afterthought on the top of the stairs it was nice and clean and plenty big enough for the both of us the only thing that really upset me was not the hotels fault we had noisy people upstairs who kept us awake most of the night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jonathan

It's a hotel that
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a run down 2 star hotel. I can’t y what I expected. Sheets were clean. Bathroom too. Just old.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Munir

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Great location about 5 mins walk from Kings Cross. Lift in hotel also. Friendly staff. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean,although a little hot, but we turned off the radiator. The staff were very friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ivor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location,clean,nice staff,value for money for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ideal for St Pancras and eurostar. Great pub just round the corner. Chap on desk was extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Okay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money, staff really friendly. Not exactly the Ritz but for a cheap price next to King’s Cross what can you expect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nayim

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room was decent for what we paid for. Only issue was that Wifi was too weak We were in the lower floor, right at the back, was very difficul with a pushchair.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025