City center stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. London Eye and Hyde Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
Big Ben - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
London Eye - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
Buckingham Palace - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
Getting around
King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 2 min walk
London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Costa Coffee - 1 min walk
Burger King - 1 min walk
Five Guys - 3 min walk
Plum + Spilt Milk - 2 min walk
About this property
The California - London Kings Cross
3-star hotel near Piccadilly Circus
As a guest of The California - London Kings Cross, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The California - London Kings Cross also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star London hotel.
60 guestrooms or units
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
Garden
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
The California - London Kings Cross offers 60 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
A bar/lounge
Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
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.
Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
California Hotel London
California London
The California London, England
The California London
The California
The California - London Kings Cross Hotel
The California - London Kings Cross London
The California - London Kings Cross Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
How close is The California - London Kings Cross to the airport?
The California - London Kings Cross is 9.1 mi (21-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 The California - London Kings Cross?
As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The California - London Kings Cross on Nov 2, 2025 start from $142.49, 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 The California - London Kings Cross have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at The California - London Kings Cross.
Does The California - London Kings Cross offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at The California - London Kings Cross, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Is there a casino at The California - London Kings Cross?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at The California - London Kings Cross?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.
Is there free parking at The California - London Kings Cross?
Free parking is not available at this hotel.
Does The California - London Kings Cross have a pool?
The California - London Kings Cross does not have a pool.
Does The California - London Kings Cross have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is The California - London Kings Cross to downtown London?
The California - London Kings Cross is 1.5 mi away from London.